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Bengal vs Siamese
Bengal
Short
Siamese
Short
Choose the Bengal if you want…
- a quieter companion
- an active companion for long walks and play
Choose the Siamese if you want…
- a home with other pets
- a flat or small home
- a calmer companion
Side by side
| Trait | Bengal | Siamese |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Weight | 3.5–7 kg (8–15 lb) | 3–5.5 kg (7–12 lb) |
| Height | 33–41 cm (13–16 in) | 20–30 cm (8–12 in) |
| Life span | 12–16 years | 12–20 years |
| Origin | United States | Thailand |
| Energy | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with children | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with other pets | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Suits a flat | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Shedding | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Grooming needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Quick answers
Which lives longer, the Bengal or the Siamese?
The Siamese, on average. Bengal: 12–16 years; Siamese: 12–20 years.
Is the Bengal or the Siamese better with children?
We rate them the same. Both still need supervision with young children.
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