Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Himalayan	Ragdoll
Origins	France	United States United Kingdom	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy	Rag doll
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll cat?	$700 to $1500	$1000 to $2500	$1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Blue	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Colorpoint pattern Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns.	Colorpoint pattern Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns.
Coat What is the difference between Birman, Himalayan and Ragdoll coats?	Long Hair	Long	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Long
Musculature	Solid	Solid	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Concave	Short and Broad	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	Low
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Robust	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Short to moderate, relaxed and gentle	Moderate, gentle and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	Low	Low	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	Low	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Low	Low
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Poor	Poor

Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	Balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Low	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll?	14-15 years	9-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Soft and infrequent meows	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Good, calm and gentle	Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Sweet and gentle	Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Low	Low	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	Low	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	Low
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	Low	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Difficult	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	Low	Low
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Average Trainability: Himalayan cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Challenging to Train: Ragdoll cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll?	Affectionate	Dependent	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Himalayan cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll?	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Birman or Himalayan or Ragdoll?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.

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Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

Birman vs Himalayan vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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