Birman vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Maine Coon	Ragdoll
Origins	France	United States	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	19	4	2
Reviews	0	1	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Rag doll
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll cat?	$700 to $1500	$1200 to $2000	$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) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Birman vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Maine Coon or Ragdoll cat?	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.	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 Maine Coon or Ragdoll?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 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.	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.	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, Maine Coon and Ragdoll coats?	Long Hair	Longhair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Long	Long
Musculature	Solid	Solid	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Square	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Square	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Large
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Long
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	Medium	Low
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Birman vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Long, playful and intelligent	Moderate, gentle and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	High	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	Low
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Poor

Birman vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Active High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	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 Maine Coon or Ragdoll?	14-15 years	12-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Maine Coon 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 Maine Coon vs Ragdoll?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	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	Easy	Easy

Birman vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet chirps and trills	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Friendly and intelligent	Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Gentle swaying tail	Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Low	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	Low
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	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.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	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.	Moderately Trainable: Maine Coon cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	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 Maine Coon 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 Maine Coon or Ragdoll?	Affectionate	Adaptable	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Maine Coon 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 Maine Coon vs Ragdoll?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Maine Coon 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 Maine Coon or Ragdoll?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	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 Maine Coon vs Ragdoll?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Birman or Maine Coon 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 Maine Coon 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 Maine Coon or Ragdoll?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Birman or Maine Coon 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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