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Birman vs Ragdoll vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Birman vs Ragdoll vs Oriental" Compare Birman and Ragdoll. Which is better: Birman or Ragdoll or Oriental?
 
 
 
Name Birman Ragdoll Oriental
OriginsFrance flagFrance United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank19216
Reviews010
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Rag doll Oriental Shorthair
Price
Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Ragdoll vs Oriental cat?
$700 to $1500 $1200 to $2500 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate 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)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		No data available

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

Size
Which is bigger, Birman or Ragdoll or Oriental 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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Birman or Ragdoll or Oriental?
Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Semi-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.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Blue Green
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. 		All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Birman, Ragdoll and Oriental coats?
Long Hair Semi-long Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Long Long Medium
Musculature Solid Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Round Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Oval Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Concave Concave Straight
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
Medium
Low
High
Bone Structure Sturdy Robust Robust
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep

Birman vs Ragdoll vs Oriental Special Abilities Comparison

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

Birman vs Ragdoll vs Oriental Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Balanced diet Low fat, high fiber Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low Low
Feeding Schedule Two to three times a day Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Low Low
Exercise Needs Medium Low Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Birman or Ragdoll or Oriental?
14-15 years 12-17 years 12-14 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Birman vs Ragdoll vs Oriental cat?
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Ragdoll or Oriental?
No
Birman 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.
Yes
Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Birman vs Ragdoll vs Oriental?
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

Birman vs Ragdoll vs Oriental Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and quiet meows Soft and infrequent meows Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very sociable Excellent, very social and gentle Good, very social and playful
Facial Expression Gentle and affectionate Docile and affectionate Vocal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Soft tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements Vocal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Low Moderate
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate High
Protectiveness Low Low Low
Territoriality Low Low Low
Independence Low Low High
Response To Commands Moderate Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Low High
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies Low Low High
Curiosity Moderate Low High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low Low High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Low
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility Moderate Low High
Travel Compatibility High Medium Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Low Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.
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.
Average Trainability: Oriental cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Birman or Ragdoll or Oriental?
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 Ragdoll or Oriental?
Affectionate Affectionate Energetic
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Birman 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.
Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs Ragdoll vs Oriental?
High: Birman 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.
High: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or Ragdoll or Oriental?
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Ragdoll or Oriental?
Very dog-friendly: Birman 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.
Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Birman vs Ragdoll vs Oriental?
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Birman or Ragdoll or Oriental?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or Ragdoll or Oriental?
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 Ragdoll or Oriental?
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.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Birman vs Ragdoll vs Oriental Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Moderate Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Birman or Ragdoll or Oriental?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Birman 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.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Birman or Ragdoll or Oriental?
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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