Birman vs Ragdoll vs Selkirk Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Ragdoll	Selkirk Rex
Origins	France	United States	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	19	2	20
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Rag doll	Shepherd Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Ragdoll vs Selkirk Rex 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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Birman vs Ragdoll vs Selkirk Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Ragdoll or Selkirk Rex 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Birman or Ragdoll or Selkirk Rex?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak 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.	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	Gold Copper
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 Selkirk Rex coats?	Long Hair	Semi-long	Long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Long	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Oval	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	Low	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Robust	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Birman vs Ragdoll vs Selkirk Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Birman vs Ragdoll vs Selkirk Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 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 experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber	Low fat, high protein
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Moderate
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 Selkirk Rex?	14-15 years	12-17 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Ragdoll vs Selkirk Rex cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Selkirk Rex cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Ragdoll or Selkirk Rex?	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.	No Selkirk Rex cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Birman vs Ragdoll vs Selkirk Rex?	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) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Birman vs Ragdoll vs Selkirk Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Soft and infrequent meows	Quiet and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Excellent, very social and gentle	Good, playful and friendly
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Docile and affectionate	Patient and loving
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Patient and loving tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Low	Moderate
Independence	Low	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	Moderate
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Moderate
Curiosity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	Low	Moderate
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. Selkirk Rex 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.	Challenging to Train: Selkirk Rex 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 Ragdoll or Selkirk Rex?	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 Selkirk Rex?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Active
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.	Selkirk Rex 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 Selkirk Rex?	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: Selkirk Rex 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 Selkirk Rex?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Ragdoll or Selkirk Rex?	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: Selkirk Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs Ragdoll vs Selkirk Rex?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or Ragdoll or Selkirk Rex?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or Ragdoll or Selkirk Rex?	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 Selkirk Rex?	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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Birman vs Ragdoll vs Selkirk Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Birman or Ragdoll or Selkirk Rex?	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.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Selkirk Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Birman or Ragdoll or Selkirk Rex?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Birman vs Ragdoll vs Selkirk Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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