British Longhair vs Siberian vs Ragamuffin Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Longhair	Siberian	Ragamuffin
Origins	United Kingdom	Russia	United States
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Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	36	22	57
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Other Names What other names do they have?	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Cherubim
Price Which one is cheaper, British Longhair vs Siberian vs Ragamuffin cat?	$800 to $1200	$1200 to $2500	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

British Longhair vs Siberian vs Ragamuffin Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin cat?	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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green	Gold Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between British Longhair, Siberian and Ragamuffin coats?	Dense, Straight	Semi-long	Medium-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Robust	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	Oval	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep

British Longhair vs Siberian vs Ragamuffin Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, relaxed and calm	Long, loyal and affectionate	Moderate, affectionate and calm
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	Low
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	Low
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Poor

British Longhair vs Siberian vs Ragamuffin Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high protein	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin?	12-15 years	12-15 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Longhair vs Siberian vs Ragamuffin cat?	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin?	No British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Ragamuffin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Longhair vs Siberian vs Ragamuffin?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

British Longhair vs Siberian vs Ragamuffin Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and calm meows	Quiet and affectionate meows	Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Moderate, can be reserved	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and gentle	Loyal and affectionate	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Calm tail, rarely flicks	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Gentle and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: British Longhair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Difficult to Train: Ragamuffin cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin?	Affectionate	Curious	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Ragamuffin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Longhair vs Siberian vs Ragamuffin?	High: British Longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Ragamuffin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin?	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin?	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Ragamuffin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Longhair vs Siberian vs Ragamuffin?	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on 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, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin?	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.

British Longhair vs Siberian vs Ragamuffin Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	High	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Ragamuffin cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Longhair or Siberian or Ragamuffin?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

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