Burmese vs Persian vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Persian	Ragdoll
Origins	Thailand	Iran	United States
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Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	21	5	2
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Burmese vs Persian vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Persian or Ragdoll cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or Persian or Ragdoll?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Persian and Ragdoll coats?	Short Hair	Glossy	Semi-long
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	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.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Copper Blue	Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Burmese vs Persian vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Persian or Ragdoll?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	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, Burmese or Persian or Ragdoll?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.

Burmese vs Persian vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Average Trainability: Burmese 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: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	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, Burmese or Persian 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, Burmese or Persian or Ragdoll?	Curious	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Persian 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: Burmese vs Persian vs Ragdoll?	High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Persian 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, Burmese or Persian or Ragdoll?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Persian or Ragdoll?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Persian vs Ragdoll?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Persian or Ragdoll?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Burmese or Persian or Ragdoll?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Persian or Ragdoll?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Burmese vs Persian vs Ragdoll Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Rag doll

Burmese vs Persian vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Persian or Ragdoll?	15-16 years	14-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Persian vs Ragdoll cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Persian or Ragdoll?	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Persian 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, Burmese vs Persian vs Ragdoll?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease

Burmese vs Persian vs Ragdoll Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Persian vs Ragdoll cat?	$1000 to $1500	$1500 to $3000	$1200 to $2500

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