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Burmese vs Ragamuffin vs Cornish Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name Burmese Ragamuffin Cornish Rex
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Group Natural Crossbreed Mutation
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Burmese Cat Cherubim Corn Rex Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Ragamuffin vs Cornish Rex cat?
$1000 to $1500 $800 to $1500 $800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership Low Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Cornish Rex Breed Club

Burmese vs Ragamuffin vs Cornish Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish Rex cat?
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish Rex?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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.
 Substantial
Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Lithe
Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Gold
Blue 		Green
Hair Color and Pattern Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum 		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 Burmese, Ragamuffin and Cornish Rex coats?
Short Hair Medium-long Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Solid Muscular Slender
Head Shape Round Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Round Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Convex Concave Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Fine Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Whip-like
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Moderate Sleep Average

Burmese vs Ragamuffin vs Cornish Rex Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, highly social and focused Moderate, affectionate and calm Moderate, playful and affectionate
Guarding Instinct Low Low Low
Protection Instincts Low Low Low
Climbing Ability Moderate Low High
Jumping Ability Good Moderate Excellent
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Moderate Poor Moderate

Burmese vs Ragamuffin vs Cornish Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
Requires attention
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low High
Genetic Diversity Low Moderate Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate High
Exercise Needs High Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish Rex?
15-16 years 12-16 years 11-14 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Ragamuffin vs Cornish Rex cat?
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.
The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish Rex?
Yes
Burmese 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.
Yes
Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Ragamuffin vs Cornish Rex?
High
Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Patellar Luxation
Hereditary Myopathy
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance High Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance High Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Burmese vs Ragamuffin vs Cornish Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Talkative and loud Quiet and affectionate meows Soft and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and affectionate Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression People-oriented and energetic Gentle and affectionate Lively and affectionate
Tail Behavior Energetic tail movements Gentle and affectionate tail movements Curly tail with expressive movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Low High
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness Low Low Low
Territoriality Low Low Low
Independence Low Low Moderate
Response To Commands High Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low High
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Low High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility High Low High
Travel Compatibility High High Low
Activity
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance High Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic.
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.
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.
Highly Trainable: Cornish Rex cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish 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, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish Rex?
Curious Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Burmese 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.
Cornish Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Ragamuffin vs Cornish Rex?
High: Burmese 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.
High: Cornish Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish Rex?
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish Rex?
Very dog-friendly: Burmese 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.
Very dog-friendly: Cornish Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Ragamuffin vs Cornish Rex?
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish Rex?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
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, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish Rex?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
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, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish Rex?
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 Ragamuffin vs Cornish Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low High Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareHigh Low Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish Rex?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Ragamuffin cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cornish Rex coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Ragamuffin or Cornish Rex?
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.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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