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Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Balinese" Compare Burmese and Ragdoll. Which is better: Burmese or Ragdoll or Balinese?
 
 
 
Name Burmese Ragdoll Balinese
OriginsThailand flagThailand United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Mutation
Popularity Rank21263
Reviews010
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Burmese Cat Rag doll Long-haired Siamese
Price
Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Balinese cat?
$1000 to $1500 $1200 to $2500 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Low Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		No data available

Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Balinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Burmese or Ragdoll or Balinese 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 Ragdoll or Balinese?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 7 - 11 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.
 Oriental Longhair
Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Blue Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum 		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. 		Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Coat
What is the difference between Burmese, Ragdoll and Balinese coats?
Short Hair Semi-long Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Long 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 Oval Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Convex Concave Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Low
High
Bone Structure Fine Robust Heavy
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Average

Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Balinese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, highly social and focused Moderate, gentle and affectionate Long, very focused and vocal
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 Poor

Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Balinese Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet Low fat, high fiber High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level Moderate Low Moderate
Exercise Needs High Low High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Burmese or Ragdoll or Balinese?
15-16 years 12-17 years 10-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Balinese cat?
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Ragdoll or Balinese?
Yes
Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Balinese?
High
Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance High Medium High
Heat Tolerance High Low High
Breeding Difficulty Easy Easy Medium

Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Balinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Talkative and loud Soft and infrequent meows Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and affectionate Excellent, very social and gentle Good, enjoys the company of other pets
Facial Expression People-oriented and energetic Docile and affectionate Intelligent and energetic
Tail Behavior Energetic tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements Energetic tail flicks
Explorer Instincts Moderate Low High
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness Low Low Low
Territoriality Low Low Moderate
Independence Low Low Moderate
Response To Commands High Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low Moderate
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Low High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low Moderate
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility High Low High
Travel Compatibility High Medium Low
Activity
Highly Active
Low Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Low
Independent 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance High Medium High
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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: Ragdoll cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Average Trainability: Balinese 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, Burmese or Ragdoll or Balinese?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Burmese or Ragdoll or Balinese?
Curious Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Burmese 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.
Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Balinese?
High: Burmese 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: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Ragdoll or Balinese?
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Ragdoll or Balinese?
Very dog-friendly: Burmese 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: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Balinese?
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Burmese or Ragdoll or Balinese?
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 Ragdoll or Balinese?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Ragdoll or Balinese?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Balinese Grooming Comparison

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

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