Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Snowshoe Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Ragdoll	Snowshoe
Origins	Thailand	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	21	2	53
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Rag doll	White Feet Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Snowshoe cat?	$1000 to $1500	$1200 to $2500	$600 to $1200
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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Ragdoll or Snowshoe 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or Ragdoll or Snowshoe?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 9 - 12 pounds, Female: 7 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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.	Semi-foreign Snowshoe have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Triangular 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.	Pointed pattern similar to Siamese; white markings on paws, chest, and face; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac.
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Ragdoll and Snowshoe coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Oval	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Concave	Straight
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	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Snowshoe Special Abilities Comparison

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

Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Snowshoe Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Low
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Ragdoll or Snowshoe?	15-16 years	12-17 years	14-19 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Snowshoe cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Snowshoe cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Ragdoll or Snowshoe?	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.	No Snowshoe cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Snowshoe?	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	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Snowshoe Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Soft and infrequent meows	Quiet and social meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Excellent, very social and gentle	Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Docile and affectionate	Affectionate and social
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Affectionate and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Low	Moderate
Independence	Low	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Moderate
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Moderate
Curiosity	High	Low	Moderate
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	Moderate
Agility	High	Low	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Medium
Activity	Highly Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Snowshoe 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.	Difficult to Train: Snowshoe 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, Burmese or Ragdoll or Snowshoe?	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 Ragdoll or Snowshoe?	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.	Snowshoe 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 Snowshoe?	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: Snowshoe 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 Snowshoe?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Snowshoe cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Ragdoll or Snowshoe?	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: Snowshoe owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Ragdoll vs Snowshoe?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Snowshoe is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Ragdoll or Snowshoe?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmese or Ragdoll or Snowshoe?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Ragdoll or Snowshoe?	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 Snowshoe Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Ragdoll or Snowshoe?	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 Snowshoe cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Ragdoll or Snowshoe?	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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