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Chartreux vs Birman vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Chartreux vs Birman vs Ragdoll" Compare Chartreux and Birman. Which is better: Chartreux or Birman or Ragdoll?
 
 
 
Name Chartreux Birman Ragdoll
OriginsFrance flagFrance France flagFrance United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Crossbreed
Popularity Rank68192
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Felis catus coeruleus
Chartreuse cat
Chartreaux Cat
Felis Silvestris Cartusenensis 		Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Rag doll
Price
Which one is cheaper, Chartreux vs Birman vs Ragdoll cat?
$1500 to $2000 $700 to $1500 $1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership Low Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association)
TICA (The International Cat Association)
FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Chartreux vs Birman vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Chartreux or Birman or Ragdoll cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.
Weight
Which is heavier, Chartreux or Birman or Ragdoll?
Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type 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-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Copper 		Blue Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Blue Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		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.
Coat
What is the difference between Chartreux, Birman and Ragdoll coats?
Short Hair Long Hair Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Long
Musculature Solid Solid Muscular
Head Shape Round Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Hooded Round Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Large
Nose Structure Concave Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Long
Fur Texture Fine
Short
Silky 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
Low
Bone Structure Heavy Sturdy Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Chartreux vs Birman vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, calm and observant Moderate, enjoys companionship Moderate, gentle and affectionate
Guarding Instinct High Low Low
Protection Instincts High Low Low
Climbing Ability Low Moderate Low
Jumping Ability Moderate Good Moderate
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Moderate Moderate Poor

Chartreux vs Birman vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Moderate grooming
Independent 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Easy to breed, healthy and robust Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low carbs Balanced diet Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two to three times a day Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level Low Moderate Low
Exercise Needs High Medium Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Chartreux or Birman or Ragdoll?
12-15 years 14-15 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Chartreux vs Birman vs Ragdoll cat?
The Chartreux cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Chartreux or Birman or Ragdoll?
No
Chartreux cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Birman 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, Chartreux vs Birman vs Ragdoll?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Struvite Crystals 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance High Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance High Medium Low
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Easy

Chartreux vs Birman vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and infrequent meows Soft and quiet meows Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Excellent, very sociable Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression Quiet and observant Gentle and affectionate Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior Slow swaying when calm Soft tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Moderate Low
Attention Needs Low Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness High Low Low
Territoriality High Low Low
Independence High Low Low
Response To Commands High Moderate Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low Low
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Low Low Low
Curiosity High Moderate Low
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low Low Low
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Agility Moderate Moderate Low
Travel Compatibility Medium High Medium
Activity
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent
Household Noise Tolerance High Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Chartreux are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability
Challenging to Train: Chartreux cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
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, Chartreux or Birman 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, Chartreux or Birman or Ragdoll?
Affectionate Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Chartreux cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Birman 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: Chartreux vs Birman vs Ragdoll?
High: Chartreux cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Birman 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, Chartreux or Birman or Ragdoll?
The Chartreux cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Chartreux or Birman or Ragdoll?
Very dog-friendly: Chartreux owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Birman 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.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Chartreux vs Birman vs Ragdoll?
Smart: Chartreux's has great intelligence.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Chartreux or Birman 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, Chartreux or Birman or Ragdoll?
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, Chartreux or Birman or Ragdoll?
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.

Chartreux vs Birman vs Ragdoll 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 CareLow Moderate Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Chartreux or Birman or Ragdoll?
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Chartreux or Birman or Ragdoll?
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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