Himalayan vs Balinese vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Himalayan	Balinese	Ragdoll
Origins	United States United Kingdom	United States	United States
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Himalayan vs Balinese vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll?	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Himalayan, Balinese and Ragdoll coats?	Long	Long Hair	Semi-long
Hair Color and Pattern	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	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	Blue	Blue	Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Himalayan vs Balinese vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Balinese 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, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll?	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.	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.

Himalayan vs Balinese vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Average Trainability: Himalayan cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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.	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, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll?	Dependent	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Himalayan 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.	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Himalayan vs Balinese vs Ragdoll?	High: Himalayan 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.	High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll?	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll?	Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.	Very dog-friendly: Balinese 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, Himalayan vs Balinese vs Ragdoll?	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Himalayan vs Balinese vs Ragdoll Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy	Long-haired Siamese	Rag doll

Himalayan vs Balinese vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll?	9-15 years	10-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Himalayan vs Balinese vs Ragdoll cat?	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Himalayan or Balinese or Ragdoll?	No Himalayan 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.	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Himalayan vs Balinese vs Ragdoll?	High Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease

Himalayan vs Balinese vs Ragdoll Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Himalayan vs Balinese vs Ragdoll cat?	$1000 to $2500	$800 to $1500	$1200 to $2500

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