Munchkin vs Ragdoll vs Ragamuffin Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Munchkin	Ragdoll	Ragamuffin
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Group	Mutation	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	55	2	57
Reviews	0	1	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sausage Cat	Rag doll	Cherubim
Price Which one is cheaper, Munchkin vs Ragdoll vs Ragamuffin cat?	$1000 to $2000	$1200 to $2500	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	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)

Munchkin vs Ragdoll vs Ragamuffin Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Munchkin or Ragdoll or Ragamuffin 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Munchkin or Ragdoll or Ragamuffin?	Male: 6 - 9 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 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.	Substantial Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	All Colors	Blue	Gold Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	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.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Munchkin, Ragdoll and Ragamuffin coats?	Long	Semi-long	Medium-long
Leg Lenght	No data available	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Flat-faced	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Oval	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Low	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Short and Stubby	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Munchkin vs Ragdoll vs Ragamuffin Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and outgoing	Moderate, gentle and affectionate	Moderate, affectionate and calm
Guarding Instinct	Low	Low	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	Low	Low
Climbing Ability	Low	Low	Low
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Poor	Poor

Munchkin vs Ragdoll vs Ragamuffin Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Moderate grooming Special care for legs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Munchkin or Ragdoll or Ragamuffin?	10-15 years	12-17 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Munchkin vs Ragdoll vs Ragamuffin cat?	The Munchkin cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Munchkin or Ragdoll or Ragamuffin?	No Munchkin 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.	No Ragamuffin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Munchkin vs Ragdoll vs Ragamuffin?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hip Dysplasia Lordosis Pectus Excavatum	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Easy	Medium

Munchkin vs Ragdoll vs Ragamuffin Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Playful and gentle meows	Soft and infrequent meows	Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys companionship	Excellent, very social and gentle	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Playful and outgoing	Docile and affectionate	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Playful and outgoing tail movements	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Gentle and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Low	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Low	Low	Low
Response To Commands	Low	Low	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	Low
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	Low	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	Low	Low
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Munchkin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Munchkin cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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: 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Munchkin or Ragdoll or Ragamuffin?	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, Munchkin or Ragdoll or Ragamuffin?	Agile	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Munchkin 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.	Ragamuffin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Munchkin vs Ragdoll vs Ragamuffin?	High: Munchkin 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: Ragamuffin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Munchkin or Ragdoll or Ragamuffin?	The Munchkin cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Munchkin or Ragdoll or Ragamuffin?	Very dog-friendly: Munchkin 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: Ragamuffin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Munchkin vs Ragdoll vs Ragamuffin?	Outstanding: Munchkin is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Munchkin or Ragdoll or Ragamuffin?	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, Munchkin or Ragdoll or Ragamuffin?	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, Munchkin or Ragdoll or Ragamuffin?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	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.

Munchkin vs Ragdoll vs Ragamuffin Grooming Comparison

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