Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Norwegian Forest	Ragdoll	Birman
Origins	Norway	United States	France
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	14	2	19
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Rag doll	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price Which one is cheaper, Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Birman cat?	$900 to $1500	$1200 to $2500	$700 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association	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)

Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman?	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	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	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Blue	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	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 Norwegian Forest, Ragdoll and Birman coats?	Long Hair	Semi-long	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Large	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Long
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	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	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Low	Medium
Bone Structure	Robust	Robust	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

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

Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Active High grooming	Affectionate High grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	Low fat, high fiber	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Two or three times a day	Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman?	12-16 years	12-17 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Birman cat?	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman?	No Norwegian Forest 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 Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Birman?	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and infrequent meows	Soft and infrequent meows	Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, adaptable and friendly	Excellent, very social and gentle	Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression	Independent and alert	Docile and affectionate	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Independent and alert tail movements	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Low	Low
Territoriality	High	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	High	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Low
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Low	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	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	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Norwegian Forest 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.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman?	Sweet	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Norwegian Forest 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.	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Birman?	High: Norwegian Forest 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: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman?	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman?	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest 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: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Birman?	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman?	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, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	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, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman?	Moderate	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.

Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Birman Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Norwegian Forest 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 Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Birman?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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