Ragamuffin vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragamuffin	American Wirehair	American Shorthair
Origins	United States	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Mutation	Natural
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cherubim	No data available	Domestic Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Ragamuffin vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair cat?	$800 to $1500	$800 to $1200	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Ragamuffin vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds	Male: 12 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Ragamuffin 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	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue	Gold Green	Green Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Ragamuffin, American Wirehair and American Shorthair coats?	Medium-long	Medium Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Shaggy	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Ragamuffin vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, affectionate and calm	Short to moderate, adaptable	Long, focused on play and hunting
Guarding Instinct	Low	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	Low	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	Low	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Good

Ragamuffin vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Low maintenance Rare grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires genetic diversity, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	Balanced diet	High protein, raw diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	12-16 years	14-18 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragamuffin vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair cat?	The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.	The American Wirehair cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	No Ragamuffin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Wirehair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragamuffin vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Heartworm	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Ragamuffin vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Quiet and calm meows	Moderate meowing
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, gets along with other pets	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Active and curious	Calm and adaptable
Tail Behavior	Gentle and affectionate tail movements	Quick movements when playing	Flicks tail when curious
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	High
Independence	Low	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	Low	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Moderate	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social Playful	Curious Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	Low	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	High
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Wirehair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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.	Difficult to Train: American Wirehair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	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, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ragamuffin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Wirehair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragamuffin vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair?	High: Ragamuffin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Wirehair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Wirehair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Ragamuffin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Wirehair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragamuffin vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair?	Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: American Wirehair's has great intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	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, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	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.

Ragamuffin vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Ragamuffin cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the American Wirehair coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Ragamuffin or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	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.

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