Ragamuffin vs Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragamuffin	Norwegian Forest	Scottish Fold
Origins	United States	Norway	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Mutation
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cherubim	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Scot Fold
Price Which one is cheaper, Ragamuffin vs Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold cat?	$800 to $1500	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Ragamuffin vs Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ragamuffin or Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold 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, Ragamuffin or Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold?	Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Folded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Ragamuffin, Norwegian Forest and Scottish Fold coats?	Medium-long	Long Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Large	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Heavy
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Ragamuffin vs Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison

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

Ragamuffin vs Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Active High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	High
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Ragamuffin or Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold?	12-16 years	12-16 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragamuffin vs Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold cat?	The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragamuffin or Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold?	No Ragamuffin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragamuffin vs Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Ragamuffin vs Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and gentle sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, adaptable and friendly	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Independent and alert	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Gentle and affectionate tail movements	Independent and alert tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	Low
Territoriality	Low	High	Low
Independence	Low	High	Low
Response To Commands	Low	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Low
Curiosity	Low	High	Low
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold 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.	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.	Moderately Trainable: Scottish Fold 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, Ragamuffin or Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Ragamuffin or Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold?	Affectionate	Sweet	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ragamuffin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragamuffin vs Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold?	High: Ragamuffin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragamuffin or Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold?	The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragamuffin or Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold?	Very dog-friendly: Ragamuffin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragamuffin vs Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold?	Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragamuffin or Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ragamuffin or Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold?	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 Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Ragamuffin vs Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

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

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