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Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll vs Persian" Compare Ragamuffin and Ragdoll. Which is better: Ragamuffin or Ragdoll or Persian?
 
 
 
Name Ragamuffin Ragdoll Persian
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Iran flagIran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank5725
Reviews010
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cherubim Rag doll Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price
Which one is cheaper, Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll vs Persian cat?
$800 to $1500 $1200 to $2500 $1500 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate High
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		No data available

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

Size
Which is bigger, Ragamuffin or Ragdoll or Persian 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 Ragdoll or Persian?
Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage 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.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 No data available
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded
Eye Color Gold
Blue 		Blue Copper
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. 		Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).
Coat
What is the difference between Ragamuffin, Ragdoll and Persian coats?
Medium-long Semi-long Glossy
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Muscular Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Round Round Flat-faced
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Oval Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Concave Concave Straight
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Low
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Robust Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Moderate, affectionate and calm Moderate, gentle and affectionate Short to moderate, calm and gentle
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 Poor Poor Poor

Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet Low fat, high fiber High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Moderate Low Low
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, Ragamuffin or Ragdoll or Persian?
12-16 years 12-17 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll vs Persian cat?
The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragamuffin or Ragdoll or Persian?
No
Ragamuffin 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
Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll vs Persian?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and affectionate meows Soft and infrequent meows Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and gentle Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression Gentle and affectionate Docile and affectionate Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior Gentle and affectionate tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Low Low
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Low
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 Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Low Low Low
Curiosity Low Low Low
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low Low Low
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Difficult
Agility Low Low Low
Travel Compatibility High Medium Low
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. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.
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.
Challenging to Train: Persian 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, Ragamuffin or Ragdoll or Persian?
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 Ragdoll or Persian?
Affectionate Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Ragamuffin 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.
Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll vs Persian?
High: Ragamuffin 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: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragamuffin or Ragdoll or Persian?
The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragamuffin or Ragdoll or Persian?
Very dog-friendly: Ragamuffin 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.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll vs Persian?
Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Ragamuffin or Ragdoll or Persian?
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, Ragamuffin or Ragdoll or Persian?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Ragamuffin or Ragdoll or Persian?
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.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High Moderate High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareLow Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Ragamuffin or Ragdoll or Persian?
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 Ragdoll coat in good condition.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Ragamuffin or Ragdoll or Persian?
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.
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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