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Ragamuffin vs Siberian vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Ragamuffin vs Siberian vs Balinese" Compare Ragamuffin and Siberian. Which is better: Ragamuffin or Siberian or Balinese?
 
 
 
Name Ragamuffin Siberian Balinese
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Russia flagRussia United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Mutation
Popularity Rank572263
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cherubim Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat Long-haired Siamese
Price
Which one is cheaper, Ragamuffin vs Siberian vs Balinese cat?
$800 to $1500 $1200 to $2500 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		No data available

Ragamuffin vs Siberian vs Balinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Ragamuffin or Siberian or Balinese 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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Ragamuffin or Siberian or Balinese?
Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 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.
 Substantial
Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Oriental Longhair
Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Blue 		Gold
Green 		Blue
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Coat
What is the difference between Ragamuffin, Siberian and Balinese coats?
Medium-long Semi-long Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Robust Slender
Head Shape Round Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Oval Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Concave Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Sturdy Heavy
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Ragamuffin vs Siberian vs Balinese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Moderate, affectionate and calm Long, loyal and affectionate Long, very focused and vocal
Guarding Instinct Low High Low
Protection Instincts Low High Low
Climbing Ability Low High High
Jumping Ability Moderate Good Excellent
Swimming Ability Poor Good Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Good Poor

Ragamuffin vs Siberian vs Balinese Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity Moderate High Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Low High Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level Moderate High Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Ragamuffin or Siberian or Balinese?
12-16 years 12-15 years 10-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Ragamuffin vs Siberian vs Balinese cat?
The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.
The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragamuffin or Siberian or Balinese?
No
Ragamuffin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Ragamuffin vs Siberian vs Balinese?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Retinal Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Cold Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium High
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Medium

Ragamuffin vs Siberian vs Balinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and affectionate meows Quiet and affectionate meows Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly Good, enjoys the company of other pets
Facial Expression Gentle and affectionate Loyal and affectionate Intelligent and energetic
Tail Behavior Gentle and affectionate tail movements Loyal and affectionate tail movements Energetic tail flicks
Explorer Instincts Low High High
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate High
Protectiveness Low High Low
Territoriality Low High Moderate
Independence Low High Moderate
Response To Commands Low High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low High Moderate
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Low High High
Curiosity Low High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low High Moderate
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Agility Low High High
Travel Compatibility High Medium Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium High
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Balinese 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: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Average Trainability: Balinese 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 Siberian or Balinese?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Ragamuffin or Siberian or Balinese?
Affectionate Curious Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Ragamuffin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragamuffin vs Siberian vs Balinese?
High: Ragamuffin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragamuffin or Siberian or Balinese?
The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragamuffin or Siberian or Balinese?
Very dog-friendly: Ragamuffin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Ragamuffin vs Siberian vs Balinese?
Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Ragamuffin or Siberian or Balinese?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ragamuffin or Siberian or Balinese?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Ragamuffin or Siberian or Balinese?
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.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Ragamuffin vs Siberian vs Balinese Grooming Comparison

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