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Ragdoll vs Balinese vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name Ragdoll Balinese Birman
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States France flagFrance
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Mutation Crossbreed
Popularity Rank26319
Reviews000
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Rag doll Long-haired Siamese Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price
Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Balinese vs Birman cat?
$1200 to $2500 $800 to $1500 $700 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Ragdoll vs Balinese vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Balinese or Birman cat?
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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Ragdoll or Balinese or Birman?
Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Oriental Longhair
Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Blue Blue
Hair Color and Pattern 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 		Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Coat
What is the difference between Ragdoll, Balinese and Birman coats?
Semi-long Long Hair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Long Medium
Whisker Length Long Medium Long
Musculature Muscular Slender Solid
Head Shape Round Triangular Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Slanted Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Long and Narrow Concave
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
Low
High
Medium
Bone Structure Robust Heavy Sturdy
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Average Calm
More Sleep

Ragdoll vs Balinese vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

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

Ragdoll vs Balinese vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber High protein, balanced diet Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low Low
Feeding Schedule Two or three times a day Two or more small meals a day Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level Low Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Low High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Ragdoll or Balinese or Birman?
12-17 years 10-15 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Balinese vs Birman cat?
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Balinese or Birman?
No
Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs Balinese vs Birman?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium High Medium
Heat Tolerance Low High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Ragdoll vs Balinese vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and infrequent meows Loud and talkative Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and gentle Good, enjoys the company of other pets Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression Docile and affectionate Intelligent and energetic Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior Docile and affectionate tail movements Energetic tail flicks Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low High Moderate
Attention Needs Moderate High Moderate
Protectiveness Low Low Low
Territoriality Low Moderate Low
Independence Low Moderate Low
Response To Commands Low High Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Moderate Low
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies Low High Low
Curiosity Low High Moderate
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low Moderate Low
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Agility Low High Moderate
Travel Compatibility Medium Low High
Activity
Low Active
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Low
Independent 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium High Medium
Playfulness
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability
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.
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.
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, Ragdoll or Balinese or Birman?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Ragdoll or Balinese or Birman?
Affectionate Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Ragdoll 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.
Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs Balinese vs Birman?
High: Ragdoll 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.
High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or Balinese or Birman?
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Balinese or Birman?
Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll 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.
Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Balinese vs Birman?
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Balinese 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, Ragdoll or Balinese or Birman?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Ragdoll or Balinese or Birman?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Ragdoll vs Balinese vs Birman Grooming Comparison

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