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Ragdoll vs Birman vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Ragdoll vs Birman vs Balinese" Compare Ragdoll and Birman. Which is better: Ragdoll or Birman or Balinese?
Name Ragdoll Birman Balinese
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States France flagFrance United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Crossbreed Mutation
Popularity Rank21963
Reviews100
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Rag doll Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Long-haired Siamese
Price
Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Birman vs Balinese cat?
$1200 to $2500 $700 to $1500 $800 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) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available

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

Size
Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Birman or Balinese 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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Ragdoll or Birman or Balinese?
Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 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.
 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.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
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, Birman and Balinese coats?
Semi-long Long Hair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Long
Whisker Length Long Long Medium
Musculature Muscular Solid Slender
Head Shape Round Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Round Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Concave Long and Narrow
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
Low
Medium
High
Bone Structure Robust Sturdy Heavy
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Ragdoll vs Birman vs Balinese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Ragdoll vs Birman vs Balinese Health Comparison

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

Ragdoll vs Birman vs Balinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and infrequent meows Soft and quiet meows Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and gentle Excellent, very sociable Good, enjoys the company of other pets
Facial Expression Docile and affectionate Gentle and affectionate Intelligent and energetic
Tail Behavior Docile and affectionate tail movements Soft tail movements Energetic tail flicks
Explorer Instincts Low Moderate High
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate High
Protectiveness Low Low Low
Territoriality Low Low Moderate
Independence Low Low Moderate
Response To Commands Low Moderate High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Low Moderate
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Low Low High
Curiosity Low Moderate High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low Low Moderate
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Agility Low Moderate High
Travel Compatibility Medium High Low
Activity
Low Active
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Low
Independent 		Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium High
Playfulness
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.
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.
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, Ragdoll or Birman 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, Ragdoll or Birman or Balinese?
Affectionate Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Ragdoll 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.
Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs Birman vs Balinese?
High: Ragdoll 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.
High: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or Birman or Balinese?
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Birman or Balinese?
Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll 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.
Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Birman vs Balinese?
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Birman 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, Ragdoll or Birman 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, Ragdoll or Birman 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.

Ragdoll vs Birman vs Balinese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Moderate Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareLow Moderate Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Ragdoll or Birman or Balinese?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Birman 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, Ragdoll or Birman 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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