Russian Blue vs Scottish Fold vs Ragamuffin Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Scottish Fold	Ragamuffin
Origins	Russia	United Kingdom	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	11	8	57
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Scot Fold	Cherubim
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Scottish Fold vs Ragamuffin cat?	$1000 to $1700	$1000 to $2000	$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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Russian Blue vs Scottish Fold vs Ragamuffin Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Scottish Fold or Ragamuffin cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Russian Blue or Scottish Fold or Ragamuffin?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Folded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Copper	Gold Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	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.
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Scottish Fold and Ragamuffin coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Medium-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Lean	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Button	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Heavy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Russian Blue vs Scottish Fold vs Ragamuffin Special Abilities Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Scottish Fold vs Ragamuffin Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Scottish Fold or Ragamuffin?	10-16 years	11-14 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Scottish Fold vs Ragamuffin cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Scottish Fold or Ragamuffin?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Ragamuffin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Scottish Fold vs Ragamuffin?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs Scottish Fold vs Ragamuffin Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and gentle sounds	Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Sweet and gentle	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Gentle and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	High	Low	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Low	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Low	Low
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	High
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Russian Blue 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.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Russian Blue or Scottish Fold or Ragamuffin?	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, Russian Blue or Scottish Fold or Ragamuffin?	Active	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Ragamuffin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Scottish Fold vs Ragamuffin?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Ragamuffin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Russian Blue or Scottish Fold or Ragamuffin?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Scottish Fold or Ragamuffin?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Ragamuffin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Scottish Fold vs Ragamuffin?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Scottish Fold or Ragamuffin?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or Scottish Fold or Ragamuffin?	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, Russian Blue or Scottish Fold or Ragamuffin?	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.

Russian Blue vs Scottish Fold vs Ragamuffin Grooming Comparison

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

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