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Selkirk Rex vs Ragdoll vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Selkirk Rex vs Ragdoll vs Siamese" Compare Selkirk Rex and Ragdoll. Which is better: Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
 
 
 
Name Selkirk Rex Ragdoll Siamese
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Crossbreed Mutation
Popularity Rank20215
Reviews010
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Shepherd Cat Rag doll Siam, Thai Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Selkirk Rex vs Ragdoll vs Siamese cat?
$800 to $1500 $1200 to $2500 $600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		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)

Selkirk Rex vs Ragdoll vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese cat?
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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI No data available
Body Type 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.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		No data available
Eye Color Gold
Copper 		Blue No data available
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. 		No data available
Coat
What is the difference between Selkirk Rex, Ragdoll and Siamese coats?
Long Semi-long Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Solid Muscular Muscular
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 Large Medium
Nose Structure Concave Concave Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Low
High
Bone Structure Sturdy Robust Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Average

Selkirk Rex vs Ragdoll vs Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Moderate, playful and affectionate Moderate, gentle and affectionate Long, vocal and attentive
Guarding Instinct Moderate Low Moderate
Protection Instincts Moderate Low Moderate
Climbing Ability Moderate Low High
Jumping Ability Moderate Moderate Excellent
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Poor Poor

Selkirk Rex vs Ragdoll vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high protein Low fat, high fiber High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate Low Moderate
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level Low Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Low High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
14-15 years 12-17 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Selkirk Rex vs Ragdoll vs Siamese cat?
The Selkirk Rex cat has an average energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
No
Selkirk Rex 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.
Yes
Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Selkirk Rex vs Ragdoll vs Siamese?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Temperate Hot
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Low High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Easy

Selkirk Rex vs Ragdoll vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and gentle meows Soft and infrequent meows Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Good, playful and friendly Excellent, very social and gentle Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression Patient and loving Docile and affectionate Vocal and social
Tail Behavior Patient and loving tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Low High
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate High
Protectiveness Moderate Low Moderate
Territoriality Moderate Low High
Independence Moderate Low Moderate
Response To Commands Moderate Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate Low Moderate
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate Low High
Curiosity Moderate Low High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate Low Moderate
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Agility Moderate Low High
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Low Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Selkirk Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Challenging to Train: Selkirk Rex cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired 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.
Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
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, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
Active Affectionate Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Selkirk Rex 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.
Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Selkirk Rex vs Ragdoll vs Siamese?
High: Selkirk Rex 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: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
Very dog-friendly: Selkirk Rex 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.
Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Selkirk Rex vs Ragdoll vs Siamese?
Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
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, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Selkirk Rex vs Ragdoll vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Moderate Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Selkirk Rex 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.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Selkirk Rex or Ragdoll or Siamese?
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
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.

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