Siberian vs Burmese vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siberian	Burmese	Ragdoll
Origins	Russia	Thailand	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	22	21	2
Reviews	1	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Burmese Cat	Rag doll
Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs Burmese vs Ragdoll cat?	$1200 to $2500	$1000 to $1500	$1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Siberian vs Burmese vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian or Burmese or Ragdoll 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Siberian or Burmese or Ragdoll?	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	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.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	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.
Coat What is the difference between Siberian, Burmese and Ragdoll coats?	Semi-long	Short Hair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Robust	Solid	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Oval	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Concave	Convex	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Low
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Siberian vs Burmese vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, loyal and affectionate	Long, highly social and focused	Moderate, gentle and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	High	Low	Low
Protection Instincts	High	Low	Low
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Poor

Siberian vs Burmese vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siberian or Burmese or Ragdoll?	12-15 years	15-16 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siberian vs Burmese vs Ragdoll cat?	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or Burmese or Ragdoll?	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siberian vs Burmese vs Ragdoll?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Easy

Siberian vs Burmese vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Talkative and loud	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression	Loyal and affectionate	People-oriented and energetic	Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Energetic tail movements	Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Low	Low
Territoriality	High	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Low
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	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: Burmese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Siberian or Burmese or Ragdoll?	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, Siberian or Burmese or Ragdoll?	Curious	Curious	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Burmese 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siberian vs Burmese vs Ragdoll?	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Burmese 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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siberian or Burmese or Ragdoll?	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siberian or Burmese or Ragdoll?	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Burmese 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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siberian vs Burmese vs Ragdoll?	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siberian or Burmese or Ragdoll?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Siberian or Burmese or Ragdoll?	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, Siberian or Burmese or Ragdoll?	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.

Siberian vs Burmese vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

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

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