Siberian vs Ragamuffin vs Himalayan Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siberian	Ragamuffin	Himalayan
Origins	Russia	United States	United States United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	22	57	33
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Cherubim	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy
Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs Ragamuffin vs Himalayan cat?	$1200 to $2500	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Siberian vs Ragamuffin vs Himalayan Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian or Ragamuffin or Himalayan cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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, Siberian or Ragamuffin or Himalayan?	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	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 Blue	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	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.	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, Ragamuffin and Himalayan coats?	Semi-long	Medium-long	Long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Short and Broad
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Siberian vs Ragamuffin vs Himalayan Special Abilities Comparison

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

Siberian vs Ragamuffin vs Himalayan Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Low
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	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	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siberian or Ragamuffin or Himalayan?	12-15 years	12-16 years	9-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siberian vs Ragamuffin vs Himalayan cat?	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or Ragamuffin or Himalayan?	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Ragamuffin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siberian vs Ragamuffin vs Himalayan?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Siberian vs Ragamuffin vs Himalayan Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Quiet and affectionate meows	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, calm and gentle
Facial Expression	Loyal and affectionate	Gentle and affectionate	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Gentle and affectionate tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	High	Low	Low
Territoriality	High	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	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Low	Low
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Difficult
Agility	High	Low	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Himalayan 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.	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.	Average Trainability: Himalayan 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, Siberian or Ragamuffin or Himalayan?	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 Ragamuffin or Himalayan?	Curious	Affectionate	Dependent
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siberian 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.	Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siberian vs Ragamuffin vs Himalayan?	High: Siberian 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.	High: Himalayan cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siberian or Ragamuffin or Himalayan?	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siberian or Ragamuffin or Himalayan?	Very dog-friendly: Siberian 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.	Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siberian vs Ragamuffin vs Himalayan?	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siberian or Ragamuffin or Himalayan?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Siberian or Ragamuffin or Himalayan?	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, Siberian or Ragamuffin or Himalayan?	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.

Siberian vs Ragamuffin vs Himalayan Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	High	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siberian or Ragamuffin or Himalayan?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian 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.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Siberian or Ragamuffin or Himalayan?	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.	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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