Tonkinese vs Russian Blue vs Ragamuffin Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Tonkinese	Russian Blue	Ragamuffin
Origins	Canada	Russia	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	18	11	57
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Tonk	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Cherubim
Price Which one is cheaper, Tonkinese vs Russian Blue vs Ragamuffin cat?	$600 to $1000	$1000 to $1700	$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)	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)

Tonkinese vs Russian Blue vs Ragamuffin Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Tonkinese or Russian Blue or Ragamuffin cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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, Tonkinese or Russian Blue or Ragamuffin?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Green	Gold Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Tonkinese, Russian Blue and Ragamuffin coats?	Medium-short	Short Hair	Medium-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Lean	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Small and Deep-set	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Moderate Sleep

Tonkinese vs Russian Blue vs Ragamuffin Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, social and playful	Moderate, shy and observant	Moderate, affectionate and calm
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Poor

Tonkinese vs Russian Blue vs Ragamuffin Health Comparison

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

Tonkinese vs Russian Blue vs Ragamuffin Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Social and playful meows	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and friendly	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Social and playful	Shy and loyal	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Social and playful tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Gentle and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Curious Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Tonkinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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.	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, Tonkinese or Russian Blue or Ragamuffin?	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, Tonkinese or Russian Blue or Ragamuffin?	Curious	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Ragamuffin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Tonkinese vs Russian Blue vs Ragamuffin?	High: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Ragamuffin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Tonkinese or Russian Blue or Ragamuffin?	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Tonkinese or Russian Blue or Ragamuffin?	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Ragamuffin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Tonkinese vs Russian Blue vs Ragamuffin?	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Tonkinese or Russian Blue or Ragamuffin?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Tonkinese or Russian Blue or Ragamuffin?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, Tonkinese or Russian Blue or Ragamuffin?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Tonkinese vs Russian Blue vs Ragamuffin Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Tonkinese or Russian Blue or Ragamuffin?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue 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, Tonkinese or Russian Blue or Ragamuffin?	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.	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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Tonkinese vs Russian Blue vs Ragamuffin Cat Breed Comparison

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