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Ragdoll vs Persian vs Ragamuffin Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Ragdoll vs Persian vs Ragamuffin" Compare Ragdoll and Persian. Which is better: Ragdoll or Persian or Ragamuffin?
 
 
 
Name Ragdoll Persian Ragamuffin
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Iran flagIran United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank2557
Reviews100
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Rag doll Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Cherubim
Price
Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Persian vs Ragamuffin cat?
$1200 to $2500 $1500 to $3000 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Ragdoll vs Persian vs Ragamuffin Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Persian or Ragamuffin cat?
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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Ragdoll or Persian or Ragamuffin?
Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 No data available Substantial
Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Copper
Blue 		Gold
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern 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. 		Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping). All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Ragdoll, Persian and Ragamuffin coats?
Semi-long Glossy Medium-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Long Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Round Flat-faced Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Almond-shaped Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Straight Concave
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
Low
High
High
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Moderate Sleep

Ragdoll vs Persian vs Ragamuffin Special Abilities Comparison

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

Ragdoll vs Persian vs Ragamuffin Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, 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 High Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low Low
Feeding Schedule Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Low Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Ragdoll or Persian or Ragamuffin?
12-17 years 14-15 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Persian vs Ragamuffin cat?
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Persian or Ragamuffin?
No
Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Persian 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, Ragdoll vs Persian vs Ragamuffin?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Ragdoll vs Persian vs Ragamuffin Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and infrequent meows Quiet and sweet meows Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and gentle Good, calm and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Docile and affectionate Calm and sweet Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior Docile and affectionate tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements Gentle and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Low Low
Attention Needs Moderate Low Moderate
Protectiveness Low Low Low
Territoriality Low Low Low
Independence Low Low Low
Response To Commands Low Low Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Low Low
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Low Low Low
Curiosity Low Low Low
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low Low Low
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Difficult Moderate
Agility Low Low Low
Travel Compatibility Medium Low 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
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
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.
Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
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, Ragdoll or Persian 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, Ragdoll or Persian or Ragamuffin?
Affectionate Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Persian 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: Ragdoll vs Persian vs Ragamuffin?
High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Persian 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, Ragdoll or Persian or Ragamuffin?
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Persian or Ragamuffin?
Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Ragamuffin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Persian vs Ragamuffin?
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Persian or Ragamuffin?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ragdoll or Persian or Ragamuffin?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Ragdoll or Persian 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.

Ragdoll vs Persian vs Ragamuffin Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate High High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareLow High Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Ragdoll or Persian or Ragamuffin?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Ragamuffin cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Ragdoll or Persian 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.
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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