Ragdoll vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragdoll	Burmese	Tonkinese
Origins	United States	Thailand	Canada
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	2	21	18
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Rag doll	Burmese Cat	Tonk
Price Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Burmese vs Tonkinese cat?	$1200 to $2500	$1000 to $1500	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Burmese or Tonkinese 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Ragdoll or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	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.	Semi-foreign Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green	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.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	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.
Coat What is the difference between Ragdoll, Burmese and Tonkinese coats?	Semi-long	Short Hair	Medium-short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	Slender
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	Large	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Convex	Straight
Neck Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Low	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Ragdoll vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Ragdoll vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Ragdoll or Burmese or Tonkinese?	12-17 years	15-16 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Burmese vs Tonkinese cat?	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Burmese or Tonkinese?	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs Burmese vs Tonkinese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

Ragdoll vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and infrequent meows	Talkative and loud	Social and playful meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and gentle	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Docile and affectionate	People-oriented and energetic	Social and playful
Tail Behavior	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Energetic tail movements	Social and playful tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Low	Moderate
Independence	Low	Low	High
Response To Commands	Low	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social Playful	Curious Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	High
Curiosity	Low	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Low	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	High
Activity	Low Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Tonkinese 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.	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.	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese 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, Ragdoll or Burmese or Tonkinese?	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 Burmese or Tonkinese?	Affectionate	Curious	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ragdoll 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.	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs Burmese vs Tonkinese?	High: Ragdoll 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: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or Burmese or Tonkinese?	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll 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: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Burmese vs Tonkinese?	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Ragdoll or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Ragdoll or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Ragdoll vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Ragdoll or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Ragdoll or Burmese or Tonkinese?	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.	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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