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Turkish Angora vs Ragdoll vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Turkish Angora vs Ragdoll vs Burmese" Compare Turkish Angora and Ragdoll. Which is better: Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
 
 
 
Name Turkish Angora Ragdoll Burmese
OriginsTurkey flagTurkey United States flagUnited States Thailand flagThailand
Group Natural Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank69221
Reviews010
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Ankara Rag doll Burmese Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Turkish Angora vs Ragdoll vs Burmese cat?
$1000 to $2000 $1200 to $2500 $1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Low
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)
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Turkish Angora vs Ragdoll vs Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese cat?
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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
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
Wide-set
Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Blue
Blue Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white. 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
Coat
What is the difference between Turkish Angora, Ragdoll and Burmese coats?
Long Hair Semi-long Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Slender Muscular Solid
Head Shape Triangular Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Oval Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Concave Convex
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long
Soft
Curled
Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Low
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine
Robust Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep
Active
Less Sleep

Turkish Angora vs Ragdoll vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Turkish Angora vs Ragdoll vs Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Affectionate
High grooming
Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low fat Low fat, high fiber High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity High Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Low High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
15-18 years 12-17 years 15-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Turkish Angora vs Ragdoll vs Burmese cat?
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
No
Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
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.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Turkish Angora vs Ragdoll vs Burmese?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)
Climate Cold Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium High
Heat Tolerance Medium Low High
Breeding Difficulty Hard Easy Easy

Turkish Angora vs Ragdoll vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Graceful and active meows Soft and infrequent meows Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets Good, social and friendly Excellent, very social and gentle Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression Graceful and active Docile and affectionate People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior Graceful and active tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Low Moderate
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness High Low Low
Territoriality High Low Low
Independence High Low Low
Response To Commands High Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful
Playful
Gentle
Calm
Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Low High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low High
Aggression Level Low Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Agility High Low High
Travel Compatibility Low Medium High
Activity
Moderately Active
Low Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium
Low
Independent
High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium High
Playfulness
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Average Trainability: Turkish Angora 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.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
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, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
Affectionate Affectionate Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Turkish Angora 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.
Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Angora vs Ragdoll vs Burmese?
High: Turkish Angora 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.
High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora 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.
Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Turkish Angora vs Ragdoll vs Burmese?
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
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, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Turkish Angora vs Ragdoll vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High Moderate Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareLow Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
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.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Turkish Angora or Ragdoll or Burmese?
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.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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