Ragdoll cats are often confused with other breeds that share similar color points and long coats. These breeds look similar in many respects; however Ragdolls are easily identified on closer inspection. There are also some mixed breed cats out there that look like Ragdoll cats.
Persians share similar markings with Ragdoll cats of the color point variety; they also have a similar coat. Persian cats have a short rounded look while Ragdoll cats are large and muscular. The Persian cat sports a flat race with round eyes and a rounded head. Persians are short stubby cats whereas Ragdolls are long and have oval eyes; the Ragdoll cat also has a much longer tail than a Persian cat.
Birman cats share many similarities with Ragdolls of the mitted variety. As compared to a Persian, Ragdoll cats have muscular, long bodies. Birman cats have short stubby bodies with round eyes like the Persian cat. Ragdoll cats have broad heads and are white on their tummies. They have white socks on their front paws and white boots on their back feet. Birman cats have white markings on their paws that resemble laces.
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