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Birman or Ragdoll? - ben_marko - 01-06-2022 My mother gave me her friend's cat to take care of (my mother's friend had passed away). She was only abut 5 months old when we got her, and now she is 10 months old (and bigger!). But she looks like a pedigreed breed, and knowing my mother's friend (she loved siamese-type cats) I am guessing that Susie is a Birman. But there are no Birmans with her particular type of points - there is such a thing as a tortie point ragdoll, but no calico points for either Birmans or Ragdolls. She really does look like a calico point. Eh. But opinions matter, and I would like some help in identifying her. Any help would be appreciated - RE: Birman or Ragdoll? - MUM_of_FLUFFY - 01-06-2022 Hi Ben - welcome to you and Susie!!!   I have no idea what Susie is except that she's utterly gorgeous... There are others here with far more knowledge than me... RE: Birman or Ragdoll? - Smudge's Mom - 01-07-2022 Welcome Ben and Susie.  Your girl is precious.  Without paperwork (pedigree, etc.) I don't think it can be stated definitively what breed Susie is.  However, it is possible that she could be a RagaMuffin.  That breed allows for any and all color combinations.  I wonder if DNA testing could give you the answer? Here is a photo of my late Pooka...a pedigreed Muffin.  She was one years old in this picture. Forgot to mention that in RagaMuffins they are not called calicos, but rather, tortie point with white. RE: Birman or Ragdoll? - JanH - 01-08-2022 Calico and tortie are genetically the same. Any pointed breed that has reds (flame - called "orange" in non pedigreed cats) will have torties. There is no certain way to determine if a pointed cat is a Ragdoll, but the chances are very much against it. Welcome to the forum. Ragdolls, Ragdoll Wannabes - and other cats - are welcome here.