Abyssinian vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Ragdoll
Origins	Ethiopia	United States
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	10	2
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Abyssinian vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Ragdoll cat?	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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or Ragdoll cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian and Ragdoll coats?	Shorthair	Semi-long
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	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.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Blue
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Abyssinian vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Ragdoll?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or Ragdoll?	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.

Abyssinian vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Abyssinian or Ragdoll?	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, Abyssinian or Ragdoll?	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs Ragdoll?	High: Abyssinian 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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Abyssinian or Ragdoll?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Ragdoll?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs Ragdoll?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Ragdoll?	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, Abyssinian or Ragdoll?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Abyssinian or Ragdoll?	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.

Abyssinian vs Ragdoll Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Rag doll

Abyssinian vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Abyssinian cats live longer than Ragdoll?	14-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Ragdoll cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Ragdoll?	No Abyssinian 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs Ragdoll?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease

Abyssinian vs Ragdoll Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Ragdoll cat?	$900 to $1500	$1200 to $2500

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