American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	British Shorthair	Ragdoll
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	9	3	2
Reviews	0	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Rag doll
Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll cat?	$600 to $1200	$1,500 to $3,000	$1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or British Shorthair 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	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	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Copper	Gold Copper	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	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.
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair, British Shorthair and Ragdoll coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Lean	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Concave	Button	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Low
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused on play and hunting	Long, enjoys calm activities	Moderate, gentle and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	High	High	Low
Protection Instincts	High	High	Low
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Poor

American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, raw diet	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	15-17 years	12-17 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair 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, American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Easy

American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate meowing	Soft and gentle meows	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression	Calm and adaptable	Calm and easygoing	Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when curious	Gentle swaying when calm	Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Low	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Low
Territoriality	High	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	Low
Play Style	Curious Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Moderate	Low
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	High	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	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, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	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, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Active	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair 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: American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair 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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or British Shorthair 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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	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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