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American Shorthair vs Persian vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between American Shorthair vs Persian vs Ragdoll" Compare American Shorthair and Persian. Which is better: American Shorthair or Persian or Ragdoll?
 
 
 
Name American Shorthair Persian Ragdoll
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Iran flagIran United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank952
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Domestic Shorthair Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Rag doll
Price
Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Persian vs Ragdoll cat?
$600 to $1200 $1500 to $3000 $1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership Low High Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size
Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Persian or Ragdoll cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
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.
Weight
Which is heavier, American Shorthair or Persian or Ragdoll?
Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.
 No data available Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Green
Copper 		Copper
Blue 		Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more. Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping). 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, Persian and Ragdoll coats?
Short Hair Glossy Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Lean Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Round Flat-faced Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Almond-shaped Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Large
Nose Structure Concave Straight Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Long
Fur Texture Short
Shaggy 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
Low
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

American Shorthair vs Persian vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

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

American Shorthair vs Persian vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Low maintenance
Independent 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Easy to breed, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small 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 Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low 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 Persian or Ragdoll?
15-17 years 14-15 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Persian vs Ragdoll cat?
The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Persian or Ragdoll?
No
American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Persian 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 Persian vs Ragdoll?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Diabetes Mellitus 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		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 Medium Easy

American Shorthair vs Persian vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Moderate meowing Quiet and sweet meows Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, enjoys other pets' company Good, calm and friendly Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression Calm and adaptable Calm and sweet Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior Flicks tail when curious Calm and sweet tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Low Low
Attention Needs Low Low Moderate
Protectiveness High Low Low
Territoriality High Low Low
Independence High Low Low
Response To Commands High Low Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low Low
Play Style Curious
Playful
Gentle 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Moderate Low Low
Curiosity High Low Low
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Cautious
Stalking Behavior High Low Low
Aggression Level High Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Difficult Moderate
Agility High Low Low
Travel Compatibility Medium Low 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.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.
Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
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 Persian 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 Persian 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.
Persian 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 Persian vs Ragdoll?
High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Persian 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, American Shorthair or Persian or Ragdoll?
The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian 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 Persian or Ragdoll?
Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live 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, American Shorthair vs Persian vs Ragdoll?
Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Persian 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 Persian or Ragdoll?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or Persian 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 Persian 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 Persian vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

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