American Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Pixie-Bob Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	Ragdoll	Pixie-Bob
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Mutation
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Rag doll	Pixie-Bob Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Pixie-Bob cat?	$600 to $1200	$1200 to $2500	$1000 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) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

American Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Pixie-Bob Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Ragdoll or Pixie-Bob 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 Ragdoll or Pixie-Bob?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 12 - 17 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 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.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Pixie-Bob are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Bobbed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Copper	Blue	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	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.	Spotted tabby pattern Colours range from light grey to reddish-brown with dark spots.
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair, Ragdoll and Pixie-Bob coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long	Longhair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Flat-faced
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Oval	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Low	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Bobtail
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

American Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Pixie-Bob Special Abilities Comparison

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

American Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Pixie-Bob Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, raw diet	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Shorthair or Ragdoll or Pixie-Bob?	15-17 years	12-17 years	13-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Pixie-Bob cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Pixie-Bob cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Ragdoll or Pixie-Bob?	No American 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.	No Pixie-Bob cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Pixie-Bob?	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) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Cryptorchidism
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

American Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Pixie-Bob Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate meowing	Soft and infrequent meows	Quiet and loyal sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Excellent, very social and gentle	Good, loyal and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and adaptable	Docile and affectionate	Wild-looking and loyal
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when curious	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Wild-looking and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Low	Moderate
Independence	High	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Moderate
Play Style	Curious Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Curiosity	High	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Moderate
Aggression Level	High	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Low	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Pixie-Bob are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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: Ragdoll cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Difficult to Train: Pixie-Bob cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, American Shorthair or Ragdoll or Pixie-Bob?	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 Ragdoll or Pixie-Bob?	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.	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pixie-Bob cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Pixie-Bob?	High: American Shorthair 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.	High: Pixie-Bob 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 Ragdoll or Pixie-Bob?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Pixie-Bob cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Ragdoll or Pixie-Bob?	Very dog-friendly: American 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.	Very dog-friendly: Pixie-Bob owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Pixie-Bob?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Pixie-Bob is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Ragdoll or Pixie-Bob?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or Ragdoll or Pixie-Bob?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or Ragdoll or Pixie-Bob?	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 Ragdoll vs Pixie-Bob Grooming Comparison

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