British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Longhair	Turkish Van	Ragdoll
Origins	United Kingdom	Turkey United Kingdom	United States
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Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
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Other Names What other names do they have?	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)	Turkish Cat, Swimming cat	Rag doll
Price Which one is cheaper, British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll cat?	$800 to $1200	$800 to $1500	$1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) 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)

British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll cat?	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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds	Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Blue	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Van pattern: primarily white with coloured markings on the head and tail; colours include red, cream, black, blue, and their respective tabby patterns, as well as tortoiseshell and calico.	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 British Longhair, Turkish Van and Ragdoll coats?	Dense, Straight	Semi-long	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Robust	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	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	Button	Long and Narrow	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Low
Bone Structure	Fine	Robust	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep

British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, relaxed and calm	Long, active and intelligent	Moderate, gentle and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	Low
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	Low
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Excellent	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Poor

British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high protein	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?	12-15 years	12-17 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll cat?	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?	No British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Turkish Van 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, British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Easy

British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and calm meows	Energetic and loving meows	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Moderate, can be reserved	Good, but can be independent	Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression	Calm and gentle	Energetic and loving	Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Calm tail, rarely flicks	Energetic and loving tail movements	Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Low	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. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: British Longhair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Difficult to Train: Turkish Van cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic 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, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?	Affectionate	Agile	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Turkish Van 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: British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll?	High: British Longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Turkish Van 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, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van 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, British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll?	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	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, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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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