British Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Ragdoll	Tonkinese
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	Canada
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	3	2	18
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British Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Tonkinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Ragdoll or Tonkinese 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or Ragdoll or Tonkinese?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, Ragdoll and Tonkinese coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long	Medium-short
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.	Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Blue	Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set

British Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Tonkinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	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.	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Shorthair or Ragdoll or Tonkinese?	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, British Shorthair or Ragdoll or Tonkinese?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	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.	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Tonkinese?	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.	High: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, British Shorthair or Ragdoll or Tonkinese?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or Ragdoll or Tonkinese?	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.	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Tonkinese?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Ragdoll or Tonkinese?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, British Shorthair or Ragdoll or Tonkinese?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Shorthair or Ragdoll or Tonkinese?	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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

British Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Tonkinese Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Rag doll	Tonk

British Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Tonkinese Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or Ragdoll or Tonkinese?	12-17 years	12-17 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Tonkinese cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Ragdoll or Tonkinese?	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.	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Tonkinese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma

British Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Tonkinese Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Ragdoll vs Tonkinese cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$1200 to $2500	$600 to $1000

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