Egyptian Mau vs Chausie vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Egyptian Mau	Chausie	Ragdoll
Origins	Egypt	Egypt	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	61	50	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pharaoh Cat	Nile Cat	Rag doll
Price Which one is cheaper, Egyptian Mau vs Chausie vs Ragdoll cat?	$1000 to $1200	$1500 to $3000	$1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Egyptian Mau vs Chausie vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Egyptian Mau or Chausie 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, Egyptian Mau or Chausie or Ragdoll?	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 8 - 13 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-foreign Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Foreign (Oriental) Chausie have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.	Black Ticked Grizzled Brown Silver	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 Egyptian Mau, Chausie and Ragdoll coats?	Short to medium	Short Hair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Solid	Slender	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Straight	Long and Narrow	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Low
Bone Structure	Fine	Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Egyptian Mau vs Chausie vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, alert and active	Long, very active and alert	Moderate, gentle and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	High	High	Low
Protection Instincts	High	High	Low
Climbing Ability	High	High	Low
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Excellent	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Good	Moderate	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Good	Poor

Egyptian Mau vs Chausie vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low fat	Balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High 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	Low	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Egyptian Mau or Chausie or Ragdoll?	18-20 years	12-14 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Egyptian Mau vs Chausie vs Ragdoll cat?	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.	The Chausie cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Egyptian Mau or Chausie or Ragdoll?	No Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Chausie 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, Egyptian Mau vs Chausie vs Ragdoll?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Egyptian Mau vs Chausie vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and melodious meows	Soft and gentle sounds	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys company of other pets	Moderate, can be territorial	Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression	Graceful and alert	Energetic and alert	Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Graceful and alert tail movements	Energetic tail flicks	Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Low
Attention Needs	High	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Low
Territoriality	High	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	Moderate	Moderate	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Low
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Difficult	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	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. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Chausie are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Difficult to Train: Chausie 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, Egyptian Mau or Chausie or Ragdoll?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, Egyptian Mau or Chausie or Ragdoll?	Agile	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Chausie 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: Egyptian Mau vs Chausie vs Ragdoll?	High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Chausie 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, Egyptian Mau or Chausie or Ragdoll?	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Chausie cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Egyptian Mau or Chausie or Ragdoll?	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Chausie 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, Egyptian Mau vs Chausie vs Ragdoll?	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Chausie is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Egyptian Mau or Chausie 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, Egyptian Mau or Chausie or Ragdoll?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, Egyptian Mau or Chausie or Ragdoll?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	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.

Egyptian Mau vs Chausie vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	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, Egyptian Mau or Chausie or Ragdoll?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Chausie 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.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Egyptian Mau or Chausie 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.	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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Egyptian Mau vs Chausie vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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