Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Exotic Shorthair	British Shorthair	Ragdoll
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	1	3	2
Reviews	0	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Exotic	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Rag doll
Price Which one is cheaper, Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll cat?	$1200 to $2200	$1,500 to $3,000	$1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The 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)

Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll 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, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 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.	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.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Copper Blue Blue-Green	Gold Copper	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	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.
Coat What is the difference between Exotic Shorthair, British Shorthair and Ragdoll coats?	Dense	Short Hair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Short	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Slender	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Flat-faced	Round	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Short and Broad	Button	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Low
Bone Structure	Fine	Robust	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Long, enjoys calm activities	Moderate, gentle and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	High	Low
Climbing Ability	Low	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Poor

Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	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, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	12-15 years	12-17 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll cat?	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	No Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll?	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	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	Easy	Easy

Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle meows	Soft and gentle meows	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression	Gentle and calm	Calm and easygoing	Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Gentle and calm tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm	Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Low	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	Low
Territoriality	Low	High	Low
Independence	Low	High	Low
Response To Commands	Low	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Moderate	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Low
Curiosity	Low	Moderate	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	Moderate	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	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair 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, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll?	High: Exotic Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.	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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll?	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair 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, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair 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.

Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	No data available	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	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.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair 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.	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.

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