Himalayan vs Persian vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Himalayan	Persian	Ragdoll
Origins	United States United Kingdom	Iran	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	33	5	2
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Himalayan vs Persian vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Himalayan or Persian 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.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Himalayan or Persian or Ragdoll?	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Himalayan, Persian and Ragdoll coats?	Long	Glossy	Semi-long
Hair Color and Pattern	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.	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	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.
Eye Color	Blue	Copper Blue	Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Himalayan vs Persian vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Himalayan or Persian or Ragdoll?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Himalayan or Persian 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.	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.

Himalayan vs Persian vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Average Trainability: Himalayan 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: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired 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, Himalayan or Persian 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, Himalayan or Persian or Ragdoll?	Dependent	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Persian 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: Himalayan vs Persian vs Ragdoll?	High: Himalayan cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Persian 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, Himalayan or Persian or Ragdoll?	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Himalayan or Persian or Ragdoll?	Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Himalayan vs Persian vs Ragdoll?	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Himalayan or Persian or Ragdoll?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Himalayan or Persian or Ragdoll?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well 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, Himalayan or Persian 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.

Himalayan vs Persian vs Ragdoll Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Rag doll

Himalayan vs Persian vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Himalayan or Persian or Ragdoll?	9-15 years	14-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Himalayan vs Persian vs Ragdoll cat?	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Himalayan or Persian or Ragdoll?	No Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Persian 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, Himalayan vs Persian vs Ragdoll?	High Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease

Himalayan vs Persian vs Ragdoll Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Himalayan vs Persian vs Ragdoll cat?	$1000 to $2500	$1500 to $3000	$1200 to $2500

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