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Napoleon vs Persian vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Napoleon vs Persian vs Ragdoll" Compare Napoleon and Persian. Which is better: Napoleon or Persian or Ragdoll?
 
 
 
Name Napoleon Persian Ragdoll
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Iran flagIran United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank2652
Reviews101
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Minuet Cat Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Rag doll
Price
Which one is cheaper, Napoleon vs Persian vs Ragdoll cat?
$1,000 to $3,000 $1500 to $3000 $1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Napoleon vs Persian vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Napoleon 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.
Weight
Which is heavier, Napoleon or Persian or Ragdoll?
Male: 5 - 9 pounds, Female: 4 - 8 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite Force No data available Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.
 No data available Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape No data available Medium
Small
Rounded 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color No data available Copper
Blue 		Blue
Hair Color and Pattern No data available 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.
Coat
What is the difference between Napoleon, Persian and Ragdoll coats?
Dense, Soft Glossy Semi-long
Leg Lenght Short Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Muscular Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Round Flat-faced 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 Short and Broad Straight Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Long
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
Low
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Napoleon vs Persian vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

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

Napoleon vs Persian vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Balanced diet High protein, wet food Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Low
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Napoleon or Persian or Ragdoll?
12-15 years 14-15 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Napoleon vs Persian vs Ragdoll cat?
The Napoleon cat has a very high energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Napoleon or Persian or Ragdoll?
Yes
Napoleon cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
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, Napoleon vs Persian vs Ragdoll?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Patellar Luxation
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Heart Murmurs 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		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 Medium Easy

Napoleon vs Persian vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and sweet meows Quiet and sweet meows Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Good, calm and friendly Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression Sweet and gentle Calm and sweet Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior Sweet and gentle tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Low Low
Attention Needs Moderate Low Moderate
Protectiveness Low Low Low
Territoriality Low Low Low
Independence Low Low Low
Response To Commands Low Low Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Low Low
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Low Low Low
Curiosity Moderate Low Low
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low Low Low
Aggression Level Low Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Difficult Moderate
Agility Low Low Low
Travel Compatibility Medium Low 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. Napoleon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability
Difficult to Train: Napoleon 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: 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, Napoleon 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, Napoleon or Persian or Ragdoll?
Affectionate, Social, Gentle, Curious, Energetic Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Napoleon 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: Napoleon vs Persian vs Ragdoll?
High: Napoleon 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, Napoleon or Persian or Ragdoll?
The Napoleon 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, Napoleon or Persian or Ragdoll?
Very dog-friendly: Napoleon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
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, Napoleon vs Persian vs Ragdoll?
Smart: Napoleon's has great 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, Napoleon or Persian or Ragdoll?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
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, Napoleon or Persian or Ragdoll?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
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, Napoleon or Persian or Ragdoll?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
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.

Napoleon vs Persian vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate High Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareLow High Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Napoleon or Persian or Ragdoll?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Napoleon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
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, Napoleon or Persian or Ragdoll?
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.
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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