Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Norwegian Forest	Ragdoll	Siberian
Origins	Norway	United States	Russia
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	14	2	22
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Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Siberian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian?	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Norwegian Forest, Ragdoll and Siberian coats?	Long Hair	Semi-long	Semi-long
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	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.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Blue	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set

Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Siberian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Norwegian Forest 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.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Siberian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Average Trainability: Norwegian Forest 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: Ragdoll cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian?	Sweet	Affectionate	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Norwegian Forest 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.	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Siberian?	High: Norwegian Forest 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.	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian?	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian?	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest 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: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Siberian?	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian?	Moderate	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.

Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Siberian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Rag doll	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat

Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Siberian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian?	12-16 years	12-17 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Siberian cat?	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Norwegian Forest or Ragdoll or Siberian?	No Norwegian Forest 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.	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Siberian?	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Siberian Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Norwegian Forest vs Ragdoll vs Siberian cat?	$900 to $1500	$1200 to $2500	$1200 to $2500

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