Oriental vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Oriental	Ragdoll
Origins	United States	United States
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	16	2
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Oriental vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Oriental or Ragdoll cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Oriental or Ragdoll cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Oriental and Ragdoll coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	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	Green	Blue
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Oriental vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Oriental or Ragdoll?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Oriental 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.

Oriental vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Average Trainability: Oriental 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Oriental or Ragdoll?	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, Oriental or Ragdoll?	Energetic	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Oriental 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: Oriental vs Ragdoll?	High: Oriental 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, Oriental or Ragdoll?	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Oriental or Ragdoll?	Very dog-friendly: Oriental 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, Oriental vs Ragdoll?	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Oriental or Ragdoll?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Oriental or Ragdoll?	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, Oriental 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.

Oriental vs Ragdoll Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Oriental Shorthair	Rag doll

Oriental vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Oriental cats live longer than Ragdoll?	12-14 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Oriental vs Ragdoll cat?	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Oriental or Ragdoll?	Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Oriental vs Ragdoll?	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease

Oriental vs Ragdoll Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs Ragdoll cat?	$800 to $1500	$1200 to $2500

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