Persian vs Ragdoll vs British Longhair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Persian	Ragdoll	British Longhair
Origins	Iran	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Rag doll	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)
Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Ragdoll vs British Longhair cat?	$1500 to $3000	$1200 to $2500	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Persian vs Ragdoll vs British Longhair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair 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, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	No data available	Semi-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.
Ear Shape	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Copper Blue	Blue	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	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.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Persian, Ragdoll and British Longhair coats?	Glossy	Semi-long	Dense, Straight
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Robust
Head Shape	Flat-faced	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Oval	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Low	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Persian vs Ragdoll vs British Longhair Special Abilities Comparison

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

Persian vs Ragdoll vs British Longhair Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber	Low fat, high protein
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair?	14-15 years	12-17 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs Ragdoll vs British Longhair cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair?	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.	No British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Ragdoll vs British Longhair?	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Persian vs Ragdoll vs British Longhair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and sweet meows	Soft and infrequent meows	Quiet and calm meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, very social and gentle	Moderate, can be reserved
Facial Expression	Calm and sweet	Docile and affectionate	Calm and gentle
Tail Behavior	Calm and sweet tail movements	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Calm tail, rarely flicks
Explorer Instincts	Low	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Low	Moderate
Independence	Low	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	Low	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Moderate
Curiosity	Low	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	Low	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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.	Difficult to Train: British Longhair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	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.	British Longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Persian vs Ragdoll vs British Longhair?	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.	High: British Longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair?	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.	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Ragdoll vs British Longhair?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair?	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.

Persian vs Ragdoll vs British Longhair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair?	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.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Persian or Ragdoll or British Longhair?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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