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Persian vs Ragdoll vs Himalayan Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Persian vs Ragdoll vs Himalayan" Compare Persian and Ragdoll. Which is better: Persian or Ragdoll or Himalayan?
 
 
 
Name Persian Ragdoll Himalayan
OriginsIran flagIran United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Crossbreed
Popularity Rank5233
Reviews010
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Rag doll Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy
Price
Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Ragdoll vs Himalayan cat?
$1500 to $3000 $1200 to $2500 $1000 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate High
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)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Persian or Ragdoll or Himalayan 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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Persian or Ragdoll or Himalayan?
Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite ForceWeak 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 Blue
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. 		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 Persian, Ragdoll and Himalayan coats?
Glossy Semi-long Long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Muscular Muscular Solid
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 Short and Broad
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Low
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Robust Robust
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Moderate Sleep

Persian vs Ragdoll vs Himalayan Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Short to moderate, calm and gentle Moderate, gentle and affectionate Short to moderate, relaxed and gentle
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 Poor Poor Poor

Persian vs Ragdoll vs Himalayan 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 Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High Low
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 		Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Low Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Persian or Ragdoll or Himalayan?
14-15 years 12-17 years 9-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Persian vs Ragdoll vs Himalayan cat?
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Ragdoll or Himalayan?
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
Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Ragdoll vs Himalayan?
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

Persian vs Ragdoll vs Himalayan Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and sweet meows Soft and infrequent meows Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Excellent, very social and gentle Good, calm and gentle
Facial Expression Calm and sweet Docile and affectionate Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior Calm and sweet tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Low Low
Attention Needs Low Moderate Low
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 Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Low Low Low
Curiosity Low Low Low
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low Low Low
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Difficult Moderate Difficult
Agility Low Low Low
Travel Compatibility Low Medium Medium
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.
Balanced Playmate. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.
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.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Persian or Ragdoll or Himalayan?
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, Persian or Ragdoll or Himalayan?
Affectionate Affectionate Dependent
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.
Himalayan 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 Himalayan?
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: Himalayan 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 Himalayan?
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Ragdoll or Himalayan?
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.
Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Ragdoll vs Himalayan?
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Persian or Ragdoll or Himalayan?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
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, Persian or Ragdoll or Himalayan?
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, Persian or Ragdoll or Himalayan?
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 Himalayan 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 CareHigh Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Persian or Ragdoll or Himalayan?
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 Himalayan?
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.

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