Ragamuffin vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragamuffin	Turkish Van	Maine Coon
Origins	United States	Turkey United Kingdom	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cherubim	Turkish Cat, Swimming cat	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price Which one is cheaper, Ragamuffin vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon cat?	$800 to $1500	$800 to $1500	$1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

Ragamuffin vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon 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.
Weight Which is heavier, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?	Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds	Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue	Gold Blue	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Van pattern: primarily white with coloured markings on the head and tail; colours include red, cream, black, blue, and their respective tabby patterns, as well as tortoiseshell and calico.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.
Coat What is the difference between Ragamuffin, Turkish Van and Maine Coon coats?	Medium-long	Semi-long	Longhair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Square
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Almond-shaped	Square
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Concave	Long and Narrow	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	High
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Ragamuffin vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, affectionate and calm	Long, active and intelligent	Long, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	High
Protection Instincts	Low	High	High
Climbing Ability	Low	High	High
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Excellent	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Good

Ragamuffin vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?	12-16 years	12-17 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragamuffin vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon cat?	The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.	The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?	No Ragamuffin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Turkish Van cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragamuffin vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Easy

Ragamuffin vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Energetic and loving meows	Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, but can be independent	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Energetic and loving	Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior	Gentle and affectionate tail movements	Energetic and loving tail movements	Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	High
Territoriality	Low	High	Moderate
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	Low	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Moderate
Curiosity	Low	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Low	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Ragamuffin cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Difficult to Train: Turkish Van cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Moderately Trainable: Maine Coon cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?	Affectionate	Agile	Adaptable
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ragamuffin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Turkish Van cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragamuffin vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon?	High: Ragamuffin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Turkish Van cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?	The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?	Very dog-friendly: Ragamuffin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragamuffin vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon?	Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Ragamuffin vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Low	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Ragamuffin cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Ragamuffin or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?	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.	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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