Ragdoll vs Abyssinian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragdoll	Abyssinian
Origins	United States	Ethiopia
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	2	10
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Ragdoll vs Abyssinian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Abyssinian cat?	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.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Ragdoll or Abyssinian cat?	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Ragdoll and Abyssinian coats?	Semi-long	Shorthair
Hair Color and Pattern	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.	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Ragdoll vs Abyssinian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Ragdoll or Abyssinian?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Ragdoll or Abyssinian?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Ragdoll vs Abyssinian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	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.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Ragdoll or Abyssinian?	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, Ragdoll or Abyssinian?	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs Abyssinian?	High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or Abyssinian?	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Abyssinian?	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Abyssinian?	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Abyssinian?	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, Ragdoll or Abyssinian?	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, Ragdoll or Abyssinian?	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.

Ragdoll vs Abyssinian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Rag doll	Abys

Ragdoll vs Abyssinian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Ragdoll cats live longer than Abyssinian?	12-17 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Abyssinian cat?	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Abyssinian?	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs Abyssinian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease

Ragdoll vs Abyssinian Price Comparison

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

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