Ragdoll vs Abyssinian vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragdoll	Abyssinian	Devon Rex
Origins	United States	Ethiopia	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Mutation
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Rag doll	Abys	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Abyssinian vs Devon Rex cat?	$1200 to $2500	$900 to $1500	$1200 to $1800
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Ragdoll vs Abyssinian vs Devon Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Abyssinian or Devon Rex 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Ragdoll or Abyssinian or Devon Rex?	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Lithe Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green	Gold Blue Odd
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	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Ragdoll, Abyssinian and Devon Rex coats?	Semi-long	Shorthair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Short	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Almond-shaped	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Low	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Ragdoll vs Abyssinian vs Devon Rex Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, gentle and affectionate	Long, focused and curious	Moderate, playful and curious
Guarding Instinct	Low	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	Low	High	High
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Excellent	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Moderate

Ragdoll vs Abyssinian vs Devon Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, low carbs	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day
Maintenance Level	Low	Low	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Ragdoll or Abyssinian or Devon Rex?	12-17 years	14-15 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Abyssinian vs Devon Rex cat?	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Abyssinian or Devon Rex?	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.	Yes Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs Abyssinian vs Devon Rex?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Devon Rexs 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	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Hot	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Ragdoll vs Abyssinian vs Devon Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and infrequent meows	Quiet meows and chirps	Playful and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and gentle	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Docile and affectionate	Alert and curious	Mischievous and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Flicks tail when excited	Playful and mischievous tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	High	Low
Independence	Low	High	Moderate
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 Interactive	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	High
Curiosity	Low	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Low	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	Medium
Activity	Low Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	Moderately Trainable: Devon Rex 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, Ragdoll or Abyssinian or Devon Rex?	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, Ragdoll or Abyssinian or Devon Rex?	Affectionate	Active	Highly interactive
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.	Devon Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs Abyssinian vs Devon Rex?	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.	High: Devon Rex 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 or Devon Rex?	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Abyssinian or Devon Rex?	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.	Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Abyssinian vs Devon Rex?	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Abyssinian or Devon Rex?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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 or Devon Rex?	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, Ragdoll or Abyssinian or Devon Rex?	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.

Ragdoll vs Abyssinian vs Devon Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Ragdoll or Abyssinian or Devon Rex?	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.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Devon Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Ragdoll or Abyssinian or Devon Rex?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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