Ragdoll vs American Shorthair vs American Bobtail Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragdoll	American Shorthair	American Bobtail
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Mutation
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Rag doll	Domestic Shorthair	American Bobbytail American Bobtail Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs American Shorthair vs American Bobtail cat?	$1200 to $2500	$600 to $1200	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	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 American Shorthair vs American Bobtail Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ragdoll or American Shorthair or American Bobtail 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Ragdoll or American Shorthair or American Bobtail?	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial American Bobtail are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Green Copper	Gold Green
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.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All colors and patterns
Coat What is the difference between Ragdoll, American Shorthair and American Bobtail coats?	Semi-long	Short Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Short
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Robust
Head Shape	Round	Round	Square
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Round	Wide-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Long	Medium	Short
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	High
Flexibility	Low	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Bobtail
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Ragdoll vs American Shorthair vs American Bobtail Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, gentle and affectionate	Long, focused on play and hunting	Long, enjoys interactive play
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Low	High	High
Climbing Ability	Low	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Moderate
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Good

Ragdoll vs American Shorthair vs American Bobtail Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Moderate grooming Playful Interactive
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires genetic diversity, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, raw diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Moderate
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Ragdoll or American Shorthair or American Bobtail?	12-17 years	15-17 years	11-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs American Shorthair vs American Bobtail cat?	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The American Bobtail cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or American Shorthair or American Bobtail?	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs American Shorthair vs American Bobtail?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High American Bobtails tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spina Bifida Obesity
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Hard

Ragdoll vs American Shorthair vs American Bobtail Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and infrequent meows	Moderate meowing	Trills and chirps
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and gentle	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Excellent, gets along well with other pets
Facial Expression	Docile and affectionate	Calm and adaptable	Intelligent and playful
Tail Behavior	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Flicks tail when curious	Short tail, expressive movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	High
Protectiveness	Low	High	High
Territoriality	Low	High	Moderate
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	Curious Playful Gentle	Social Playful Energetic
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	Low	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	High	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Low	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Low
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	High Friendly Playful
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Bobtail 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.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	No data available
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Ragdoll or American Shorthair or American Bobtail?	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 American Shorthair or American Bobtail?	Affectionate	Active	Intelligent
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs American Shorthair vs American Bobtail?	High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or American Shorthair or American Bobtail?	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or American Shorthair or American Bobtail?	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs American Shorthair vs American Bobtail?	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: American Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or American Shorthair or American Bobtail?	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, Ragdoll or American Shorthair or American Bobtail?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well 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, Ragdoll or American Shorthair or American Bobtail?	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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Ragdoll vs American Shorthair vs American Bobtail Grooming Comparison

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