Ragdoll vs British Longhair vs Napoleon Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragdoll	British Longhair	Napoleon
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	2	36	26
Reviews	1	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Rag doll	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)	Minuet Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs British Longhair vs Napoleon cat?	$1200 to $2500	$800 to $1200	$1,000 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	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) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available

Ragdoll vs British Longhair vs Napoleon Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ragdoll or British Longhair or Napoleon 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.	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 British Longhair or Napoleon?	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds	Male: 5 - 9 pounds, Female: 4 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available
Body Type	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.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	No data available
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Copper	No data available
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.	No data available
Coat What is the difference between Ragdoll, British Longhair and Napoleon coats?	Semi-long	Dense, Straight	Dense, Soft
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Short
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Robust	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Button	Short and Broad
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	Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Ragdoll vs British Longhair vs Napoleon Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, gentle and affectionate	Short to moderate, relaxed and calm	Short to moderate, affectionate
Guarding Instinct	Low	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	Low	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Moderate

Ragdoll vs British Longhair vs Napoleon Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	Low fat, high protein	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Ragdoll or British Longhair or Napoleon?	12-17 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs British Longhair vs Napoleon cat?	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Napoleon cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or British Longhair or Napoleon?	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Napoleon cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs British Longhair vs Napoleon?	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) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Patellar Luxation Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome Heart Murmurs
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Ragdoll vs British Longhair vs Napoleon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and infrequent meows	Quiet and calm meows	Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and gentle	Moderate, can be reserved	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Docile and affectionate	Calm and gentle	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Calm tail, rarely flicks	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Low	Moderate	Low
Response To Commands	Low	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Moderate	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	Moderate	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Napoleon 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.	Difficult to Train: British Longhair 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: Napoleon cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Ragdoll or British Longhair or Napoleon?	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, Ragdoll or British Longhair or Napoleon?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate, Social, Gentle, Curious, Energetic
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Napoleon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs British Longhair vs Napoleon?	High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: British Longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Napoleon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or British Longhair or Napoleon?	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Napoleon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or British Longhair or Napoleon?	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Napoleon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs British Longhair vs Napoleon?	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Napoleon's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or British Longhair or Napoleon?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ragdoll or British Longhair or Napoleon?	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 British Longhair or Napoleon?	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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Ragdoll vs British Longhair vs Napoleon Grooming Comparison

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

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