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Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Scottish Fold" Compare Ragdoll and Munchkin. Which is better: Ragdoll or Munchkin or Scottish Fold?
 
 
 
Name Ragdoll Munchkin Scottish Fold
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Group Crossbreed Mutation Mutation
Popularity Rank2558
Reviews102
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Rag doll Sausage Cat Scot Fold
Price
Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Scottish Fold cat?
$1200 to $2500 $1000 to $2000 $1000 to $2000
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)
No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Scottish Fold Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Scottish Fold cat?
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.
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 Munchkin or Scottish Fold?
Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 6 - 9 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite ForceStrong 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.
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.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Pointed
Medium
Wide-set
Medium
Folded
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue All Colors Gold
Copper
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.
All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Ragdoll, Munchkin and Scottish Fold coats?
Semi-long Long Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium No data available Medium
Whisker Length Long Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Robust Lean
Head Shape Round Flat-faced Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Almond-shaped Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Straight Button
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled
Soft
Curled
Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
Low
High
High
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine
Heavy
Tail Length Plumed Short and Stubby Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep
Calm
More Sleep
Active
Less Sleep

Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison

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

Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming
Moderate grooming
Special care for legs
Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size Requires genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber High protein, low carbs High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low High
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low Low
Feeding Schedule Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Moderate High
Exercise Needs Low Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Scottish Fold?
12-17 years 10-15 years 11-14 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Scottish Fold cat?
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Munchkin cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Scottish Fold?
No
Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Munchkin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Scottish Fold?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Lordosis
Pectus Excavatum
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Arthritis
Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)
Climate Temperate Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Hard Medium

Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and infrequent meows Playful and gentle meows Quiet and gentle sounds
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and gentle Good, enjoys companionship Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression Docile and affectionate Playful and outgoing Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior Docile and affectionate tail movements Playful and outgoing tail movements Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Low Low
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Low Low Low
Territoriality Low Low Low
Independence Low Low Low
Response To Commands Low Low Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Low Low
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm
Curious
Interactive
Playful
Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Low Low Low
Curiosity Low Moderate Low
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low Low Low
Aggression Level Low Low Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Agility Low Low Low
Travel Compatibility Medium High 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. Munchkin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold 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: Munchkin 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: Scottish Fold 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 Munchkin or Scottish Fold?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Scottish Fold?
Affectionate Agile Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Munchkin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Scottish Fold?
High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Munchkin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Scottish Fold?
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Munchkin cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Scottish Fold?
Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Munchkin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Scottish Fold?
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Munchkin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Scottish Fold?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Scottish Fold?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Scottish Fold?
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.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

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