Ragdoll vs Persian vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragdoll	Persian	British Shorthair
Origins	United States	Iran	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	2	5	3
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Ragdoll vs Persian vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Persian or British Shorthair 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Ragdoll or Persian or British Shorthair?	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Ragdoll, Persian and British Shorthair coats?	Semi-long	Glossy	Short Hair
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 variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Blue	Copper Blue	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Ragdoll vs Persian vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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

Ragdoll vs Persian vs British Shorthair 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.	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair 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 Persian or British Shorthair?	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 Persian or British Shorthair?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs Persian vs British Shorthair?	High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or Persian or British Shorthair?	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Persian or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Persian vs British Shorthair?	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Persian or British Shorthair?	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 Persian or British Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Ragdoll or Persian or British Shorthair?	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 Persian vs British Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Rag doll	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica

Ragdoll vs Persian vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Ragdoll or Persian or British Shorthair?	12-17 years	14-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Persian vs British Shorthair cat?	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Persian or British Shorthair?	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs Persian vs British Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Ragdoll vs Persian vs British Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Persian vs British Shorthair cat?	$1200 to $2500	$1500 to $3000	$1,500 to $3,000

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