Ragdoll vs Scottish Fold vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragdoll	Scottish Fold	Tonkinese
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	Canada
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Group	Crossbreed	Mutation	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	2	8	18
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Rag doll	Scot Fold	Tonk
Price Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Scottish Fold vs Tonkinese cat?	$1200 to $2500	$1000 to $2000	$600 to $1000
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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Scottish Fold or Tonkinese 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 Scottish Fold or Tonkinese?	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 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.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Folded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Copper	Blue
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.	Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.
Coat What is the difference between Ragdoll, Scottish Fold and Tonkinese coats?	Semi-long	Short Hair	Medium-short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Slender
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	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Button	Straight
Neck Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Low	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Heavy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Ragdoll vs Scottish Fold vs Tonkinese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Ragdoll vs Scottish Fold vs Tonkinese Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, low carbs	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Ragdoll or Scottish Fold or Tonkinese?	12-17 years	11-14 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Scottish Fold vs Tonkinese cat?	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Scottish Fold or Tonkinese?	No Ragdoll 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.	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs Scottish Fold vs Tonkinese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Ragdoll vs Scottish Fold vs Tonkinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and infrequent meows	Quiet and gentle sounds	Social and playful meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and gentle	Good, calm and friendly	Good, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Docile and affectionate	Sweet and gentle	Social and playful
Tail Behavior	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Social and playful tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Low	Moderate
Independence	Low	Low	High
Response To Commands	Low	Low	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	High
Curiosity	Low	Low	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	High
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. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Tonkinese 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.	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.	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Ragdoll or Scottish Fold or Tonkinese?	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 Scottish Fold or Tonkinese?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ragdoll 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.	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs Scottish Fold vs Tonkinese?	High: Ragdoll 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.	High: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or Scottish Fold or Tonkinese?	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Scottish Fold or Tonkinese?	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll 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.	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Scottish Fold vs Tonkinese?	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Scottish Fold or Tonkinese?	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 Scottish Fold or Tonkinese?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Ragdoll or Scottish Fold or Tonkinese?	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 Scottish Fold vs Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

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

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