Ragdoll vs Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragdoll	Sphynx
Origins	United States	Canada
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Ragdoll vs Sphynx Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Sphynx 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.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Ragdoll or Sphynx cat?	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Ragdoll and Sphynx coats?	Semi-long	Hairless
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.	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Eye Color	Blue	Green Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Ragdoll vs Sphynx Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Ragdoll or Sphynx?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Ragdoll or Sphynx?	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 Sphynx 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.	Difficult to Train: Sphynx 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 Sphynx?	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 Sphynx?	Affectionate	Loyal
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs Sphynx?	High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or Sphynx?	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Sphynx?	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Sphynx?	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Sphynx?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ragdoll or Sphynx?	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 Sphynx?	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 Sphynx Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Rag doll	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx

Ragdoll vs Sphynx Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Ragdoll cats live longer than Sphynx?	12-17 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Sphynx cat?	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Sphynx?	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs Sphynx?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy

Ragdoll vs Sphynx Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Sphynx cat?	$1200 to $2500	$1800 to $3000

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