Siamese vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siamese	Ragdoll	American Shorthair
Origins	Thailand	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	15	2	9
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Siam, Thai Cat	Rag doll	Domestic Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair cat?	$600 to $1200	$1200 to $2500	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	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)

Siamese vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siamese or Ragdoll or American Shorthair cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Siamese or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	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.
Ear Shape	No data available	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	No data available	Blue	Green Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	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.
Coat What is the difference between Siamese, Ragdoll and American Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Slanted	Oval	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Low	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Siamese vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, vocal and attentive	Moderate, gentle and affectionate	Long, focused on play and hunting
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Low	High
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Low	High
Climbing Ability	High	Low	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Good

Siamese vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Affectionate High grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, raw diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	High
Feeding Schedule	Two or three times a day	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siamese or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	12-15 years	12-17 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair cat?	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

Siamese vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Very loud and talkative	Soft and infrequent meows	Moderate meowing
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and interactive	Excellent, very social and gentle	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company
Facial Expression	Vocal and social	Docile and affectionate	Calm and adaptable
Tail Behavior	Vocal and social tail movements	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Flicks tail when curious
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	High
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	High
Territoriality	High	Low	High
Independence	Moderate	Low	High
Response To Commands	High	Low	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Low	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Moderate
Curiosity	High	Low	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Low	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	High
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Medium
Activity	Highly Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Siamese or Ragdoll or American 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, Siamese or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	Active	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siamese vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair?	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siamese or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siamese vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair?	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siamese or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Siamese or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Siamese or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Siamese vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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

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