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Turkish Van vs Bombay vs Ragamuffin Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Turkish Van vs Bombay vs Ragamuffin" Compare Turkish Van and Bombay. Which is better: Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
 
 
 
Name Turkish Van Bombay Ragamuffin
OriginsTurkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Crossbreed
Popularity Rank777157
Reviews100
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Turkish Cat, Swimming cat Small Black Panther Cherubim
Price
Which one is cheaper, Turkish Van vs Bombay vs Ragamuffin cat?
$800 to $1500 $600 to $1000 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Low Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Turkish Van vs Bombay vs Ragamuffin Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin 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.
Weight
Which is heavier, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Substantial
Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Blue 		Gold
Copper 		Gold
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Van pattern: primarily white with coloured markings on the head and tail; colours include red, cream, black, blue, and their respective tabby patterns, as well as tortoiseshell and calico. Black All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Turkish Van, Bombay and Ragamuffin coats?
Semi-long Short Hair Medium-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Robust Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Round Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Convex Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Fine
Short
Silky 		Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Robust Robust Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Moderate Sleep Moderate Sleep

Turkish Van vs Bombay vs Ragamuffin Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, active and intelligent Long, enjoys play and interaction Moderate, affectionate and calm
Guarding Instinct High Moderate Low
Protection Instincts High Moderate Low
Climbing Ability High Low Low
Jumping Ability Excellent Good Moderate
Swimming Ability Good Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Moderate Poor

Turkish Van vs Bombay vs Ragamuffin Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Affectionate
Requires attention 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires careful selection, moderate litter size Requires careful selection, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, low carbs High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High Low High
Noise Sensitivity Low High Low
Genetic Diversity High Low Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Moderate Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate High Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Low Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
12-17 years 12-16 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Turkish Van vs Bombay vs Ragamuffin cat?
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
No
Turkish Van cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Bombay cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Ragamuffin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Turkish Van vs Bombay vs Ragamuffin?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		Upper Respiratory Infections
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Craniofacial Abnormalities 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease
Climate Cold Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Breeding Difficulty Hard Medium Medium

Turkish Van vs Bombay vs Ragamuffin Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Energetic and loving meows Quiet and infrequent meows Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, but can be independent Good, enjoys social interaction Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Energetic and loving Social and loving Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior Energetic and loving tail movements Social tail movements Gentle and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Low Low
Attention Needs Moderate High Moderate
Protectiveness High Moderate Low
Territoriality High Moderate Low
Independence High Moderate Low
Response To Commands High High Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High Low
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies High Moderate Low
Curiosity High High Low
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior High Moderate Low
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Agility High Moderate Low
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium High
Activity
Moderately Active
Low Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Difficult to Train: Turkish Van cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Average Trainability: Bombay cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Difficult to Train: Ragamuffin 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, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
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, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
Agile Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Turkish Van cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Bombay cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Ragamuffin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Van vs Bombay vs Ragamuffin?
High: Turkish Van cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Bombay cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Ragamuffin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Ragamuffin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Turkish Van vs Bombay vs Ragamuffin?
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Turkish Van vs Bombay vs Ragamuffin Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Low High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareLow Moderate Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bombay coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Ragamuffin cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Turkish Van or Bombay or Ragamuffin?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
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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