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Turkish Van vs Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Turkish Van vs Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll" Compare Turkish Van and Ragamuffin. Which is better: Turkish Van or Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
 
 
 
Name Turkish Van Ragamuffin Ragdoll
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 Rank77572
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Turkish Cat, Swimming cat Cherubim Rag doll
Price
Which one is cheaper, Turkish Van vs Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll cat?
$800 to $1500 $800 to $1500 $1200 to $2500
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		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)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Turkish Van or Ragamuffin or Ragdoll cat?
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.
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 Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 15 - 20 pounds, Female: 10 - 15 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Substantial
Ragamuffin are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Blue 		Gold
Blue 		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. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. 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.
Coat
What is the difference between Turkish Van, Ragamuffin and Ragdoll coats?
Semi-long Medium-long Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Muscular Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Round Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Large
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Long
Fur Texture Fine
Short
Silky 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility High High Low
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Moderate Sleep Active
Less Sleep

Turkish Van vs Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Dental CareLow Low Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Turkish Van or Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Ragamuffin 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.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Turkish Van or Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
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.

Turkish Van vs Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Travel Compatibility Medium High Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Ragamuffin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
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.
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.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Turkish Van or Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
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 Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
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.
Ragamuffin 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.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Van vs Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll?
High: Turkish Van 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.
High: Ragdoll 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 Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragamuffin cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Van or Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van 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.
Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Turkish Van vs Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll?
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Ragamuffin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Turkish Van or Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
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, Turkish Van or Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
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, Turkish Van or Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
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.

Turkish Van vs Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Exercise Needs Medium Medium Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Turkish Van or Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
12-17 years 12-16 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Turkish Van vs Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll cat?
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
The Ragamuffin cat has an average energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Van or Ragamuffin or Ragdoll?
No
Turkish Van 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.
No
Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Turkish Van vs Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll?
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 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease
Climate Cold Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Breeding Difficulty Hard Medium Easy

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