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Turkish Van vs Ragdoll vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Turkish Van vs Ragdoll vs Persian" Compare Turkish Van and Ragdoll. Which is better: Turkish Van or Ragdoll or Persian?
 
 
 
Name Turkish Van Ragdoll Persian
OriginsTurkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United States flagUnited States Iran flagIran
Group Natural Crossbreed Natural
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Turkish Van vs Ragdoll vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Turkish Van or Ragdoll or Persian 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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight
Which is heavier, Turkish Van or Ragdoll or Persian?
Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Coat
What is the difference between Turkish Van, Ragdoll and Persian coats?
Semi-long Semi-long Glossy
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. 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 variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).
Eye Color Gold
Blue
Blue Copper
Blue
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Medium
Small
Rounded

Turkish Van vs Ragdoll vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Dental CareLow Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Turkish Van or Ragdoll or Persian?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Turkish Van or Ragdoll or Persian?
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 Ragdoll vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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.
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.
Challenging to Train: Persian 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 Ragdoll or Persian?
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 Ragdoll or Persian?
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.
Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Van vs Ragdoll vs Persian?
High: Turkish Van 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: Persian 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 Ragdoll or Persian?
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Van or Ragdoll or Persian?
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van 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.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Turkish Van vs Ragdoll vs Persian?
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Turkish Van or Ragdoll or Persian?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
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, Turkish Van or Ragdoll or Persian?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Van or Ragdoll or Persian?
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 Ragdoll vs Persian Other Names Comparison

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Turkish Cat, Swimming cat Rag doll Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi

Turkish Van vs Ragdoll vs Persian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Turkish Van or Ragdoll or Persian?
12-17 years 12-17 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Turkish Van vs Ragdoll vs Persian cat?
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Van or Ragdoll or Persian?
No
Turkish Van 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.
No
Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Turkish Van vs Ragdoll vs Persian?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

Turkish Van vs Ragdoll vs Persian Price Comparison

Price
Which one is cheaper, Turkish Van vs Ragdoll vs Persian cat?
$800 to $1500 $1200 to $2500 $1500 to $3000

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