British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	American Shorthair	Ragdoll
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	3	9	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Domestic Shorthair	Rag doll
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Ragdoll cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$600 to $1200	$1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll 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, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	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.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Green Copper	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	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 British Shorthair, American Shorthair and Ragdoll coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Button	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Low
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, raw diet	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll?	12-17 years	15-17 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Ragdoll cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll?	No British Shorthair 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.	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Ragdoll?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Easy

British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Moderate meowing	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Calm and adaptable	Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Flicks tail when curious	Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Attention Needs	Low	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Low
Territoriality	High	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	High	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	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	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	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.	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, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll?	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, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Affectionate	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Shorthair 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.	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Ragdoll?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: American Shorthair 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, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair 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.	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Ragdoll?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair 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, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Ragdoll?	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.	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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