Khao Manee vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Khao Manee	Ragdoll	American Shorthair
Origins	Thailand	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	66	2	9
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Khao Plort, Diamond Eye, White Cat of Thailand	Rag doll	Domestic Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Khao Manee vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair cat?	$5000 to $10000	$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)

Khao Manee vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Khao Manee or Ragdoll or American Shorthair cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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, Khao Manee or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Khao Manee have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	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	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue Odd	Blue	Green Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid white coat Some may have faint spots or shading.	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 Khao Manee, Ragdoll and American Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Oval	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	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	Fine	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Khao Manee vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, curious and social	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	Good	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Good

Khao Manee vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate High grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Easy to breed, healthy and robust	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high protein	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, raw diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Khao Manee or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	10-12 years	12-17 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Khao Manee vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair cat?	The Khao Manee cat has an average energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Khao Manee or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	No Khao Manee 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 American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Khao Manee 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) Deafness	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Khao Manee vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate sounds	Soft and infrequent meows	Moderate meowing
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys other pets' company	Excellent, very social and gentle	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company
Facial Expression	Playful and affectionate	Docile and affectionate	Calm and adaptable
Tail Behavior	Playful and affectionate tail movements	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Flicks tail when curious
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	High
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	High
Independence	High	Low	High
Response To Commands	High	Low	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	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	High	Low	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	High
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Khao Manee 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	Difficult to Train: Khao Manee 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.	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, Khao Manee 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, Khao Manee or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	Active	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Khao Manee cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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: Khao Manee vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair?	Average to High: Khao Manee cats are highly affectionate cats.	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, Khao Manee or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	The Khao Manee 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, Khao Manee or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	Dog-friendly: Khao Manee cats generally get on well with dogs.	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, Khao Manee vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair?	Outstanding: Khao Manee 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, Khao Manee or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	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, Khao Manee or Ragdoll or American Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively 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, Khao Manee 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.

Khao Manee vs Ragdoll vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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