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Persian vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Persian vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll" Compare Persian and Turkish Van. Which is better: Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
 
 
 
Name Persian Turkish Van Ragdoll
OriginsIran flagIran Turkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank5772
Reviews001
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Turkish Cat, Swimming cat Rag doll
Price
Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll cat?
$1500 to $3000 $800 to $1500 $1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll cat?
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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type No data available 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.
Ear Shape Medium
Small
Rounded 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Copper
Blue 		Gold
Blue 		Blue
Hair Color and Pattern 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). 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.
Coat
What is the difference between Persian, Turkish Van and Ragdoll coats?
Glossy Semi-long Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Muscular Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Flat-faced Triangular Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Almond-shaped Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Large
Nose Structure Straight Long and Narrow Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Long
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Fine
Short
Silky 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
Low
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Robust Robust
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Moderate Sleep Active
Less Sleep

Persian vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Short to moderate, calm and gentle Long, active and intelligent Moderate, gentle and affectionate
Guarding Instinct Low High Low
Protection Instincts Low High Low
Climbing Ability Low High Low
Jumping Ability Moderate Excellent Moderate
Swimming Ability Poor Good Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Good Poor

Persian vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low High Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low 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, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
14-15 years 12-17 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Persian vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll cat?
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
No
Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
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.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll?
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease
Climate Temperate Cold Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Breeding Difficulty Medium Hard Easy

Persian vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and sweet meows Energetic and loving meows Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Good, but can be independent Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression Calm and sweet Energetic and loving Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior Calm and sweet tail movements Energetic and loving tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low High Low
Attention Needs Low Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Low High Low
Territoriality Low High Low
Independence Low High Low
Response To Commands Low High Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low High Low
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Low High Low
Curiosity Low High Low
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low High Low
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Difficult Moderate Moderate
Agility Low High Low
Travel Compatibility Low 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
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability
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.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
Affectionate Agile Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
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.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Persian vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll?
High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
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.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
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.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll?
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
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, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Persian vs Turkish Van vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High Moderate Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh Low Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
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.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Persian or Turkish Van or Ragdoll?
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.
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.

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