Ragdoll vs Japanese Bobtail vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragdoll	Japanese Bobtail	Egyptian Mau
Origins	United States	Japan	Egypt
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Group	Crossbreed	Mutation	Natural
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Rag doll	Japanese Truncated Cat	Pharaoh Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Japanese Bobtail vs Egyptian Mau cat?	$1200 to $2500	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Ragdoll vs Japanese Bobtail vs Egyptian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau?	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 7 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Japanese Bobtail have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	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.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. The most common pattern is the "mi-ke" (meaning three-fur), which is a tricolor of white, black, and red.	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.
Coat What is the difference between Ragdoll, Japanese Bobtail and Egyptian Mau coats?	Semi-long	Long	Short to medium
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Low	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Sturdy	Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Bobtail	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Ragdoll vs Japanese Bobtail vs Egyptian Mau Special Abilities Comparison

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

Ragdoll vs Japanese Bobtail vs Egyptian Mau Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Social Low maintenance	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Two or three times a day	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau?	12-17 years	14-16 years	18-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Japanese Bobtail vs Egyptian Mau cat?	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Japanese Bobtail cat has a very high energy level.	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau?	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Japanese Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs Japanese Bobtail vs Egyptian Mau?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Kinked Tail	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Hard	Medium

Ragdoll vs Japanese Bobtail vs Egyptian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and infrequent meows	Melodious and varied sounds	Soft and melodious meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and gentle	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, enjoys company of other pets
Facial Expression	Docile and affectionate	Energetic and intelligent	Graceful and alert
Tail Behavior	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Energetic and intelligent tail movements	Graceful and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	High
Independence	Low	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	Low	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	Low	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Social Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	High
Curiosity	Low	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Low	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	Medium
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Japanese Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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.	Difficult to Train: Japanese Bobtail 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: Egyptian Mau 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, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau?	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, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau?	Affectionate	Active	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs Japanese Bobtail vs Egyptian Mau?	High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Japanese Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau?	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Japanese Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau?	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Japanese Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Japanese Bobtail vs Egyptian Mau?	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Japanese Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Ragdoll vs Japanese Bobtail vs Egyptian Mau Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Japanese Bobtail cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Ragdoll or Japanese Bobtail or Egyptian Mau?	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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Ragdoll vs Japanese Bobtail vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

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