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Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Napoleon Cat Breed Comparison

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Name Ragdoll Munchkin Napoleon
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Mutation Crossbreed
Popularity Rank25526
Reviews101
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Rag doll Sausage Cat Minuet Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Napoleon cat?
$1200 to $2500 $1000 to $2000 $1,000 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		No data available No data available

Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Napoleon Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Napoleon 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 Munchkin or Napoleon?
Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 6 - 9 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds Male: 5 - 9 pounds, Female: 4 - 8 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI No data available
Body Type 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.
 Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		No data available
Eye Color Blue All Colors No data available
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. No data available
Coat
What is the difference between Ragdoll, Munchkin and Napoleon coats?
Semi-long Long Dense, Soft
Leg Lenght Medium No data available Short
Whisker Length Long Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Robust Muscular
Head Shape Round Flat-faced Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Almond-shaped Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Straight Short and Broad
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
Low
High
High
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Short and Stubby Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep

Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Napoleon Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Moderate, gentle and affectionate Moderate, playful and outgoing Short to moderate, affectionate
Guarding Instinct Low Low Low
Protection Instincts Low Low Low
Climbing Ability Low Low Low
Jumping Ability Moderate Moderate Moderate
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Moderate Moderate

Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Napoleon Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Moderate grooming
Special care for legs 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber High protein, low carbs Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low Low
Feeding Schedule Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Low Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Napoleon?
12-17 years 10-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Napoleon cat?
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Munchkin cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Napoleon cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Napoleon?
No
Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Munchkin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Napoleon cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Napoleon?
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 		Hip Dysplasia
Lordosis
Pectus Excavatum 		Patellar Luxation
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Heart Murmurs
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Hard Medium

Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Napoleon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and infrequent meows Playful and gentle meows Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and gentle Good, enjoys companionship Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression Docile and affectionate Playful and outgoing Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior Docile and affectionate tail movements Playful and outgoing tail movements Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Low Low
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Low Low Low
Territoriality Low Low Low
Independence Low Low Low
Response To Commands Low Low Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Low Low
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Curious
Interactive
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies Low Low Low
Curiosity Low Moderate Moderate
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low Low Low
Aggression Level Low Low Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Agility Low Low Low
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. Munchkin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Napoleon 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: Munchkin cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Difficult to Train: Napoleon cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Napoleon?
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 Munchkin or Napoleon?
Affectionate Agile Affectionate, Social, Gentle, Curious, Energetic
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Munchkin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Napoleon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Napoleon?
High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Munchkin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Napoleon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Napoleon?
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Munchkin cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Napoleon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Napoleon?
Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Munchkin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Napoleon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Napoleon?
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Munchkin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Smart: Napoleon's has great intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Napoleon?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Napoleon?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Napoleon?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Ragdoll vs Munchkin vs Napoleon Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Moderate Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareLow Low Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Napoleon?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Munchkin cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Napoleon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Ragdoll or Munchkin or Napoleon?
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.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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