Ragdoll vs Turkish Van Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragdoll	Turkish Van
Origins	United States	Turkey United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural
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Ragdoll vs Turkish Van Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Turkish Van cat?	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.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Ragdoll or Turkish Van cat?	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Ragdoll and Turkish Van coats?	Semi-long	Semi-long
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.	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.
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Ragdoll or Turkish Van?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Ragdoll or Turkish Van?	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.

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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: 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Ragdoll or Turkish Van?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Ragdoll or Turkish Van?	Affectionate	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ragdoll 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ragdoll vs Turkish Van?	High: Ragdoll 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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or Turkish Van?	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Turkish Van?	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van?	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Turkish Van?	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 Turkish Van?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Ragdoll or Turkish Van?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Rag doll	Turkish Cat, Swimming cat

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Ragdoll cats live longer than Turkish Van?	12-17 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van cat?	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Turkish Van?	No Ragdoll 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van cat?	$1200 to $2500	$800 to $1500

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