Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ragdoll	Turkish Van	British Shorthair
Origins	United States	Turkey United Kingdom	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Rag doll	Turkish Cat, Swimming cat	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs British Shorthair cat?	$1200 to $2500	$800 to $1500	$1,500 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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or British Shorthair 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or British Shorthair?	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Blue	Gold Copper
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.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Ragdoll, Turkish Van and British Shorthair coats?	Semi-long	Semi-long	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	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	Long and Narrow	Button
Neck Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Low	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Robust	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	High
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 Turkish Van or British Shorthair?	12-17 years	12-17 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs British Shorthair cat?	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or British Shorthair?	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.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs British Shorthair?	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	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Hard	Easy

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and infrequent meows	Energetic and loving meows	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and gentle	Good, but can be independent	Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression	Docile and affectionate	Energetic and loving	Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Energetic and loving tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Low	High	High
Territoriality	Low	High	High
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	Low	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Low
Curiosity	Low	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	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. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
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.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or British Shorthair?	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, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or British Shorthair?	Affectionate	Agile	Affectionate
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.	British Shorthair 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 vs British Shorthair?	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.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or British Shorthair?	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or British Shorthair?	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.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs British Shorthair?	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or British Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or British Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or British Shorthair?	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.

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Low	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or British Shorthair?	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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or British Shorthair?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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