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Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon" Compare Ragdoll and Turkish Van. Which is better: Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
 
 
 
Name Ragdoll Turkish Van Maine Coon
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Turkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Natural
Popularity Rank2774
Reviews101
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Rag doll Turkish Cat, Swimming cat Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price
Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon cat?
$1200 to $2500 $800 to $1500 $1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate High
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)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Maine Coon 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 Maine Coon?
Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceStrong 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.
 Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Gold
Blue 		Gold
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. 		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. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.
Coat
What is the difference between Ragdoll, Turkish Van and Maine Coon coats?
Semi-long Semi-long Longhair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Long Medium Long
Musculature Muscular Muscular Solid
Head Shape Round Triangular Square
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Almond-shaped Square
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Large
Nose Structure Concave Long and Narrow Concave
Neck Length Long Medium Long
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Fine
Short
Silky 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium High
Flexibility
Low
High
Medium
Bone Structure Robust Robust Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Moderate Sleep Calm
More Sleep

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

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

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Active
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low High High
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 Maine Coon?
12-17 years 12-17 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon cat?
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
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
Maine Coon 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 Maine Coon?
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)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia
Climate Temperate Cold Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Hard Easy

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and infrequent meows Energetic and loving meows Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and gentle Good, but can be independent Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Docile and affectionate Energetic and loving Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior Docile and affectionate tail movements Energetic and loving tail movements Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts Low High Moderate
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Low High High
Territoriality Low High Moderate
Independence Low High High
Response To Commands Low High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low High High
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies Low High Moderate
Curiosity Low High High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low High High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Agility Low High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium Low
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.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon 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: 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: Maine Coon 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 Maine Coon?
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 Maine Coon?
Affectionate Agile Adaptable
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.
Maine Coon 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 Maine Coon?
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.
High: Maine Coon 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 or Maine Coon?
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
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: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon?
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
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 Maine Coon?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
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 Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Moderate High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareLow Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
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.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
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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