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Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Persian" Compare Ragdoll and Turkish Van. Which is better: Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Persian?
 
 
 
Name Ragdoll Turkish Van Persian
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Turkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Iran flagIran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Natural
Popularity Rank2775
Reviews110
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Rag doll Turkish Cat, Swimming cat Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price
Which one is cheaper, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Persian cat?
$1200 to $2500 $800 to $1500 $1500 to $3000
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) 		No data available

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Persian 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.
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 Turkish Van or Persian?
Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.
 No data available
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded
Eye Color Blue Gold
Blue 		Copper
Blue
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 variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).
Coat
What is the difference between Ragdoll, Turkish Van and Persian coats?
Semi-long Semi-long Glossy
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Long Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Round Triangular Flat-faced
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 Long and Narrow Straight
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Fine
Short
Silky 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
Low
High
High
Bone Structure Robust Robust Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Moderate Sleep Active
Less Sleep

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small 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 Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low High 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 Turkish Van or Persian?
12-17 years 12-17 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Persian cat?
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Persian?
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
Persian 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 Persian?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate Temperate Cold Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Hard Medium

Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and infrequent meows Energetic and loving meows Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and gentle Good, but can be independent Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression Docile and affectionate Energetic and loving Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior Docile and affectionate tail movements Energetic and loving tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low High Low
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Low
Protectiveness Low High Low
Territoriality Low High Low
Independence Low High Low
Response To Commands Low High Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low High Low
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Low High Low
Curiosity Low High Low
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low High Low
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Difficult
Agility Low High Low
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.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.
Challenging to Train: Persian 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 Turkish Van or Persian?
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 Persian?
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.
Persian 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 Persian?
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: Persian 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 Persian?
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Persian?
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.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Ragdoll vs Turkish Van vs Persian?
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Persian?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Persian?
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 Persian?
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 Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Moderate High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareLow Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Persian?
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.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Ragdoll or Turkish Van or Persian?
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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