Sphynx vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Sphynx	Ragdoll
Origins	Canada	United States
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Group	Mutation	Crossbreed
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Sphynx vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Sphynx or Ragdoll cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Sphynx or Ragdoll cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Sphynx and Ragdoll coats?	Hairless	Semi-long
Hair Color and Pattern	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	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.
Eye Color	Green Blue	Blue
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Sphynx vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Sphynx or Ragdoll?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Sphynx or Ragdoll?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.

Sphynx vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Difficult to Train: Sphynx 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: Ragdoll 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, Sphynx or Ragdoll?	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, Sphynx or Ragdoll?	Loyal	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Sphynx vs Ragdoll?	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Sphynx or Ragdoll?	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Sphynx or Ragdoll?	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Sphynx vs Ragdoll?	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Ragdoll?	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, Sphynx or Ragdoll?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Sphynx or Ragdoll?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Sphynx vs Ragdoll Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Rag doll

Sphynx vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Sphynx cats live longer than Ragdoll?	12-14 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Sphynx vs Ragdoll cat?	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Sphynx or Ragdoll?	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Sphynx vs Ragdoll?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease

Sphynx vs Ragdoll Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Ragdoll cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1200 to $2500

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