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Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll" Compare Tonkinese and Maine Coon. Which is better: Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?
Name Tonkinese Maine Coon Ragdoll
OriginsCanada flagCanada United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank1842
Reviews011
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Tonk Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Rag doll
Price
Which one is cheaper, Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll cat?
$600 to $1000 $1200 to $2000 $1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Tonkinese or Maine Coon 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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Gold
Green 		Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby 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.
Coat
What is the difference between Tonkinese, Maine Coon and Ragdoll coats?
Medium-short Longhair Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Long
Musculature Slender Solid Muscular
Head Shape Round Square Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Square Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Large
Nose Structure Straight Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Long Long
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
Low
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

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

Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber High protein, balanced diet Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low High Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate High Low
Feeding Schedule Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level Low Moderate Low
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?
14-16 years 12-15 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll cat?
The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?
No
Tonkinese 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.
No
Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll?
High
Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Upper Respiratory Infections
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Easy

Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Social and playful meows Quiet chirps and trills Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression Social and playful Friendly and intelligent Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior Social and playful tail movements Gentle swaying tail Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Moderate Low
Attention Needs High Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Moderate High Low
Territoriality Moderate Moderate Low
Independence High High Low
Response To Commands High High Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High Low
Play Style Curious
Social
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies High Moderate Low
Curiosity High High Low
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior High High Low
Aggression Level Low Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Agility High High Low
Travel Compatibility High Low Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Tonkinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability
Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
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.
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, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
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, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?
Curious Adaptable Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Tonkinese 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.
Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll?
High: Tonkinese 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.
High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?
The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?
Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese 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.
Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll?
Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
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, Tonkinese or Maine Coon 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.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low High Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate High Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Ragdoll?
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.
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.
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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