Tonkinese vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Tonkinese	Ragdoll
Origins	Canada	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	18	2
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Tonkinese vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Tonkinese 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, Tonkinese or Ragdoll cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Tonkinese and Ragdoll coats?	Medium-short	Semi-long
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.	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	Blue	Blue
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Tonkinese vs Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Tonkinese or Ragdoll?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Tonkinese 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.

Tonkinese vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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 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, Tonkinese or Ragdoll?	Curious	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Tonkinese 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 Ragdoll?	High: Tonkinese 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 Ragdoll?	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Tonkinese or Ragdoll?	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese 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 Ragdoll?	Outstanding: Tonkinese 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 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, Tonkinese 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, Tonkinese 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.

Tonkinese vs Ragdoll Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Tonk	Rag doll

Tonkinese vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Tonkinese cats live longer than Ragdoll?	14-16 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Tonkinese vs Ragdoll cat?	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Tonkinese or Ragdoll?	No Tonkinese 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 Ragdoll?	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease

Tonkinese vs Ragdoll Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Tonkinese vs Ragdoll cat?	$600 to $1000	$1200 to $2500

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