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British Longhair vs Ragdoll vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between British Longhair vs Ragdoll vs Persian" Compare British Longhair and Ragdoll. Which is better: British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
 
 
 
Name British Longhair Ragdoll Persian
OriginsUnited Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United States flagUnited States Iran flagIran
Group Natural Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank3625
Reviews010
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States) Rag doll Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price
Which one is cheaper, British Longhair vs Ragdoll vs Persian cat?
$800 to $1200 $1200 to $2500 $1500 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate High
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)
The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)
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British Longhair vs Ragdoll vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, British Longhair or Ragdoll 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, British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
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Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Medium
Small
Rounded
Eye Color Gold
Copper
Blue Copper
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more. 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.
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 British Longhair, Ragdoll and Persian coats?
Dense, Straight Semi-long Glossy
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Robust Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Round Round Flat-faced
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Oval Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Button Concave Straight
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Fine
Short
Silky
Soft
Curled
Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Low
High
Bone Structure Fine Robust Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep
Active
Less Sleep
Active
Less Sleep

British Longhair vs Ragdoll vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Short to moderate, relaxed and calm Moderate, gentle and affectionate Short to moderate, calm and gentle
Guarding Instinct Moderate Low Low
Protection Instincts Moderate Low Low
Climbing Ability Moderate Low Low
Jumping Ability Moderate Moderate Moderate
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Moderate Poor Poor

British Longhair vs Ragdoll vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming
Affectionate
High grooming
Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high protein Low fat, high fiber High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Moderate Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Low Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
12-15 years 12-17 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, British Longhair vs Ragdoll vs Persian cat?
The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
No
British Longhair 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.
No
Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, British Longhair vs Ragdoll 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)
Obesity
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

British Longhair vs Ragdoll vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and calm meows Soft and infrequent meows Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Moderate, can be reserved Excellent, very social and gentle Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression Calm and gentle Docile and affectionate Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior Calm tail, rarely flicks Docile and affectionate tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Low Low
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Low
Protectiveness Moderate Low Low
Territoriality Moderate Low Low
Independence Moderate Low Low
Response To Commands Moderate Low Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate Low Low
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm
Playful
Gentle
Calm
Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Moderate Low Low
Curiosity Moderate Low Low
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Cautious
Stalking Behavior Moderate Low Low
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Difficult
Agility Moderate Low Low
Travel Compatibility Low Medium Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Low Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium
Low
Independent
Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
Trainability
Difficult to Train: British Longhair 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.
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, British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
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, British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
Affectionate Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
British Longhair 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.
Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Longhair vs Ragdoll vs Persian?
High: British Longhair 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.
High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
Very dog-friendly: British Longhair 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.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, British Longhair vs Ragdoll vs Persian?
Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
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.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

British Longhair vs Ragdoll vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High Moderate High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll coat in good condition.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, British Longhair or Ragdoll or Persian?
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.
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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