Ragdoll
VS
Siberian Forest
Ragdoll vs Siberian Forest
Compare Ragdoll and Siberian Forest side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Ragdoll
Siberian Forest
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
4 – 9 kg
3 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 17 years
11 – 18 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
5/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Ragdoll
Great with kids
Super smart
Siberian Forest
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Summary
About Ragdoll
Large, muscular pointed cat with silky semi‑long coat and vivid blue eyes that stay blue for life. Relaxed and floppy when handled, it matures slowly, is calm, affectionate, people‑focused, and suits mainly indoor life. Coat needs regular but moderate grooming.
About Siberian Forest
The Siberian Forest cat is a strong, medium‑large Russian breed with a thick triple coat and many colours. Loyal and people‑focused, it is playful, athletic, intelligent and enjoys training and vertical space. Generally robust, it may face HCM or PKD and needs regular grooming and interaction.
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