Ragdoll
VS
Turkish Van
Ragdoll vs Turkish Van
Compare Ragdoll and Turkish Van 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
Turkish Van
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
4 – 9 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 17 years
12 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
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
3/5
Shedding
4/5
4/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Ragdoll
Great with kids
Super smart
Turkish Van
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 Turkish Van
The Turkish Van is a large, athletic, semi-longhaired cat known for its mostly white “Van pattern” with color on head and tail. Intelligent and curious, it enjoys water, active play, and puzzle toys. Affectionate but independent, it bonds closely while preferring to stay near rather than on laps.
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