Maine Coon Vs. Ragdoll
Maine Coons and Ragdolls share many similarities! They are both larger kitties with stunning thick coats. Maine Coons have a long more coarse coat whereas Ragdolls have a medium to long plush coat. Maine Coons are a bit larger weighing up to 25 plus pounds, but around 20 pounds is the limit for most Ragdoll cats.
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Both breeds are incredibly social and enjoy being right in the middle of family activities. Maine Coons are a bit more curious and adventurous than Ragdolls. Ragdolls prefer a bit more of a laid back lifestyle. Ragdolls are typically quiet and don't vocalize much whereas Maine Coons are famous for their adorable chirps! Maine Coons typically live around 12 to 15 years old. Ragdolls can live up to 20 years old.
LETS LOOK AT A GLANCE
MAINE COON
RAGDOLL
Height: 8-17 inches
Weight: 10-25 (plus) pounds
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Grooming Needs: Moderate/High
Family Friendly: YES
Other Pet Friendly: YES
Trainability: Very bright, engaged and learns quickly.
Height: 9-11 inches
Weight: 8-20 pounds
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Grooming Needs: Moderate/High
Family Friendly: YES
Other Pet Friendly: YES
Trainability: Smart, eager to please and very motivated by treats.
SIZE AND APPEARANCE
Now... let's get into size and appearance a little more! While Ragdolls are considered to be a larger breed, Maine Coons are the largest domestic cat breed. They are very muscular and rugged whereas Ragdolls are more elegant and graceful. Maine Coons have a very long coat with an undercoat! Ragdolls coats are semi-long to long and they do not have an undercoat. That adorable fur on Maine Coons ears are called Tufts! Almost every single Maine Coon will have ear tufts. Ragdolls typically do not have ear tufts but it is possible! Maine Coons are famous for their stunning bushy tail! Ragdolls have a more tapered tail!
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Since we are talking about appearance, let's get into grooming!!! Both Maine Coons and Ragdolls require regular grooming. This prevents matting and tangles in their fur (which is not fun). Maine Coons may require more frequent grooming especially during shedding season! At PurrCozi Kitties we groom our kitties every other day! Here is a link to our supplies page! You can find all the supplies that we use here for grooming!
Theodore as a kitten! Look at those ear tufts!
Maine Coon Vs. Ragdoll
HEALTH
Both the Maine Coon and Ragdoll are generally very healthy breeds. But like all cats they may be prone to certain genetic health issues. The most common disease in both breeds is HCM which is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This is very common is every single breed of cat and not just pedigreed kitties are prone to this. This is why here at PurrCozi we are extremely diligent with health testing and have yearly Echos done to test our breeding cats! Every single one of our cats are HCM negative and come from extremely healthy lines that are also negative for HCM!
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Read more about the health testing we do....
"WHAT BREED IS RIGHT FOR ME?"
Well... Maine Coons and Ragdolls are both large felines with the most gorgeous medium/long coats!
Both breeds are extremely easy going and adaptable to almost every life style! They are family oriented and get along amazing with just about anyone including kiddos and other pets! However... There are a few differences that can help you make your decision, this includes temperament and size! Maine Coons are a bit bigger than Ragdolls and can outweigh them anywhere from 5-10 pounds or more!
Maine Coons and Ragdolls are both known as the "Dog of the cat world" because they are so friendly and love to be with their people and follow them everywhere! Maine Coons are a bit more curious and super intelligent. They love to adventure and play! Ragdolls are a bit more laid back and will play but then enjoy finding a comfy spot to take a nap! Both breeds are extremely social and love to be with their families.
Both breeds are absolutely excellent family kitties, you can't go wrong with either breed! If you are looking for a very large, outgoing and adventurous kitty who is the perfect adventure buddy! A kitty who is also extremely social and loves being everywhere their people are then the Maine Coon is the breed for you! They adapt the most every family lifestyle!
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If you are looking for a kitty who is large, outgoing, super laid back, who is also social and loves being everywhere their people are they the Ragdoll is the breed for you! They love cuddles more than anything! They are a super floppy breed who doesn't mind being carried around by kiddos! They also adapt to most every family lifestyle!
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TAKE THIS QUIZ TO SEE WHAT BREED IS PERFECT FOR YOU!
