If you compare an Himalayan cat with ragdoll which is the best?

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Answer: Himalayan vs. Ragdoll catsRagdolls have a calmer disposition and more dependent personality than do Himalayans. Himalayans CAN be lap cats; Ragdolls ARE lap cats. They need to be doted on and be near people as much as possible, and they love to be handled. Himalayans, depending on the line and how well they are socialized as kittens, may enjoy being handled as well, but not to the extent of a Ragdoll, which literally goes limp when picked up - hence, its name. Oftentimes, Ragdolls will greet visitors at the door much like a dog.

Ragdolls also shed much less than Himalayans do because Ragdolls do not have an undercoat, which is typically the cause for excessive shedding in cats. Ragdolls will still shed a little bit, but nothing compared to other fluffy cat breeds, like the Himalayan or the Persian.

Furthermore, Ragdoll coats never mat like Himalayan and Persian coats tend to do. Therefore, they do not require grooming nearly as frequently as Himalayans.

Ragdolls, on average, grow to be quite a bit larger than most Himalayan cats. The average female Ragdoll gets to about 14 or 15 lbs, and the males average closer to 20 lbs, though some particularly large males can reach 30 lbs. That's a BIG baby! It usually take 3-4 years before a Ragdoll reaches its full size at maturity.

Ragdolls, given their extremely mellow disposition, have virtually no fighting instincts like other cat breeds, so they must be kept indoors only. They will not defend themselves against a predator or other cats if let outside. Himalayans have better "wild" insticts, so they can be let go outside.

If you want a cat that will kill mice and Spiders and such in your basement, a Ragdoll is not for you. They do not hunt like Himalayans and other cat breeds. They prefer to just look pretty and purr on your lap while being petted.

Finally, most Ragdoll lines (though, check with the breeder) are free of any major health risks. Persians, on the contrary, have all kinds of health risks - especially respiratory. I do not know much about Himalayan health risks; you would have to look into that, but Ragdolls are generally a good breed for low health risks.