Ragdoll vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison

Ragdoll vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed ComparisonRagdoll is originated from United States but Asian Semi-Longhair is originated from United Kingdom. Both Ragdoll and Asian Semi-Longhair are having almost same weight. Ragdoll may live 3 years more than Asian Semi-Longhair. Both Ragdoll and Asian Semi-Longhair has same litter size. Both Ragdoll and Asian Semi-Longhair requires Moderate maintenance.

History

ragdoll - historyIt was in the 1960s that a regular domestic longhaired cat with white fur produced several litters of cats. There was one litter where the kittens with a docile temperament, seemed to go limp when picked up.

Anne Baker set out to start a breeding program and all Ragdolls are descended from Baker's cats. In fact, the cat credited as the original Ragdoll was a cat with the name Josephine, and Ragdolls are sometimes called ‘the daughters of Josephine.

Baker set up her own registry, the International Ragdoll Cat Association. The IRCA still exists, but another pair developed the Ragdoll standard that is accepted by major cat registries. Today. The biggest international Ragdoll breed club is the Ragdoll Fanciers' Club International.

asian semi longhair - historySimilar to the Asian Shorthair, the Asian Semi-Longhair with its semi-long fur was developed in the UK in the 1980s and isn’t recognized by any U.S. registries.

It is believed that the cat breed goes back to matings between the Chinchilla and Burmilla cats. This cat may not be recognized by any of the U.S. registries but it has recognition in the GCCF.

Basic Information

Origin:
United States
United Kingdom
Weight Male:
5 - 9 kg
11 - 20 pounds
5 - 7 kg
11 - 16 pounds
Weight Female:
5 - 9 kg
11 - 20 pounds
5 - 7 kg
11 - 16 pounds
Life Span:
12 - 18 Years
12 - 15 Years
Litter Size:
2 - 6
2 - 6
Other Names:
Daughters of Josephine
Tiffany
Colors Available:
chocolate point, seal point and others, several shades - cream point
chocolate, brown, Different colors and patterns suc as black, blue and lilac
Coat:
semi-long to long
Luxurious silky medium to long hair
Shedding:
Moderate
Moderate
Temperament:
Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Curious, Docile, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Lively, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Quiet, Responsive, Social, Sweet, Territorial
Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Curious, Docile, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Lively, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Quiet, Responsive, Social, Sweet, Territorial
Grooming:
Moderate maintenance
Moderate maintenance
Trainability:
Easy
Moderate
Hypoallergenic:
No
No
Kids Friendly:
Yes
Yes
New Owners Friendly:
Yes
Yes

Description

ragdoll kitten - descriptionThe beautiful Ragdoll cat is a large, heavy-boned cat. Sometimes they can be 9kg in weight. It has a soft, silky coat that can be semi-long to long.

The cat has remarkable blue eye and the beautiful silky coat comes in several shades such as cream point, chocolate point, seal point, and others.

The ears are medium-sized and, the legs long and strong and the oval-shaped eyes are blue. The cat is known as a pointed breed, which means that the body is lighter in color than the points.

Temperament:

Ragdolls are casual, even-tempered, laid-back kind of cats. They are playful but not particularly energetic so you won’t find these cats leaping onto top perches such as what other cats do.

These docile cats love to be petted and pampered and carried around. It literally goes limp with pleasure at being loved and pampered by its human companions. He’s such a friendly cat who, much like a dog, will even greet you at the door and learn to play some games.

This amicable cat gets on well with children and other pets in the home, making a splendid family pet and he can even learn to walk on a leash.

asian semi longhair kitten - descriptionThis beautiful cat is medium to large in size and can weigh up to 6 or 7kg. The body is compact, the face and eyes round with a slightly blunt snout. The ears are fairly small and pointed.

The luxurious silky coat comes in different colors and patterns such as black, brown, chocolate, blue and lilac, which happen to be the five main colors of this beautiful cat with his shiny green eyes.

Temperament:

The Asia Semi-Longhair is a gentle cat but curious and active. These are cats that become attached to their human owers and don’t like to share their humans with other cats.

They’re very talkative and they are therefore not the best breed to keep in an apartment. It’s also a cat that doesn’t like to be left on its own for long periods of time and will make a friend of children and other pets such as dogs if it means some companionship.

Characteristics

ragdoll cat - characteristicsThe Ragdoll really is a splendid cat for any family that loves pets. They are such loving cats and adore being pampered by their human owners.

These cats get on well with children and other pets, and because they are such mild-mannered cats, you never find a Ragdoll striking out in anger. That is why it is so important that children be taught kindness and gentleness with animals like the Ragdoll and not to take advantage of its good nature.

Playful and entertaining, the Ragdoll is bursting with his own unique personality – a super feline companion for the whole family.

asian semi longhair cat - characteristicsThe Asian Semi-longhair is such a sociable, friendly cat and he loves his human family so much that he can’t bear to be separated from them. It is often referred to as being a dependent cat, as it absolutely hates being alone and does not want to be separated from the people he loves.

It’s not the type of cat to get if you work long hours and there is nobody else at home. It's the kind of cat that also gets on well with kids and dogs.

He is such a playful cat that even a yarn of wool will keep him amused for ages and he loves toys. For so much friendship coming from your feline friend, he deserves plenty of love and attention - after all, he is prepared to give you that.

Health Problems

ragdoll kittens - health problemsAll cats, whatever the breed, can succumb to any one of the many cat diseases there are. A high-quality diet, a loving, caring lifestyle, the appropriate vaccines and parasite treatment can all help to keep your Ragdoll as happy and healthy as possible.

Ragdolls are generally healthy cats but you may want to look out for bladder stones. Another disease to watch for is a heart condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This heart disease causes thickening of the heart muscle.

While the disease is usually found in older cats, there is also a juvenile form that affects younger cats, and often young Ragdolls.

Sometimes there aren’t symptoms, and if your cat has labored breathing, loses his appetite or has vomiting, you may need to get your Ragdoll to the vet who will listen to his heart for abnormalities.

asian semi longhair kittens - health problemsThe Asian Semi-longhair is a robust cat, not prone to lots of health issues and he can reach up to 15 years of age.

It doesn’t have any particular breed-specific diseases, but as with any cat, you want to be looking out for heart and periodontal diseases.

Also, hypokalaemic polymyopathy is a condition that results in muscle weakness and pain in your cat. The cause is low potassium and your pet's entire body can have muscle weakness.

Some other symptoms include being stiff, slow walking and an actual reluctance to walk. Some of the common causes of this illness include chronic kidney disease and poor diet.

Caring The Pet

ragdoll cats - caringEven though the Ragdoll’s coat is long and silky, it’s the kind of coat that doesn’t require too much maintenance. Certainly, you’ll want to comb and brush it once a week.

The other grooming he requires is regular nail trimming.

Understand your Ragdoll’s eating habits. Remember cats are carnivores and this means that their diet has to be made up of meat. Food puzzles are great for these cats but whatever snacks and treats you give your Ragdoll, make sure that they are healthy for a cat and don’t give your cat digestive problems.

Provide your Ragdoll with a litter tray and make sure to remove the feces every single day.

Cats are prone to periodontal disease, but while it has become the latest trend to brush your pet’s teeth, this can be upsetting and traumatic for a pet. A good diet can help to keep teeth healthy. Your vet can look inside your pet's mouth to see if any teeth need attending to.

asian semi longhair cats - caringYour Asian Semi-Longhair will require regular deworming.

Keep your cat’s vaccines up to date.

The Asian Semi-longhair has moderate to long hair, and it’s a cat that sheds quite a bit so use a soft brush to brush the coat gently twice a week.

Have your cat spayed or neutered as this can prevent unwanted kittens. Not only this, doing this for your cat can be beneficial for your cat and bring out better characteristics in them. They no longer want to roam and mark territory. In the female cat it's the removal of the cat’s ovaries and uterus, and with the male cat, neutering is the removal of the cat’s testicles.

After this op, your vet will explain to you how to look after your recovering pet.

Comparison with other breeds

  1. Ragdoll vs Abyssinian - Breed Comparison
  2. Ragdoll vs Aegean - Breed Comparison
  3. Ragdoll vs African Serval - Breed Comparison
  4. Ragdoll vs Chausie - Breed Comparison
  5. Ragdoll vs American Bobtail - Breed Comparison
  6. Ragdoll vs American Curl - Breed Comparison
  7. Ragdoll vs American Keuda - Breed Comparison
  8. Ragdoll vs American Longhair - Breed Comparison
  9. Ragdoll vs American Polydactyl - Breed Comparison
  10. Ragdoll vs American Shorthair - Breed Comparison
  11. Ragdoll vs American Wirehair - Breed Comparison
  12. Ragdoll vs Applehead Siamese - Breed Comparison
  13. Ragdoll vs Ashera - Breed Comparison
  14. Ragdoll vs Asian - Breed Comparison
  15. Ragdoll vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison
  16. Ragdoll vs Australian Mist - Breed Comparison
  17. Ragdoll vs Balinese - Breed Comparison
  18. Ragdoll vs Bengal - Breed Comparison
  19. Ragdoll vs Bicolor - Breed Comparison
  20. Ragdoll vs Birman - Breed Comparison
  21. Ragdoll vs Blue Russian - Breed Comparison
  22. Ragdoll vs Bombay - Breed Comparison
  23. Ragdoll vs Brazilian Shorthair - Breed Comparison
  24. Ragdoll vs Bristol - Breed Comparison
  25. Ragdoll vs British Longhair - Breed Comparison
  26. Asian Semi-Longhair vs Abyssinian - Breed Comparison
  27. Asian Semi-Longhair vs Aegean - Breed Comparison
  28. Asian Semi-Longhair vs African Serval - Breed Comparison
  29. Asian Semi-Longhair vs Chausie - Breed Comparison
  30. Asian Semi-Longhair vs American Bobtail - Breed Comparison
  31. Asian Semi-Longhair vs American Curl - Breed Comparison
  32. Asian Semi-Longhair vs American Keuda - Breed Comparison
  33. Asian Semi-Longhair vs American Longhair - Breed Comparison
  34. Asian Semi-Longhair vs American Polydactyl - Breed Comparison
  35. Asian Semi-Longhair vs American Shorthair - Breed Comparison
  36. Asian Semi-Longhair vs American Wirehair - Breed Comparison
  37. Asian Semi-Longhair vs Applehead Siamese - Breed Comparison
  38. Asian Semi-Longhair vs Ashera - Breed Comparison
  39. Asian Semi-Longhair vs Asian - Breed Comparison
  40. Australian Mist vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison
  41. Balinese vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison
  42. Bengal vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison
  43. Bicolor vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison
  44. Birman vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison
  45. Blue Russian vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison
  46. Bombay vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison
  47. Brazilian Shorthair vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison
  48. Bristol vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison
  49. British Longhair vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison
  50. British Shorthair vs Asian Semi-Longhair - Breed Comparison

View/Compare Breeds

Popular Cat Breeds