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Ragdoll and Siamese Cats: Are They More Alike Than You Think?

This articles talks about the similarities, as well as the differences between Ragdolls and Siamese cats so that you can get an idea of the unique features of each of these cats.

Ragdolls and Siamese Cats – Similarities

The biggest characteristic shared between Ragdoll and Siamese cats is the seal color pattern of their fur. This means the white to creamy white bodies with dark brown masks, ears, tails, and mittens in contrast. 

Breed Origins

Siamese – As the name may suggest, Siamese cats come from Thailand (Siam) and they are one of the oldest cat breeds in the entire world, dating back to 1351 AD. 

Breed Origins

Ragdolls – This breed also came about in the 1960s when seal point cats were all the rage.  Ann Baker of Riverside, California developed the Ragdoll breed and trademarked the name. 

Coat

Siamese – The typical Siamese cat has a very short, yet uniquely silky coat. Please note that there are no long-haired Siamese cats. 

Coat

Ragdoll – The breed standard for Ragdolls is the long coat of silky texture, which is similar to the touch of rabbit fur. 

Color Patterns

Siamese – While the seal point Siamese cat is the breed’s best-known color variety, these cats also come in several other colors – blue point, chocolate point, lilac point, flame point, and cream point. 

Color Patterns

Ragdoll – This breed became popular with seal point individuals. As such, to this day, this is the most common type of Ragdoll cat. However, like for the Siamese, there is significant variety in colors and patterns. 

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