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Maine Coon vs Ragdoll
Maine Coon
Long
Ragdoll
Long
Choose the Maine Coon if you want…
- a dog or cat that learns quickly
- an active companion for long walks and play
Choose the Ragdoll if you want…
- a flat or small home
- less hair around the house
- a quieter companion
- a calmer companion
Side by side
| Trait | Maine Coon | Ragdoll |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Large | Large |
| Weight | 4.5–8 kg (10–18 lb) | 4.5–9 kg (10–20 lb) |
| Height | 25–41 cm (10–16 in) | 23–28 cm (9–11 in) |
| Life span | 12–15 years | 12–17 years |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Energy | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with children | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Good with other pets | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Suits a flat | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Grooming needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Quick answers
Which lives longer, the Maine Coon or the Ragdoll?
The Ragdoll, on average. Maine Coon: 12–15 years; Ragdoll: 12–17 years.
Is the Maine Coon or the Ragdoll better with children?
We rate them the same. Both still need supervision with young children.
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