American Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	Russian Blue	Tonkinese
Origins	United States	Russia	Canada
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	9	11	18
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Tonk
Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Tonkinese cat?	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

American Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Tonkinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Copper	Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair, Russian Blue and Tonkinese coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Medium-short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Lean	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Small and Deep-set	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Average	Active Less Sleep

American Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Tonkinese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused on play and hunting	Moderate, shy and observant	Long, social and playful
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Poor	Poor

American Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Tonkinese Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, raw diet	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese?	15-17 years	10-16 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Tonkinese cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Tonkinese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

American Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Tonkinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate meowing	Quiet and shy meows	Social and playful meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, but can be shy	Good, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and adaptable	Shy and loyal	Social and playful
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when curious	Shy and loyal tail movements	Social and playful tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Curious Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	High	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Tonkinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Average Trainability: Russian Blue cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese?	Active	Active	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Tonkinese?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Tonkinese?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

American Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or Russian Blue or Tonkinese?	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.

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