Arabian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Arabian Mau	Russian Blue	Burmese
Origins		Russia	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	47	11	21
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alley cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Burmese Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Arabian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Burmese cat?	$500 to $800	$1000 to $1700	$1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Low
Breed Recognition	World Cat Federation (WCF) Emirates Feline Federation (EFF)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available

Arabian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese 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, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese?	Male: 9 - 16 pounds, Female: 8 - 14 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Arabian Mau have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	No data available	Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum
Coat What is the difference between Arabian Mau, Russian Blue and Burmese coats?	Short	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Lean	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Small and Deep-set	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Convex
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Active Less Sleep

Arabian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, active and alert	Moderate, shy and observant	Long, highly social and focused
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Poor	Moderate

Arabian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Independent Requires exercise	Low maintenance Independent	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Natural breed, easy to maintain	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese?	12-14 years	10-16 years	15-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Arabian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Burmese cat?	The Arabian Mau cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese?	No Arabian Mau 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.	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Arabian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Burmese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Periodontal Disease Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Easy

Arabian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and frequent meows	Quiet and shy meows	Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets	Moderate, can be territorial	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression	Friendly and loyal	Shy and loyal	People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior	Swishes tail when hunting	Shy and loyal tail movements	Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Arabian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Arabian Mau cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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.	Average Trainability: Burmese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese?	Affectionate	Active	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Arabian Mau 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.	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Arabian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Burmese?	High: Arabian Mau 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: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese?	The Arabian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese?	Very dog-friendly: Arabian Mau 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: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Arabian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Burmese?	Average: the Arabian Mau cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese?	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, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese?	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.

Arabian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	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	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Arabian Mau coat in good condition.	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 Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Arabian Mau or Russian Blue or Burmese?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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