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Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue" Compare Birman and Devon Rex. Which is better: Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
 
 
 
Name Birman Devon Rex Russian Blue
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Group Crossbreed Mutation Natural
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Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue cat?
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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight
Which is heavier, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Coat
What is the difference between Birman, Devon Rex and Russian Blue coats?
Long Hair Short Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Eye Color Blue Gold
Blue
Odd
Green
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Large
Pointed
Wide-set

Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

Dental CareModerate High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Devon Rex 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.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability
Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Moderately Trainable: Devon Rex cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
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, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
Affectionate Highly interactive Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Devon Rex 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.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue?
High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Devon Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue?
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
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.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue Other Names Comparison

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat

Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
14-15 years 10-15 years 10-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue cat?
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Devon Rex or Russian Blue?
No
Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue?
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Patellar Luxation
Hereditary Myopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Bladder Stones

Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue Price Comparison

Price
Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Devon Rex vs Russian Blue cat?
$700 to $1500 $1200 to $1800 $1000 to $1700

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