Exotic Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Exotic Shorthair	Russian Blue	Sphynx
Origins	United States	Russia	Canada
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	1	11	6
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Exotic	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx
Price Which one is cheaper, Exotic Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Sphynx cat?	$1200 to $2200	$1000 to $1700	$1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	No data available	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)

Exotic Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Sphynx Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx 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, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx?	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	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.	Foreign (Oriental) Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Copper Blue Blue-Green	Green	Green Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Exotic Shorthair, Russian Blue and Sphynx coats?	Dense	Short Hair	Hairless
Leg Lenght	Short	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Lean	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Flat-faced	Small and Deep-set	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Short and Broad	Straight	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Average	Moderate Sleep

Exotic Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Sphynx Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Moderate, shy and observant	Long, social and energetic
Guarding Instinct	Low	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	Low	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Poor

Exotic Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Sphynx Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	High grooming Sensitive skin
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx?	12-15 years	10-16 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Exotic Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Sphynx cat?	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx?	No Exotic 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.	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Exotic Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Sphynx?	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Exotic Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Sphynx Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle meows	Quiet and shy meows	Loud and energetic sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Gentle and calm	Shy and loyal	Outgoing and energetic
Tail Behavior	Gentle and calm tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Outgoing and energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Low	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	Low	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Interactive Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	High
Curiosity	Low	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Low	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Sphynx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair 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.	Difficult to Train: Sphynx cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx?	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, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx?	Affectionate	Active	Loyal
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Exotic 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.	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Exotic Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Sphynx?	High: Exotic 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: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx?	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx?	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Exotic Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Sphynx?	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx?	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, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx?	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.

Exotic Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Sphynx 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	No data available	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic 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 Sphynx coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Exotic Shorthair or Russian Blue or Sphynx?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Exotic Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

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