Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	American Shorthair
Origins	Russia	United States
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Group	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	11	9
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Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or American Shorthair 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.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Russian Blue or American Shorthair cat?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue and American Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Green	Green Copper
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	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.

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	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: American Shorthair 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, Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	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, Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs American Shorthair?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs American Shorthair?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	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.

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Domestic Shorthair

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Russian Blue cats live longer than American Shorthair?	10-16 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs American Shorthair cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs American Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs American Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $1200

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