Russian Blue vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	British Shorthair
Origins	Russia	United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Natural
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Russian Blue vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or British Shorthair cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Russian Blue or British Shorthair cat?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue and British 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	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Russian Blue vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or British Shorthair?	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 British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or British Shorthair?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Russian Blue vs British 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.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Russian Blue or British 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 British Shorthair?	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	British 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 British Shorthair?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Russian Blue or British Shorthair?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or British Shorthair?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs British Shorthair?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or British Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or British Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or British 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 British Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica

Russian Blue vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Russian Blue cats live longer than British Shorthair?	10-16 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs British Shorthair cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or British Shorthair?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs British Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Russian Blue vs British Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs British Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $1700	$1,500 to $3,000

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