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Russian Blue vs Siamese vs Toyger Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Russian Blue vs Siamese vs Toyger" Compare Russian Blue and Siamese. Which is better: Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger?
 
 
 
Name Russian Blue Siamese Toyger
OriginsRussia flagRussia Thailand flagThailand United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Mutation Crossbreed
Popularity Rank111544
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat Siam, Thai Cat Toyger Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Siamese vs Toyger cat?
$1000 to $1700 $600 to $1200 $2000 to $3500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition 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) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)

Russian Blue vs Siamese vs Toyger Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger 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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger?
Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI No data available Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Substantial
Toyger are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		No data available Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Green No data available Gold
Copper
Hair Color and Pattern Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen. No data available Bold, dark, and uniform broken vertical stripes on a bright orange background, mimicking the coat pattern of a tiger.
Coat
What is the difference between Russian Blue, Siamese and Toyger coats?
Short Hair Short Hair Short
Leg Lenght Medium Long Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Lean Muscular Robust
Head Shape Triangular Triangular Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Small and Deep-set Slanted Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Straight Long and Narrow Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled 		Fine
Short
Silky
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Sturdy
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Average Moderate Sleep

Russian Blue vs Siamese vs Toyger Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Moderate, shy and observant Long, vocal and attentive Moderate, playful and friendly
Guarding Instinct Moderate Moderate High
Protection Instincts Moderate Moderate High
Climbing Ability Moderate High High
Jumping Ability Good Excellent Excellent
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Poor Good

Russian Blue vs Siamese vs Toyger Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Low maintenance
Independent 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate Moderate High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level High Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Low High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger?
10-16 years 12-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Siamese vs Toyger cat?
The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Toyger cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger?
Yes
Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Toyger cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Siamese vs Toyger?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Toygers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Bladder Stones 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Heart Murmurs
Climate Temperate Hot Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Low High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Easy Medium

Russian Blue vs Siamese vs Toyger Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and shy meows Very loud and talkative Playful and friendly meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, but can be shy Good, very social and interactive Good, playful and friendly
Facial Expression Shy and loyal Vocal and social Playful and friendly
Tail Behavior Shy and loyal tail movements Vocal and social tail movements Playful and friendly tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate High High
Attention Needs Moderate High Moderate
Protectiveness Moderate Moderate High
Territoriality Moderate High High
Independence High Moderate High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Moderate High
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Moderate High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low Low Medium
Activity
Low Active
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Low
Independent 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Toyger are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.
Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Difficult to Train: Toyger 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, Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger?
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, Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger?
Active Active Playful
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Toyger cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Siamese vs Toyger?
Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.
High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Toyger 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 Siamese or Toyger?
The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Toyger cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger?
Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Toyger owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Siamese vs Toyger?
Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Toyger is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
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, Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Russian Blue vs Siamese vs Toyger 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 CareModerate High Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Toyger coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Siamese or Toyger?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
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.

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