Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Siberian	Birman
Origins	Russia	Russia	France
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Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	11	22	19
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman cat?	$1000 to $1700	$1200 to $2500	$700 to $1500
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) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Siberian or Birman 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.	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 Siberian or Birman?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Siberian and Birman coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Lean	Robust	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Oval	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, shy and observant	Long, loyal and affectionate	Moderate, enjoys companionship
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	Low
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Moderate

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level	High	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Siberian or Birman?	10-16 years	12-15 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Siberian or Birman?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and affectionate meows	Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Loyal and affectionate	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	High
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
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: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Russian Blue or Siberian or Birman?	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 Siberian or Birman?	Active	Curious	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Birman 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 Siberian or Birman?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Siberian or Birman?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Siberian or Birman?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or Siberian or Birman?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	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 Siberian or Birman?	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.

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	High	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Siberian or Birman?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Siberian or Birman?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman Health Comparison

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Birman Grooming Comparison

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