Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Donskoy Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Siberian	Donskoy
Origins	Russia	Russia	Russia
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Group	Natural	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	11	22	23
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Russian Donskoy, Don Sphynx, Don Hairless, Russian Hairless
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Donskoy cat?	$1000 to $1700	$1200 to $2500	$500 to $2,000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
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) World Cat Federation (WCF)

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

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Siberian or Donskoy 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 Donskoy?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 6 - 12 pounds, Female: 4 - 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.	Foreign (Oriental) Donskoy have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Green	Green
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.	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 Russian Blue, Siberian and Donskoy coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long	Rubber bald, Flock, Velour, Brush
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Robust	Slender
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Oval	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Donskoy Special Abilities Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Donskoy Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming	High grooming Sensitive skin
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Siberian or Donskoy?	10-16 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Donskoy cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Donskoy cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Siberian or Donskoy?	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.	Yes Donskoy cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Donskoy?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Donskoys 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) Dental Problems Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur)
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Donskoy Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and affectionate meows	Quiet and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, friendly and social
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Loyal and affectionate	Intelligent and loyal
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Smooth and expressive tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Curious Interactive Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Low
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.	Active Adventurer. Donskoy 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.	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.	Difficult to Train: Donskoy 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 Siberian or Donskoy?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Russian Blue or Siberian or Donskoy?	Active	Curious	Affectionate, Social
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.	Donskoy 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 Donskoy?	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: Donskoy 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 Donskoy?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Donskoy cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Siberian or Donskoy?	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: Donskoy owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Donskoy?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Donskoy is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Siberian or Donskoy?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or Siberian or Donskoy?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or Siberian or Donskoy?	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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Donskoy Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	High	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Siberian or Donskoy?	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.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Siberian or Donskoy?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Donskoy Cat Breed Comparison

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

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Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Donskoy Health Comparison

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Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Donskoy Grooming Comparison

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