Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Sphynx	Russian Blue	Exotic Shorthair
Origins	Canada	Russia	United States
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Group	Mutation	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	6	11	1
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Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available
Weight Which is heavier, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Sphynx, Russian Blue and Exotic Shorthair coats?	Hairless	Short Hair	Dense
Hair Color and Pattern	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White
Eye Color	Green Blue	Green	Copper Blue Blue-Green
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate	No data available
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Difficult to Train: Sphynx cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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: Exotic 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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Loyal	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair?	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Exotic Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair?	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Exotic

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	12-14 years	10-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair cat?	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1000 to $1700	$1200 to $2200

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