Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Tonkinese	Chartreux	Russian Blue
Origins	Canada	France	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	18	68	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Tonk	Felis catus coeruleus Chartreuse cat Chartreaux Cat Felis Silvestris Cartusenensis	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue cat?	$600 to $1000	$1500 to $2000	$1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) TICA (The International Cat Association) FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue 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.
Weight Which is heavier, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Copper	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.	Blue	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Tonkinese, Chartreux and Russian Blue coats?	Medium-short	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Hooded	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Heavy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Average

Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

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

Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Moderate grooming Independent	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, healthy and robust	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Low	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue?	14-16 years	12-15 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue cat?	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Chartreux cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue?	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Chartreux cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue?	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Struvite Crystals	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Social and playful meows	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and friendly	Good, calm and friendly	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Social and playful	Quiet and observant	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Social and playful tail movements	Slow swaying when calm	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Moderate
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Curious Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Tonkinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Chartreux are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Challenging to Train: Chartreux cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue?	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, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue?	Curious	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chartreux 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue?	High: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Chartreux cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue?	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Chartreux cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue?	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Chartreux owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue?	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Chartreux's has great intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue?	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.

Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue 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 Care	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Tonkinese or Chartreux or Russian Blue?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

Tonkinese vs Chartreux vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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