Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Cornish Rex	Russian Blue
Origins	Ethiopia	United Kingdom	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	10	13	11
Reviews	0	1	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Corn Rex Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex vs Russian Blue cat?	$900 to $1500	$800 to $1200	$1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Cornish Rex Breed Club	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex or Russian Blue cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	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.
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex or Russian Blue?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian, Cornish Rex and Russian Blue coats?	Shorthair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Short	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Long and Narrow	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Whip-like	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Average

Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

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

Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Affectionate Requires attention	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	High	High
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex or Russian Blue?	14-15 years	11-14 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex vs Russian Blue cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex or Russian Blue?	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Cornish Rex 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex vs Russian Blue?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet meows and chirps	Soft and high-pitched meows	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Alert and curious	Lively and affectionate	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when excited	Curly tail with expressive movements	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Low	Moderate
Independence	High	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Interactive	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Highly Trainable: Cornish Rex cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex 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, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex or Russian Blue?	Active	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cornish Rex 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: Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex vs Russian Blue?	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Cornish Rex 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, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex or Russian Blue?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex or Russian Blue?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Cornish Rex 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, Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex vs Russian Blue?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex 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, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex or Russian Blue?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on 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, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex or Russian Blue?	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.

Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex or Russian Blue?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cornish Rex coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex or Russian Blue?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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