Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Russian Blue
Origins	Ethiopia	Russia
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Group	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	10	11
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Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Russian Blue cat?	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
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or Russian Blue cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian and Russian Blue coats?	Shorthair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Russian Blue?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian 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 Russian Blue?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian 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 Russian Blue?	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 Russian Blue?	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian 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 Russian Blue?	High: Abyssinian 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 Russian Blue?	The Abyssinian 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 Russian Blue?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs Russian Blue?	Outstanding: Abyssinian 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 Russian Blue?	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 Russian Blue?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Abyssinian 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.

Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat

Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Abyssinian cats live longer than Russian Blue?	14-15 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Russian Blue cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Russian Blue?	No Abyssinian 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, Abyssinian vs Russian Blue?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones

Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Russian Blue cat?	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $1700

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