Abyssinian vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Russian Blue	American Shorthair
Origins	Ethiopia	Russia	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	10	11	9
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Domestic Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair cat?	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Low
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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Abyssinian vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Russian Blue or American Shorthair 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.	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 Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green	Green Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian, Russian Blue and American Shorthair coats?	Shorthair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Short	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Lean	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Small and Deep-set	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Calm More Sleep

Abyssinian vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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

Abyssinian vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	High protein, raw diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Abyssinian or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	14-15 years	10-16 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	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.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair?	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) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Abyssinian vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet meows and chirps	Quiet and shy meows	Moderate meowing
Interaction With Other Pets	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company
Facial Expression	Alert and curious	Shy and loyal	Calm and adaptable
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when excited	Shy and loyal tail movements	Flicks tail when curious
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	High
Territoriality	High	Moderate	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Interactive	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	High
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	Medium
Activity	Highly Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair 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.	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: American Shorthair 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 or American 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, Abyssinian or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Active	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.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair?	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.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Abyssinian or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Russian Blue or American 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, Abyssinian or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	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 Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	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 Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	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.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or Russian Blue or American 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.

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Abyssinian vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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