Balinese vs Russian Blue vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Balinese	Russian Blue	Turkish Angora
Origins	United States	Russia	Turkey
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	63	11	69
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Long-haired Siamese	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Ankara
Price Which one is cheaper, Balinese vs Russian Blue vs Turkish Angora cat?	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $1700	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	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)

Balinese vs Russian Blue vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Balinese or Russian Blue or Turkish Angora 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Balinese or Russian Blue or Turkish Angora?	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 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	Oriental Longhair Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Turkish Angora 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	Blue	Green	Gold Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.
Coat What is the difference between Balinese, Russian Blue and Turkish Angora coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Lean	Slender
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Slanted	Small and Deep-set	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Straight	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Heavy	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Average

Balinese vs Russian Blue vs Turkish Angora Special Abilities Comparison

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

Balinese vs Russian Blue vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Two or more small meals a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Low
Exercise Needs	High	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Balinese or Russian Blue or Turkish Angora?	10-15 years	10-16 years	15-18 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Balinese vs Russian Blue vs Turkish Angora cat?	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Balinese or Russian Blue or Turkish Angora?	Yes Balinese 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 Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Balinese vs Russian Blue vs Turkish Angora?	High Balineses 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) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Hard

Balinese vs Russian Blue vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and talkative	Quiet and shy meows	Graceful and active meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys the company of other pets	Good, but can be shy	Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression	Intelligent and energetic	Shy and loyal	Graceful and active
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail flicks	Shy and loyal tail movements	Graceful and active tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	High
Independence	Moderate	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Low
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	Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Balinese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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: Turkish Angora 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, Balinese or Russian Blue or Turkish Angora?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Balinese or Russian Blue or Turkish Angora?	Affectionate	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Balinese 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.	Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Balinese vs Russian Blue vs Turkish Angora?	High: Balinese 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: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Balinese or Russian Blue or Turkish Angora?	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Balinese or Russian Blue or Turkish Angora?	Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Balinese vs Russian Blue vs Turkish Angora?	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Balinese or Russian Blue or Turkish Angora?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Balinese or Russian Blue or Turkish Angora?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Balinese or Russian Blue or Turkish Angora?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Balinese vs Russian Blue vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

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

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Balinese vs Russian Blue vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

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