Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Siberian	Russian Blue
Origins	France	Russia	Russia
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	19	22	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue cat?	$700 to $1500	$1200 to $2500	$1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Siberian or Russian Blue cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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, Birman or Siberian or Russian Blue?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 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-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	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 Birman, Siberian and Russian Blue coats?	Long Hair	Semi-long	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Robust	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Oval	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Long, loyal and affectionate	Moderate, shy and observant
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Poor

Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate High grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Birman or Siberian or Russian Blue?	14-15 years	12-15 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Siberian or Russian Blue?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siberian 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, Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet and affectionate meows	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Loyal and affectionate	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	High	Moderate
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	High
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Average Trainability: Siberian 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Birman or Siberian 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, Birman or Siberian or Russian Blue?	Affectionate	Curious	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian 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: Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siberian 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, Birman or Siberian or Russian Blue?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Siberian or Russian Blue?	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siberian 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, Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siberian 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, Birman or Siberian or Russian Blue?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or Siberian or Russian Blue?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively 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, Birman or Siberian 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.

Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

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

Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Birman vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

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