Brazilian Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Brazilian Shorthair	Russian Blue	American Shorthair
Origins	Brazil	Russia	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	45	11	9
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pelo Curto Brasileiro Gato De Pelo Curto Brasileiro	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Domestic Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Brazilian Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $1300	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) World Cat Federation (WCF)	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)

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

Size Which is bigger, Brazilian Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Brazilian Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Male: 12 - 22 pounds, Female: 10 - 16 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Brazilian Shorthair have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	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	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	No data available	Green	Green Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	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 Brazilian Shorthair, Russian Blue and American Shorthair coats?	Short	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	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	Round	Small and Deep-set	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Heavy	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Calm More Sleep

Brazilian Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, active 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	Good	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Poor	Good

Brazilian Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Playful	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Easy to breed, healthy and robust	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet, wet food	High protein, wet food	High protein, raw diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Low	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Brazilian Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	14-20 years	10-16 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Brazilian Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair cat?	The Brazilian Shorthair 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, Brazilian Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	No Brazilian Shorthair 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, Brazilian Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Periodontal Disease Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Brazilian Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate meowing	Quiet and shy meows	Moderate meowing
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, friendly and sociable	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company
Facial Expression	Active and friendly	Shy and loyal	Calm and adaptable
Tail Behavior	Quick swishes when playing	Shy and loyal tail movements	Flicks tail when curious
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Moderate	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 Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	High
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Medium
Activity	Low Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Brazilian Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	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	Difficult to Train: Brazilian Shorthair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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, Brazilian Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Brazilian Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Active	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Brazilian Shorthair 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: Brazilian Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair?	High: Brazilian Shorthair 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, Brazilian Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	The Brazilian Shorthair 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, Brazilian Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Brazilian Shorthair 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: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Brazilian Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair?	Average: the Brazilian Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	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, Brazilian Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, Brazilian Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	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, Brazilian Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	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.

Brazilian Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Brazilian Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Brazilian Shorthair 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, Brazilian Shorthair 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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