British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Russian Blue	American Shorthair
Origins	United Kingdom	Russia	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	3	11	9
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Domestic Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	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)

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

Size Which is bigger, British 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, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	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	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Green	Green Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	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 British Shorthair, Russian Blue and American Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Lean
Head Shape	Round	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	Button	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Calm More Sleep

British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food	High protein, raw diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	12-17 years	10-16 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	No British 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, British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

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

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and shy meows	Moderate meowing
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Shy and loyal	Calm and adaptable
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Shy and loyal tail movements	Flicks tail when curious
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	High
Territoriality	High	Moderate	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Moderate
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	High
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	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	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair 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: 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, British Shorthair 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, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Affectionate	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British 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: British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	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, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	The British 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, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: British 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, British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs American Shorthair?	Average: the British 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, British 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, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, British Shorthair 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.

British 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	High	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or American Shorthair?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British 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, British 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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