British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Chartreux Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Russian Blue	Chartreux
Origins	United Kingdom	Russia	France
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Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	3	11	68
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Felis catus coeruleus Chartreuse cat Chartreaux Cat Felis Silvestris Cartusenensis
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Chartreux cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$1000 to $1700	$1500 to $2000
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)	CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) TICA (The International Cat Association) FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline)

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

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Chartreux 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 Chartreux?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 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.	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	Gold 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.	Blue
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, Russian Blue and Chartreux coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Solid
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	Hooded
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Average

British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Chartreux Special Abilities Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Chartreux Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent	Moderate grooming Independent
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Easy to breed, healthy and robust
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Low
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	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Chartreux?	12-17 years	10-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Chartreux cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Chartreux cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Chartreux?	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 Chartreux 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 Chartreux?	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 Struvite Crystals
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	High
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Chartreux Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, but can be shy	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Shy and loyal	Quiet and observant
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Shy and loyal tail movements	Slow swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
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	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Chartreux 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.	Challenging to Train: Chartreux cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Chartreux?	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 Chartreux?	Affectionate	Active	Affectionate
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.	Chartreux 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 Chartreux?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Chartreux 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 Chartreux?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Chartreux cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Chartreux?	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: Chartreux 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 Chartreux?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Chartreux's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Chartreux?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Chartreux?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	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, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Chartreux?	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 Chartreux Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Low
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 Chartreux?	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.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Chartreux?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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