British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Colorpoint Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Russian Blue	Colorpoint Shorthair
Origins	United Kingdom	Russia	United States
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Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	3	11	65
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Colorpoint
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Colorpoint Shorthair cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $800
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
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)

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

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Colorpoint 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Colorpoint Shorthair?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.	Foreign (Oriental) Colorpoint Shorthair have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Pointed pattern in a variety of colors, such as seal, chocolate, blue, lilac, red, and cream.
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, Russian Blue and Colorpoint Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Robust
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Small and Deep-set	Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Straight	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Active Less Sleep

British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Colorpoint Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Colorpoint Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming Vocal
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Low
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 Colorpoint Shorthair?	12-17 years	10-16 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Colorpoint Shorthair cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Colorpoint Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Colorpoint 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.	Yes Colorpoint Shorthair cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Colorpoint Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Colorpoint Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
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 Colorpoint Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and shy meows	Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, but can be shy	Good, social and interactive
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Shy and loyal	Vocal and loving
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Shy and loyal tail movements	Elegant tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Moderate
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Low
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.	Energetic Explorer. Colorpoint Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.
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.	Difficult to Train: Colorpoint 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Colorpoint 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 Colorpoint Shorthair?	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.	Colorpoint 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 Colorpoint Shorthair?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Colorpoint 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 Colorpoint Shorthair?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Colorpoint Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Colorpoint 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.	Dog-friendly: Colorpoint Shorthair cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Colorpoint Shorthair?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Colorpoint Shorthair's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Colorpoint 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 Colorpoint Shorthair?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Colorpoint 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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

British Shorthair vs Russian Blue vs Colorpoint Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Colorpoint 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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Colorpoint Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Shorthair or Russian Blue or Colorpoint Shorthair?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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