British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Selkirk Rex	Russian Blue
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	3	20	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Shepherd Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $1700
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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue 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 Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	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.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Copper	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	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 British Shorthair, Selkirk Rex and Russian Blue coats?	Short Hair	Long	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	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	Round	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high protein	High protein, wet food
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	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue?	12-17 years	14-15 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Selkirk Rex cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue?	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Selkirk Rex 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue?	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) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Easy

British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and gentle meows	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, playful and friendly	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Patient and loving	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Patient and loving tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Moderate	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	High
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	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. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Selkirk Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue 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.	Challenging to Train: Selkirk Rex cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex 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, British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue?	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.	Selkirk Rex 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: British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Selkirk Rex 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, British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Selkirk Rex 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, British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue?	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 Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	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.

British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

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

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