Burmese vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Russian Blue
Origins	Thailand	Russia
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Group	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	21	11
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Burmese vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Russian Blue cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or Russian Blue cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Burmese and Russian Blue coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Burmese vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Russian Blue?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Russian Blue?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Burmese vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Average Trainability: Burmese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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, Burmese 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.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Burmese or Russian Blue?	Curious	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese 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: Burmese vs Russian Blue?	High: Burmese 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, Burmese or Russian Blue?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Russian Blue?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese 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, Burmese vs Russian Blue?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Russian Blue?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmese or Russian Blue?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Russian Blue?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Burmese vs Russian Blue Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat

Burmese vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Burmese cats live longer than Russian Blue?	15-16 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Russian Blue cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Russian Blue?	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Russian Blue?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones

Burmese vs Russian Blue Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Russian Blue cat?	$1000 to $1500	$1000 to $1700

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