Burmese vs Russian Blue vs Korat Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Russian Blue	Korat
Origins	Thailand	Russia	Thailand
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Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	21	11	73
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Si-SawatMalet
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Russian Blue vs Korat cat?	$1000 to $1500	$1000 to $1700	$500 to $800
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	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)

Burmese vs Russian Blue vs Korat Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Russian Blue or Korat 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or Russian Blue or Korat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-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-foreign Korat have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Russian Blue and Korat coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Lean	Robust
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Heart-shaped
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Small and Deep-set	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Active Less Sleep

Burmese vs Russian Blue vs Korat Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, highly social and focused	Moderate, shy and observant	Long, attentive and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Poor	Poor

Burmese vs Russian Blue vs Korat Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	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	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Russian Blue or Korat?	15-16 years	10-16 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Russian Blue vs Korat cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Korat cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Russian Blue or Korat?	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.	No Korat cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Russian Blue vs Korat?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Dental Problems
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

Burmese vs Russian Blue vs Korat Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Quiet and shy meows	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, but can be shy	Good, social and affectionate
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Shy and loyal	Watchful and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Watchful and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Korat are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	Average Trainability: Korat 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 or Korat?	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, Burmese or Russian Blue or Korat?	Curious	Active	Affectionate
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.	Korat cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Russian Blue vs Korat?	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.	High: Korat cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Russian Blue or Korat?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Korat cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Russian Blue or Korat?	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.	Very dog-friendly: Korat owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Russian Blue vs Korat?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Korat is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Russian Blue or Korat?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Burmese or Russian Blue or Korat?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Russian Blue or Korat?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Burmese vs Russian Blue vs Korat Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Russian Blue or Korat?	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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Korat coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Russian Blue or Korat?	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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Burmese vs Russian Blue vs Korat Cat Breed Comparison

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