Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmilla	Birman	Russian Blue
Origins	United Kingdom	France	Russia
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Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	72	19	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Asian Burmilla	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue cat?	$800 to $1200	$700 to $1500	$1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	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)

Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmilla or Birman or Russian Blue cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Burmilla or Birman or Russian Blue?	Male: 7 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 11 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Burmilla have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	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.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Blue	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors in shaded or tipped patterns, including black, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Burmilla, Birman and Russian Blue coats?	Short Hair Long Hair	Long Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Lean	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	Straight	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and curious	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Moderate, shy and observant
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Poor

Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmilla or Birman or Russian Blue?	10-15 years	14-15 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue cat?	The Burmilla cat has an average energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmilla or Birman or Russian Blue?	No Burmilla cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Birman 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, Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Retinal Dysplasia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and soft meows	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, friendly and playful	Excellent, very sociable	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Playful and affectionate	Gentle and affectionate	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Playful tail swishes	Soft tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	Low	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Low	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Low	High
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Low	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	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	Active Adventurer. Burmilla are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Burmilla cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Moderately Trainable: Birman 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Burmilla or Birman 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, Burmilla or Birman or Russian Blue?	Easy Going	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmilla cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Birman 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: Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue?	High: Burmilla cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Birman 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, Burmilla or Birman or Russian Blue?	The Burmilla cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmilla or Birman or Russian Blue?	Dog-friendly: Burmilla cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Birman 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, Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue?	Average: the Burmilla cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman 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, Burmilla or Birman or Russian Blue?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmilla or Birman or Russian Blue?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well 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, Burmilla or Birman 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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmilla or Birman or Russian Blue?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Burmilla cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman 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, Burmilla or Birman or Russian Blue?	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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Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

Burmilla vs Birman vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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