Korat vs Burmese vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Korat	Burmese	Russian Blue
Origins	Thailand	Thailand	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	73	21	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Si-SawatMalet	Burmese Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Korat vs Burmese vs Russian Blue cat?	$500 to $800	$1000 to $1500	$1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size Which is bigger, Korat or 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.	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.
Weight Which is heavier, Korat or Burmese or Russian Blue?	Male: 8 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Korat 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	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Korat, Burmese and Russian Blue coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Heart-shaped	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Oval	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Convex	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Korat vs Burmese vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

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

Korat vs Burmese vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

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

Korat vs Burmese vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Talkative and loud	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, social and affectionate	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Watchful and affectionate	People-oriented and energetic	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Watchful and affectionate tail movements	Energetic tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Independence	High	Low	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Korat are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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.	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, Korat or 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.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Korat or Burmese or Russian Blue?	Affectionate	Curious	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Korat cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	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: Korat vs Burmese vs Russian Blue?	High: Korat cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	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, Korat or Burmese or Russian Blue?	The Korat cat is a child-friendly breed.	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, Korat or Burmese or Russian Blue?	Very dog-friendly: Korat owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	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, Korat vs Burmese vs Russian Blue?	Outstanding: Korat is one of the brightest cat breeds.	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, Korat or Burmese or Russian Blue?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Korat or Burmese or Russian Blue?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	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, Korat or Burmese or Russian Blue?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Korat vs Burmese vs Russian Blue 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	Low	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Korat or Burmese or Russian Blue?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Korat coat in good condition.	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, Korat or Burmese 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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Korat vs Burmese vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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