Nebelung vs Korat vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Nebelung	Korat	Russian Blue
Origins	United States	Thailand	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	40	73	11
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhaired Russian Blue	Si-SawatMalet	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Nebelung vs Korat vs Russian Blue cat?	$600 to $1200	$500 to $800	$1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size Which is bigger, Nebelung or Korat or Russian Blue cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Nebelung or Korat or Russian Blue?	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 9 pounds	Male: 8 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Nebelung 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.	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	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Nebelung, Korat and Russian Blue coats?	Long	Long Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Robust	Lean
Head Shape	Oval	Heart-shaped	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Small and Deep-set	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	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	Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Nebelung vs Korat vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

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

Nebelung vs Korat vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	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, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	High	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Nebelung or Korat or Russian Blue?	11-16 years	10-15 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Nebelung vs Korat vs Russian Blue cat?	The Nebelung cat has an average energy level.	The Korat cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Nebelung or Korat or Russian Blue?	No Nebelung cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Korat 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, Nebelung vs Korat vs Russian Blue?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Dental Problems	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

Nebelung vs Korat vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, gentle and social	Good, social and affectionate	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Shy and gentle	Watchful and affectionate	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Shy and gentle tail movements	Watchful and affectionate tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	High	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	High
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	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. Nebelung are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Korat are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Nebelung 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.	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, Nebelung or Korat 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, Nebelung or Korat or Russian Blue?	Gentle	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Nebelung cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Korat 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: Nebelung vs Korat vs Russian Blue?	High: Nebelung cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Korat 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, Nebelung or Korat or Russian Blue?	The Nebelung cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Korat cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Nebelung or Korat or Russian Blue?	Dog-friendly: Nebelung cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Korat 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, Nebelung vs Korat vs Russian Blue?	Outstanding: Nebelung is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Korat 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, Nebelung or Korat or Russian Blue?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, Nebelung or Korat or Russian Blue?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Nebelung or Korat 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.

Nebelung vs Korat vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	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	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Nebelung or Korat or Russian Blue?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Nebelung 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.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Nebelung or Korat or Russian Blue?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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