Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Oriental	British Shorthair	Russian Blue
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	Russia
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Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	16	3	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Oriental Shorthair	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue cat?	$800 to $1500	$1,500 to $3,000	$1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Oriental or British Shorthair or Russian Blue cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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, Oriental or British Shorthair or Russian Blue?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	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 Copper	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Oriental, British Shorthair and Russian Blue coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Button	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, vocal and social	Long, enjoys calm activities	Moderate, shy and observant
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Poor

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Oriental or British Shorthair or Russian Blue?	12-14 years	12-17 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue cat?	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Oriental or British Shorthair or Russian Blue?	Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No British Shorthair 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, Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue?	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Easy

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and talkative	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and playful	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Vocal and affectionate	Calm and easygoing	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Vocal and affectionate tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	High	Moderate
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	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. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Oriental cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair 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, Oriental or British Shorthair 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, Oriental or British Shorthair or Russian Blue?	Energetic	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair 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: Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue?	High: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Oriental or British Shorthair or Russian Blue?	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Oriental or British Shorthair or Russian Blue?	Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair 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, Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue?	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair 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, Oriental or British Shorthair or Russian Blue?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Oriental or British Shorthair 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, Oriental or British Shorthair 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.

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Oriental or British Shorthair or Russian Blue?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair 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, Oriental or British Shorthair or Russian Blue?	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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