Oriental vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Oriental	Russian Blue	Devon Rex
Origins	United States	Russia	United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	16	11	7
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Oriental Shorthair	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex cat?	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $1700	$1200 to $1800
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	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)

Oriental vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Oriental or Russian Blue or Devon Rex 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, Oriental or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Lithe Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Green	Gold Blue Odd
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Oriental, Russian Blue and Devon Rex coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	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	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Average	Average

Oriental vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Oriental vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Oriental or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	12-14 years	10-16 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Oriental vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex cat?	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Oriental or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Yes Oriental 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.	Yes Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Oriental vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex?	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Oriental vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and talkative	Quiet and shy meows	Playful and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and playful	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Vocal and affectionate	Shy and loyal	Mischievous and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Vocal and affectionate tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Playful and mischievous tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	High	Moderate
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	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Devon Rex 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.	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.	Moderately Trainable: Devon Rex cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Oriental or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	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 Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Energetic	Active	Highly interactive
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Oriental 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.	Devon Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Oriental vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex?	High: Oriental 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: Devon Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Oriental or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Oriental or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Very dog-friendly: Oriental 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: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Oriental vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex?	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Oriental or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	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, Oriental or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Oriental or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	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 Russian Blue vs Devon Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Oriental or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Devon Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Oriental or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Oriental vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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