Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Persian	Abyssinian	Russian Blue
Origins	Iran	Ethiopia	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	5	10	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Abys	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue cat?	$1500 to $3000	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership	High	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	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)

Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Persian or Abyssinian 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, Persian or Abyssinian or Russian Blue?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 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	No data available	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian 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.
Ear Shape	Medium Small Rounded	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Copper Blue	Gold Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Persian, Abyssinian and Russian Blue coats?	Glossy	Shorthair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Short	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Lean
Head Shape	Flat-faced	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Long, focused and curious	Moderate, shy and observant
Guarding Instinct	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Low	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Excellent	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Poor

Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Persian or Abyssinian or Russian Blue?	14-15 years	14-15 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Abyssinian or Russian Blue?	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Abyssinian 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, Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue?	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones
Climate	Temperate	Hot	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and sweet meows	Quiet meows and chirps	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Calm and sweet	Alert and curious	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Calm and sweet tail movements	Flicks tail when excited	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	High	Moderate
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	Low	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Interactive	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	High
Curiosity	Low	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Low	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	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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, Persian or Abyssinian 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, Persian or Abyssinian or Russian Blue?	Affectionate	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Abyssinian 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: Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue?	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Abyssinian 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, Persian or Abyssinian or Russian Blue?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Abyssinian or Russian Blue?	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Abyssinian 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, Persian or Abyssinian or Russian Blue?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Persian or Abyssinian or Russian Blue?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Persian or Abyssinian or Russian Blue?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Persian or Abyssinian or Russian Blue?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian 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, Persian or Abyssinian 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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Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

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Persian vs Abyssinian vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

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