Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Abyssinian	Egyptian Mau
Origins	Russia	Ethiopia	Egypt
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	11	10	61
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Abys	Pharaoh Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau cat?	$1000 to $1700	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau 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, Russian Blue or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 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 Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign Egyptian Mau 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	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Abyssinian and Egyptian Mau coats?	Short Hair	Shorthair	Short to medium
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Short	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Lean	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Fine Short Silky	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Average

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, shy and observant	Long, focused and curious	Long, alert and active
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Good

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Low	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	10-16 years	14-15 years	18-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Hot	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet meows and chirps	Soft and melodious meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Good, enjoys company of other pets
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Alert and curious	Graceful and alert
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Flicks tail when excited	Graceful and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Moderate	High	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Interactive	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Medium
Activity	Low Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Russian Blue or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	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, Russian Blue or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	Active	Active	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Russian Blue or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Grooming Comparison

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

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Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Special Abilities Comparison

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Health Comparison

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Grooming Comparison

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