Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	American Shorthair	Selkirk Rex
Origins	Russia	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	11	9	20
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Domestic Shorthair	Shepherd Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex cat?	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $1200	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	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 American Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Selkirk Rex 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 American Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Green Copper	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, American Shorthair and Selkirk Rex coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Lean	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Shaggy	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, shy and observant	Long, focused on play and hunting	Moderate, playful and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Poor

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, raw diet	Low fat, high protein
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	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	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	10-16 years	15-17 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Selkirk Rex cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Selkirk Rex cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Moderate meowing	Quiet and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, playful and friendly
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Calm and adaptable	Patient and loving
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Flicks tail when curious	Patient and loving tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Moderate
Independence	High	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Medium
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Selkirk Rex 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.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Challenging to Train: Selkirk Rex 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 American Shorthair or Selkirk 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, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Active	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Selkirk Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Selkirk Rex 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 American Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Selkirk Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	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 American Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Selkirk Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

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