Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	American Shorthair	Siamese
Origins	Russia	United States	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	11	9	15
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Domestic Shorthair	Siam, Thai Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Siamese cat?	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $1200	$600 to $1200
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)

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Siamese 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 Siamese?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available
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.	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	No data available
Eye Color	Green	Green Copper	No data available
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	No data available
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, American Shorthair and Siamese coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Lean	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Round	Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Average

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, raw diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Siamese?	10-16 years	15-17 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Siamese cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Siamese?	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.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Siamese?	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	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Easy

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Moderate meowing	Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Calm and adaptable	Vocal and social
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Flicks tail when curious	Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	High	High
Independence	High	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
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	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Low
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
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. Siamese 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.	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Siamese?	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 Siamese?	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.	Siamese 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 Siamese?	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: Siamese 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 Siamese?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Siamese?	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: Siamese 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 Siamese?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Siamese?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Siamese?	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, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Siamese?	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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Russian Blue vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Low
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	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Siamese?	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 Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or American Shorthair or Siamese?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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