Russian Blue vs Balinese vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Balinese	Devon Rex
Origins	Russia	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Mutation	Mutation
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Long-haired Siamese	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Balinese vs Devon Rex cat?	$1000 to $1700	$800 to $1500	$1200 to $1800
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex cat?	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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.	Oriental Longhair Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.	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	Blue	Gold Blue Odd
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Balinese and Devon Rex coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Lean
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	Slanted	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Long and Narrow	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Heavy	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Average

Russian Blue vs Balinese vs Devon Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Balinese vs Devon Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or more small meals a day	Three times a day
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex?	10-16 years	10-15 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Balinese vs Devon Rex cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Balinese 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, Russian Blue vs Balinese vs Devon Rex?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs Balinese vs Devon Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Loud and talkative	Playful and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Good, enjoys the company of other pets	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Intelligent and energetic	Mischievous and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Energetic tail flicks	Playful and mischievous tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	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.	Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Devon 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: Balinese 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, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex?	Active	Affectionate	Highly interactive
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Devon 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 Balinese vs Devon Rex?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	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, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Balinese vs Devon Rex?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Russian Blue vs Balinese vs Devon Rex 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	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Balinese 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, Russian Blue or Balinese or Devon Rex?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Russian Blue vs Balinese vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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

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Russian Blue vs Balinese vs Devon Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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