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Russian Blue vs Birman vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Russian Blue vs Birman vs Balinese" Compare Russian Blue and Birman. Which is better: Russian Blue or Birman or Balinese?
 
 
 
Name Russian Blue Birman Balinese
OriginsRussia flagRussia France flagFrance United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Mutation
Popularity Rank111963
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Long-haired Siamese
Price
Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Birman vs Balinese cat?
$1000 to $1700 $700 to $1500 $800 to $1500
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) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available

Russian Blue vs Birman vs Balinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Birman or Balinese 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.
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 Birman or Balinese?
Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite ForceAverage 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.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Oriental Longhair
Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Green Blue Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen. Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Coat
What is the difference between Russian Blue, Birman and Balinese coats?
Short Hair Long Hair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Lean Solid Slender
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
Dense 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Sturdy Heavy
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Russian Blue vs Birman vs Balinese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Birman vs Balinese Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Low maintenance
Independent 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food Balanced diet High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two to three times a day Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level High Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Low Medium High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Birman or Balinese?
10-16 years 14-15 years 10-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Birman vs Balinese cat?
The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Birman or Balinese?
Yes
Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Birman vs Balinese?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Bladder Stones 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium High
Heat Tolerance Low Medium High
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Russian Blue vs Birman vs Balinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and shy meows Soft and quiet meows Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Good, but can be shy Excellent, very sociable Good, enjoys the company of other pets
Facial Expression Shy and loyal Gentle and affectionate Intelligent and energetic
Tail Behavior Shy and loyal tail movements Soft tail movements Energetic tail flicks
Explorer Instincts Moderate Moderate High
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate High
Protectiveness Moderate Low Low
Territoriality Moderate Low Moderate
Independence High Low Moderate
Response To Commands High Moderate High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low Moderate
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Moderate High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low Moderate
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Agility High Moderate High
Travel Compatibility Low High Low
Activity
Low Active
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Low
Independent 		Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium High
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Balinese 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.
Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Russian Blue or Birman or Balinese?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Russian Blue or Birman or Balinese?
Active Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Birman vs Balinese?
Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.
High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Balinese 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 Birman or Balinese?
The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Birman or Balinese?
Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Birman vs Balinese?
Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Birman or Balinese?
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 Birman or Balinese?
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 Birman or Balinese?
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 Birman vs Balinese Grooming Comparison

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

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