Russian Blue vs Birman vs Nebelung Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Birman	Nebelung
Origins	Russia	France	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	11	19	40
Reviews	0	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Longhaired Russian Blue
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Birman vs Nebelung cat?	$1000 to $1700	$700 to $1500	$600 to $1200
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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Birman or Nebelung 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 Birman or Nebelung?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 9 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.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Nebelung have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Blue	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Birman and Nebelung coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair	Long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Oval
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Russian Blue vs Birman vs Nebelung Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, shy and observant	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Moderate, shy and gentle
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Moderate

Russian Blue vs Birman vs Nebelung Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	High
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Birman or Nebelung?	10-16 years	14-15 years	11-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Birman vs Nebelung cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Nebelung cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Birman or Nebelung?	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.	No Nebelung cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Birman vs Nebelung?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs Birman vs Nebelung Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very sociable	Good, gentle and social
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Gentle and affectionate	Shy and gentle
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Soft tail movements	Shy and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Independence	High	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Moderate
Curiosity	High	Moderate	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Low
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.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Nebelung 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: Nebelung 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 Nebelung?	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 Birman or Nebelung?	Active	Affectionate	Gentle
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.	Nebelung 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 Nebelung?	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: Nebelung 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 Nebelung?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Nebelung cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Birman or Nebelung?	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.	Dog-friendly: Nebelung cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Birman vs Nebelung?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Nebelung is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Birman or Nebelung?	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 Birman or Nebelung?	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 Birman or Nebelung?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Russian Blue vs Birman vs Nebelung 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 Care	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Birman or Nebelung?	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 Nebelung cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Birman or Nebelung?	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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Russian Blue vs Birman vs Nebelung Cat Breed Comparison

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

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