Russian Blue vs Cornish Rex vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Cornish Rex	Oriental
Origins	Russia	United Kingdom	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	11	13	16
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Corn Rex Cat	Oriental Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Cornish Rex vs Oriental cat?	$1000 to $1700	$800 to $1200	$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) Cornish Rex Breed Club	No data available

Russian Blue vs Cornish Rex vs Oriental Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Cornish Rex or Oriental 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 Cornish Rex or Oriental?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 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.	Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.	Foreign (Oriental) Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Cornish Rex and Oriental coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Muscular
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	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Long and Narrow	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Whip-like	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Calm More Sleep

Russian Blue vs Cornish Rex vs Oriental Special Abilities Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Cornish Rex vs Oriental Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Requires attention	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	High	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	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Cornish Rex or Oriental?	10-16 years	11-14 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Cornish Rex vs Oriental cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Cornish Rex or Oriental?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Cornish Rex vs Oriental?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs Cornish Rex vs Oriental Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Soft and high-pitched meows	Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, very social and playful
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Lively and affectionate	Vocal and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Curly tail with expressive movements	Vocal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	Low
Independence	High	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social 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	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	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.	Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Oriental 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.	Highly Trainable: Cornish Rex cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Average Trainability: Oriental 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 Cornish Rex or Oriental?	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 Cornish Rex or Oriental?	Active	Affectionate	Energetic
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cornish Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Cornish Rex vs Oriental?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Cornish Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Oriental 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 Cornish Rex or Oriental?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Cornish Rex or Oriental?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Cornish Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Cornish Rex vs Oriental?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Cornish Rex or Oriental?	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 Cornish Rex or Oriental?	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 Cornish Rex or Oriental?	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 Cornish Rex vs Oriental Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Cornish Rex or Oriental?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cornish Rex coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Cornish Rex or Oriental?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.

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Russian Blue vs Cornish Rex vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

Russian Blue vs Cornish Rex vs Oriental Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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