Russian Blue vs Manx vs Havana Brown Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Manx	Havana Brown
Origins	Russia	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	11	60	75
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Manks, Stubbin, Rumpy	Havana, HB
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Manx vs Havana Brown cat?	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $1200	$800 to $1300
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)	Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Russian Blue vs Manx vs Havana Brown Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Manx or Havana Brown 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 Manx or Havana Brown?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Foreign (Oriental) Havana Brown have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold 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.	Solid chocolate brown Warm brown with a reddish hue
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Manx and Havana Brown coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short to medium
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Solid	Lean
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	Wide-set	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Short and Broad	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Bobtail	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Russian Blue vs Manx vs Havana Brown Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, shy and observant	Moderate, playful and gentle	Long, intelligent and curious
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Poor

Russian Blue vs Manx vs Havana Brown Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Social Moderate grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Low	High
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Manx or Havana Brown?	10-16 years	12-14 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Manx vs Havana Brown cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Manx cat has a very high energy level.	The Havana Brown cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Manx or Havana Brown?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Manx cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Havana Brown cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Manx vs Havana Brown?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Spinal Dysraphism Arthritis Manx Syndrome	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs Manx vs Havana Brown Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and gentle meows	Quiet and social sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Good, social and friendly	Good, enjoys social interaction
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Loyal and playful	Intelligent and social
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Playful and agile tail movements	Social and intelligent tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Low
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Manx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Havana Brown 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.	Difficult to Train: Manx cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Average Trainability: Havana Brown 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 Manx or Havana Brown?	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 Manx or Havana Brown?	Active	Easy Going	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Manx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Havana Brown cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Manx vs Havana Brown?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Manx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Havana Brown 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 Manx or Havana Brown?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Manx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Havana Brown cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Manx or Havana Brown?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Manx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Havana Brown owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Manx vs Havana Brown?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Manx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Havana Brown is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Manx or Havana Brown?	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 Manx or Havana Brown?	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 Manx or Havana Brown?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Russian Blue vs Manx vs Havana Brown 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	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Manx or Havana Brown?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Manx cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Havana Brown coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Manx or Havana Brown?	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 Manx vs Havana Brown Cat Breed Comparison

Russian Blue vs Manx vs Havana Brown Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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