Russian Blue vs Nebelung vs Korat Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Nebelung	Korat
Origins	Russia	United States	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	11	40	73
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Longhaired Russian Blue	Si-SawatMalet
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Nebelung vs Korat cat?	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $1200	$500 to $800
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 Nebelung vs Korat Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Nebelung or Korat 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 Nebelung or Korat?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 9 pounds	Male: 8 - 11 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.	Semi-foreign Nebelung have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Korat have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
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.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Nebelung and Korat coats?	Short Hair	Long	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Lean	Robust
Head Shape	Triangular	Oval	Heart-shaped
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Almond-shaped	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Russian Blue vs Nebelung vs Korat Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, shy and observant	Moderate, shy and gentle	Long, attentive and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Poor

Russian Blue vs Nebelung vs Korat Health Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Nebelung vs Korat Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and shy meows	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Good, gentle and social	Good, social and affectionate
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Shy and gentle	Watchful and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Shy and gentle tail movements	Watchful and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	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.	Active Adventurer. Nebelung are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Korat 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: Nebelung cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Average Trainability: Korat 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 Nebelung or Korat?	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 Nebelung or Korat?	Active	Gentle	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Nebelung cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Korat cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Nebelung vs Korat?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Nebelung cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Korat 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 Nebelung or Korat?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Nebelung cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Korat cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Nebelung or Korat?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Dog-friendly: Nebelung cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Korat owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Nebelung vs Korat?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Nebelung is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Korat is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Nebelung or Korat?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or Nebelung or Korat?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or Nebelung or Korat?	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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Russian Blue vs Nebelung vs Korat 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	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Nebelung or Korat?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue 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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Korat coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Nebelung or Korat?	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 Nebelung vs Korat Cat Breed Comparison

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

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