Russian Blue vs Pixie-Bob vs Exotic Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Pixie-Bob	Exotic Shorthair
Origins	Russia	United States	United States
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Group	Natural	Mutation	Crossbreed
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Pixie-Bob Cat	Exotic
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Pixie-Bob vs Exotic Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $1700	$1000 to $2500	$1200 to $2200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
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)	No data available

Russian Blue vs Pixie-Bob vs Exotic Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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 Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 12 - 17 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	No data available
Body Type	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Pixie-Bob are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Bobbed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Copper	Copper Blue Blue-Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Spotted tabby pattern Colours range from light grey to reddish-brown with dark spots.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Pixie-Bob and Exotic Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Longhair	Dense
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Short
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Muscular	Slender
Head Shape	Triangular	Flat-faced	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Almond-shaped	Flat-faced
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Short and Broad
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Bobtail	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Russian Blue vs Pixie-Bob vs Exotic Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, shy and observant	Long, loyal and active	Short to moderate, calm and gentle
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Poor

Russian Blue vs Pixie-Bob vs Exotic Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium 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	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair?	10-16 years	13-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Pixie-Bob vs Exotic Shorthair cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Pixie-Bob cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Pixie-Bob cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Pixie-Bob vs Exotic Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Cryptorchidism	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs Pixie-Bob vs Exotic Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and loyal sounds	Quiet and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Good, loyal and friendly	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Wild-looking and loyal	Gentle and calm
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Wild-looking and loyal tail movements	Gentle and calm tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	Moderate	Low
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	High	Moderate	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	Low
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	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. Pixie-Bob are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.
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: Pixie-Bob cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Russian Blue or Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair?	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 Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair?	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.	Pixie-Bob cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Pixie-Bob vs Exotic Shorthair?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Pixie-Bob cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Exotic Shorthair 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 Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Pixie-Bob cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Pixie-Bob owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Pixie-Bob vs Exotic Shorthair?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Pixie-Bob is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on 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 Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair?	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 Pixie-Bob vs Exotic Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	No data available
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Pixie-Bob cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Pixie-Bob or Exotic Shorthair?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.	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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