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Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Oriental" Compare Russian Blue and Ragdoll. Which is better: Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Oriental?
 
 
 
Name Russian Blue Ragdoll Oriental
OriginsRussia flagRussia United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank11216
Reviews010
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat Rag doll Oriental Shorthair
Price
Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Oriental cat?
$1000 to $1700 $1200 to $2500 $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)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		No data available

Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Oriental Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Oriental 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.
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 Ragdoll or Oriental?
Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 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.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
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. Colorpoint pattern
Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail
Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns. 		All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Russian Blue, Ragdoll and Oriental coats?
Short Hair Semi-long Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Lean Muscular Muscular
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 Oval Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Straight Concave Straight
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Low
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Robust Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep

Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Oriental Special Abilities Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Oriental Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Low maintenance
Independent 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food Low fat, high fiber Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level High Low Low
Exercise Needs Low Low Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Oriental?
10-16 years 12-17 years 12-14 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Oriental cat?
The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Oriental?
Yes
Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Ragdoll 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)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Low Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Easy Medium

Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Oriental Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and shy meows Soft and infrequent meows Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Good, but can be shy Excellent, very social and gentle Good, very social and playful
Facial Expression Shy and loyal Docile and affectionate Vocal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Shy and loyal tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements Vocal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Low Moderate
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate High
Protectiveness Moderate Low Low
Territoriality Moderate Low Low
Independence High Low High
Response To Commands High Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low High
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Low High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Low
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility High Low High
Travel Compatibility Low Medium Medium
Activity
Low Active
Low Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Low
Independent 		Low
Independent 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
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.
Challenging to Train: Ragdoll cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
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 Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll 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.
Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll vs Oriental?
Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.
High: Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll or Oriental?
The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll or Oriental?
Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll vs Oriental?
Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll vs Oriental Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Moderate Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll or Oriental?
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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