Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Ragdoll	Persian
Origins	Russia	United States	Iran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	11	2	5
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Rag doll	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Persian cat?	$1000 to $1700	$1200 to $2500	$1500 to $3000
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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available

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

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Persian 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 Ragdoll or Persian?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	Average 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.	No data available
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded
Eye Color	Green	Blue	Copper Blue
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.	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Ragdoll and Persian coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long	Glossy
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Flat-faced
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	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Low	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium 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	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Low	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Persian?	10-16 years	12-17 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Persian cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Persian?	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.	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Persian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Persians 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) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Soft and infrequent meows	Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and gentle	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Docile and affectionate	Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Docile and affectionate tail movements	Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	High	Low	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Low	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Difficult
Agility	High	Low	Low
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Low
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.	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Persian?	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 Persian?	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.	Ragdoll cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Persian 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 Persian?	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: Persian 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 Persian?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Persian?	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.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Persian?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Persian?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Persian?	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 Ragdoll or Persian?	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 Ragdoll vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Persian?	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.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Ragdoll or Persian?	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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Russian Blue vs Ragdoll vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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