Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Siberian	Tonkinese
Origins	Russia	Russia	Canada
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	11	22	18
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Tonk
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese cat?	$1000 to $1700	$1200 to $2500	$600 to $1000
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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Siberian or Tonkinese 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 Siberian or Tonkinese?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 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.	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Green	Blue
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.	Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Siberian and Tonkinese coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long	Medium-short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Robust	Slender
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Oval	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Siberian or Tonkinese?	10-16 years	12-15 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Siberian or Tonkinese?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and affectionate meows	Social and playful meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Loyal and affectionate	Social and playful
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Social and playful tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Moderate
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Curious Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	High
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. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Tonkinese 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: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Russian Blue or Siberian or Tonkinese?	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 Siberian or Tonkinese?	Active	Curious	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Tonkinese 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 Siberian or Tonkinese?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Siberian or Tonkinese?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Siberian or Tonkinese?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or Siberian or Tonkinese?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or Siberian or Tonkinese?	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 Siberian vs Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	High	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Siberian or Tonkinese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Siberian or Tonkinese?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

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Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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Russian Blue vs Siberian vs Tonkinese Health Comparison

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