Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Singapura	Birman
Origins	Russia	Singapore	France
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	11	64	19
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Drain Cat, Kucinta	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman cat?	$1000 to $1700	$1200 to $1600	$700 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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Singapura or Birman cat?	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.	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 Singapura or Birman?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 6 - 8 pounds, Female: 4 - 6 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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-foreign Singapura 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.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Ticked tabby pattern; colours include sepia-toned beige or brown with dark brown ticking.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Singapura and Birman coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Lean	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Heart-shaped	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Wide-set	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Fine Short Silky	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, shy and observant	Moderate, curious and playful	Moderate, enjoys companionship
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	Low
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Moderate

Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Active Affectionate	Social Moderate grooming Gentle
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, frequent meals	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level	High	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Singapura or Birman?	10-16 years	12-15 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Singapura cat has a very high energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Singapura or Birman?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Singapura cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Singapuras tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma Retinal Dysplasia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Hard	Medium

Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and gentle sounds	Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Good, playful and friendly	Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Playful and curious	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Playful and curious tail movements	Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	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.	Energetic Explorer. Singapura are extremely playful and energetic.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
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: Singapura cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Moderately Trainable: Birman 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 Singapura or Birman?	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 Singapura or Birman?	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.	Singapura cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Singapura cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Birman 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 Singapura or Birman?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Singapura cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Singapura or Birman?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Singapura owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Singapura is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Singapura or Birman?	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 Singapura or Birman?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or Singapura or Birman?	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 Singapura vs Birman Grooming Comparison

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

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Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman Health Comparison

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Russian Blue vs Singapura vs Birman Grooming Comparison

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