Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Sphynx	Chartreux
Origins	Russia	Canada	France
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Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	11	6	68
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Felis catus coeruleus Chartreuse cat Chartreaux Cat Felis Silvestris Cartusenensis
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux cat?	$1000 to $1700	$1800 to $3000	$1500 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Low
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)	CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) TICA (The International Cat Association) FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline)

Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Sphynx or Chartreux 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 Sphynx or Chartreux?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Foreign (Oriental) Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	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	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Blue
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Sphynx and Chartreux coats?	Short Hair	Hairless	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Large and Prominent	Hooded
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Long and Narrow	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Moderate Sleep	Average

Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux Special Abilities Comparison

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

Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	High grooming Sensitive skin	Moderate grooming Independent
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, healthy and robust
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or more small meals a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Sphynx or Chartreux?	10-16 years	12-14 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Chartreux cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Sphynx or Chartreux?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Chartreux cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Struvite Crystals
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Loud and energetic sounds	Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Outgoing and energetic	Quiet and observant
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Outgoing and energetic tail movements	Slow swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	Low
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	High
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	High
Independence	High	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Interactive Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Medium
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Sphynx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Chartreux 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.	Difficult to Train: Sphynx cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Challenging to Train: Chartreux 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 Sphynx or Chartreux?	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 Sphynx or Chartreux?	Active	Loyal	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chartreux cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Chartreux 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 Sphynx or Chartreux?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Chartreux cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Sphynx or Chartreux?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Chartreux owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Chartreux's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Sphynx or Chartreux?	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 Sphynx or Chartreux?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or Sphynx or Chartreux?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Sphynx or Chartreux?	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 Sphynx 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 Sphynx or Chartreux?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux Cat Breed Comparison

Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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Russian Blue vs Sphynx vs Chartreux Grooming Comparison

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