Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Selkirk Rex	Russian Blue	Birman
Origins	United States	Russia	France
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	20	11	19
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Shepherd Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price Which one is cheaper, Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman cat?	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $1700	$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)	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)

Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Birman cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Birman?	Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	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.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between Selkirk Rex, Russian Blue and Birman coats?	Long	Short Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Solid	Lean	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Small and Deep-set	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Calm More Sleep

Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

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

Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman Health Comparison

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

Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle meows	Quiet and shy meows	Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and friendly	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression	Patient and loving	Shy and loyal	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Patient and loving tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Low
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Selkirk Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Selkirk Rex cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	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.	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, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue 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, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Birman?	Active	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Selkirk Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman?	High: Selkirk Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Birman?	The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Birman?	Very dog-friendly: Selkirk Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman?	Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Birman?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Birman?	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, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Birman?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	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.

Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman Grooming Comparison

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

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Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

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Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Birman Grooming Comparison

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