Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Snowshoe Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Selkirk Rex	Russian Blue	Snowshoe
Origins	United States	Russia	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	20	11	53
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Shepherd Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	White Feet Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Snowshoe cat?	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $1700	$600 to $1200
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 Snowshoe Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Snowshoe 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 Snowshoe?	Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 12 pounds, Female: 7 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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-foreign Snowshoe have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Triangular 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.	Pointed pattern similar to Siamese; white markings on paws, chest, and face; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac.
Coat What is the difference between Selkirk Rex, Russian Blue and Snowshoe coats?	Long	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Lean	Lean
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	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Active Less Sleep

Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Snowshoe Special Abilities Comparison

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

Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Snowshoe Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high protein	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	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	Low	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Snowshoe?	14-15 years	10-16 years	14-19 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Snowshoe cat?	The Selkirk Rex cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Snowshoe cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Snowshoe?	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 Snowshoe 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 Snowshoe?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity
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 Snowshoe Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle meows	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and social meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and friendly	Good, but can be shy	Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression	Patient and loving	Shy and loyal	Affectionate and social
Tail Behavior	Patient and loving tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Affectionate and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Moderate
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	Moderate
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
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.	Active Adventurer. Snowshoe are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	Difficult to Train: Snowshoe cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Snowshoe?	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 Snowshoe?	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.	Snowshoe 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 Snowshoe?	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: Snowshoe 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 Snowshoe?	The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Snowshoe cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Snowshoe?	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: Snowshoe 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 Snowshoe?	Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Snowshoe is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Snowshoe?	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 Snowshoe?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Snowshoe?	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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Selkirk Rex vs Russian Blue vs Snowshoe 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 Snowshoe?	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 Snowshoe cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Selkirk Rex or Russian Blue or Snowshoe?	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 Snowshoe Cat Breed Comparison

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