Siamese vs Russian Blue vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siamese	Russian Blue	Persian
Origins	Thailand	Russia	Iran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	15	11	5
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Siamese vs Russian Blue vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian 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, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian?	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental)	Semi-foreign	No data available
Ear Shape	No data available	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded
Eye Color	No data available	Green	Copper Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).
Coat What is the difference between Siamese, Russian Blue and Persian coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Glossy
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium

Siamese vs Russian Blue vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese 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.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian?	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.

Siamese vs Russian Blue vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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Trainability	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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.	Challenging to Train: Persian 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, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian?	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, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian?	Active	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siamese 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.	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siamese vs Russian Blue vs Persian?	High: Siamese 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: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian?	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian?	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siamese vs Russian Blue vs Persian?	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Siamese vs Russian Blue vs Persian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Siam, Thai Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi

Siamese vs Russian Blue vs Persian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian?	12-15 years	10-16 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Russian Blue vs Persian cat?	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Russian Blue or Persian?	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs Russian Blue vs Persian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

Siamese vs Russian Blue vs Persian Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Russian Blue vs Persian cat?	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $1700	$1500 to $3000
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available

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