Siberian vs Russian Blue vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siberian	Russian Blue	Balinese
Origins	Russia	Russia	United States
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Group	Natural	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	22	11	63
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Long-haired Siamese
Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs Russian Blue vs Balinese cat?	$1200 to $2500	$1000 to $1700	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
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

Siberian vs Russian Blue vs Balinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese?	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Oriental Longhair Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	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 Siberian, Russian Blue and Balinese coats?	Semi-long	Short Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Lean	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Small and Deep-set	Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Heavy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Average	Average

Siberian vs Russian Blue vs Balinese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, loyal and affectionate	Moderate, shy and observant	Long, very focused and vocal
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Poor	Poor

Siberian vs Russian Blue vs Balinese Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level	High	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese?	12-15 years	10-16 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siberian vs Russian Blue vs Balinese cat?	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese?	Yes Siberian 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.	Yes Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siberian vs Russian Blue vs Balinese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Siberian vs Russian Blue vs Balinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Quiet and shy meows	Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, but can be shy	Good, enjoys the company of other pets
Facial Expression	Loyal and affectionate	Shy and loyal	Intelligent and energetic
Tail Behavior	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Energetic tail flicks
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Moderate
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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: Balinese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese?	Curious	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siberian 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.	Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siberian vs Russian Blue vs Balinese?	High: Siberian 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: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese?	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese?	Very dog-friendly: Siberian 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: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siberian vs Russian Blue vs Balinese?	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese?	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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Siberian vs Russian Blue vs Balinese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian 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 Balinese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Siberian or Russian Blue or Balinese?	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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Siberian vs Russian Blue vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

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