Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Sphynx	Russian Blue	Exotic Shorthair
Origins	Canada	Russia	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	6	11	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Exotic
Price Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1000 to $1700	$1200 to $2200
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	High
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)	No data available

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	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 Blue	Green	Copper Blue Blue-Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White
Coat What is the difference between Sphynx, Russian Blue and Exotic Shorthair coats?	Hairless	Short Hair	Dense
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Short
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Slender
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Large and Prominent	Small and Deep-set	Flat-faced
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Straight	Short and Broad
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Average	Calm More Sleep

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	High grooming Sensitive skin	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Two or more small meals a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	12-14 years	10-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair cat?	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Yes Sphynx 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 Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and energetic sounds	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, but can be shy	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Outgoing and energetic	Shy and loyal	Gentle and calm
Tail Behavior	Outgoing and energetic tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Gentle and calm tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Low
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. Sphynx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.
Trainability	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.	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: Exotic Shorthair 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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Loyal	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Sphynx 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.	Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair?	High: Sphynx 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: Exotic Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair?	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	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.

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Exotic Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	No data available
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Exotic Shorthair?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.

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