Sphynx vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Sphynx	Siberian	Russian Blue
Origins	Canada	Russia	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	6	22	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Siberian vs Russian Blue cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1200 to $2500	$1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership	High	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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size Which is bigger, Sphynx or Siberian or Russian Blue cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.	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.
Weight Which is heavier, Sphynx or Siberian or Russian Blue?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	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.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Blue	Gold Green	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.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Sphynx, Siberian and Russian Blue coats?	Hairless	Semi-long	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Robust	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Large and Prominent	Oval	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Sphynx vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

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

Sphynx vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	High grooming Sensitive skin	Affectionate High grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Moderate
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	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Sphynx or Siberian or Russian Blue?	12-14 years	12-15 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Sphynx vs Siberian vs Russian Blue cat?	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Sphynx or Siberian or Russian Blue?	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Sphynx vs Siberian vs Russian Blue?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Sphynx vs Siberian vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and energetic sounds	Quiet and affectionate meows	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Outgoing and energetic	Loyal and affectionate	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Outgoing and energetic tail movements	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	High	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Sphynx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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: 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Sphynx or Siberian or Russian Blue?	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 Siberian or Russian Blue?	Loyal	Curious	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Sphynx vs Siberian vs Russian Blue?	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Sphynx or Siberian or Russian Blue?	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Sphynx or Siberian or Russian Blue?	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Sphynx vs Siberian vs Russian Blue?	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Siberian or Russian Blue?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Sphynx or Siberian or Russian Blue?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, Sphynx or Siberian or Russian Blue?	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 Siberian vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	High	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Sphynx or Siberian or Russian Blue?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.	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.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Sphynx or Siberian or Russian Blue?	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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