Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Turkish Angora	Burmilla	Russian Blue
Origins	Turkey	United Kingdom	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	69	72	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Ankara	Asian Burmilla	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue cat?	$1000 to $2000	$800 to $1200	$1000 to $1700
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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Turkish Angora or Burmilla or Russian Blue 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, Turkish Angora or Burmilla or Russian Blue?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 7 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 11 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Burmilla have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	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	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue	Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.	Wide range of colors in shaded or tipped patterns, including black, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Turkish Angora, Burmilla and Russian Blue coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair Long Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Lean	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Moderate Sleep	Average

Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and intelligent	Moderate, playful and curious	Moderate, shy and observant
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Poor	Poor

Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low fat	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	High	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Turkish Angora or Burmilla or Russian Blue?	15-18 years	10-15 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue cat?	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.	The Burmilla cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Angora or Burmilla or Russian Blue?	No Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Burmilla 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Retinal Dysplasia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Medium	Easy

Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Graceful and active meows	Quiet and soft meows	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, social and friendly	Good, friendly and playful	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Graceful and active	Playful and affectionate	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Graceful and active tail movements	Playful tail swishes	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	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	Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Burmilla are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Turkish Angora 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: Burmilla 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Turkish Angora or Burmilla or Russian Blue?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Turkish Angora or Burmilla or Russian Blue?	Affectionate	Easy Going	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Burmilla 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: Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue?	High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Burmilla 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, Turkish Angora or Burmilla or Russian Blue?	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmilla cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Angora or Burmilla or Russian Blue?	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Burmilla cats generally get on well with dogs.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue?	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Burmilla cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Turkish Angora or Burmilla 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, Turkish Angora or Burmilla 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, Turkish Angora or Burmilla or Russian Blue?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Turkish Angora or Burmilla or Russian Blue?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Burmilla 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, Turkish Angora or Burmilla or Russian Blue?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

Turkish Angora vs Burmilla vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

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