Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Egyptian Mau	Russian Blue	Oriental
Origins	Egypt	Russia	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	61	11	16
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pharaoh Cat	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Oriental Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental cat?	$1000 to $1200	$1000 to $1700	$800 to $1500
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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available

Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental?	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Egyptian Mau 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.	Foreign (Oriental) Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Egyptian Mau, Russian Blue and Oriental coats?	Short to medium	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Lean	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Small and Deep-set	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Calm More Sleep

Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, alert and active	Moderate, shy and observant	Long, vocal and social
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Poor	Poor

Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low fat	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental?	18-20 years	10-16 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental cat?	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental?	No Egyptian Mau 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.	Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and melodious meows	Quiet and shy meows	Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys company of other pets	Good, but can be shy	Good, very social and playful
Facial Expression	Graceful and alert	Shy and loyal	Vocal and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Graceful and alert tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Vocal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social 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	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
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. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau 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.	Average Trainability: Oriental 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, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental?	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, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental?	Agile	Active	Energetic
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental?	High: Egyptian Mau 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: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental?	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental?	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental?	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental?	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, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	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, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Egyptian Mau or Russian Blue or Oriental?	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.	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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Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

Egyptian Mau vs Russian Blue vs Oriental Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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