Russian Blue vs Abyssinian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Abyssinian
Origins	Russia	Ethiopia
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Group	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	11	10
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Russian Blue vs Abyssinian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Abyssinian 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.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Russian Blue or Abyssinian cat?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue and Abyssinian coats?	Short Hair	Shorthair
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn
Eye Color	Green	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Abyssinian?	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 Abyssinian coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Abyssinian?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	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.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Russian Blue or Abyssinian?	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, Russian Blue or Abyssinian?	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Abyssinian?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Russian Blue or Abyssinian?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Abyssinian?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Abyssinian?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Abyssinian?	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, Russian Blue or Abyssinian?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or Abyssinian?	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.

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Abys

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Russian Blue cats live longer than Abyssinian?	10-16 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Abyssinian cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Abyssinian?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Abyssinian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease

Russian Blue vs Abyssinian Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Abyssinian cat?	$1000 to $1700	$900 to $1500

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