Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs American Curl Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Sphynx	Russian Blue	American Curl
Origins	Canada	Russia	United States
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Group	Mutation	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	6	11	58
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Peter Pan of cats
Price Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs American Curl cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1000 to $1700	$1000 to $2000
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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs American Curl Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Sphynx or Russian Blue or American Curl 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Sphynx or Russian Blue or American Curl?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
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.	Semi-foreign American Curl have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Small Wide-set Curled back
Eye Color	Green Blue	Green	Gold Copper
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.	All colors and patterns
Coat What is the difference between Sphynx, Russian Blue and American Curl coats?	Hairless	Short Hair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Slender
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Triangular
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	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Small
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Curled
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Average	Average

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs American Curl Special Abilities Comparison

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

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs American Curl Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	High grooming Sensitive skin	Low maintenance Independent	Social Gentle Regular ear cleaning
Breeding	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful selection, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
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	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Moderate
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Sphynx or Russian Blue or American Curl?	12-14 years	10-16 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs American Curl cat?	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The American Curl cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Sphynx or Russian Blue or American Curl?	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 American Curl 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 American Curl?	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) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Ear Infections
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Hard

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs American Curl Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and energetic sounds	Quiet and shy meows	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, but can be shy	Good, sociable and friendly
Facial Expression	Outgoing and energetic	Shy and loyal	Affectionate and curious
Tail Behavior	Outgoing and energetic tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Curled tail, often raised
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Moderate
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	High Friendly Adaptable
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.	Active Adventurer. American Curl 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: Russian Blue cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Difficult to Train: American Curl cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Sphynx or Russian Blue or American Curl?	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 American Curl?	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.	American Curl 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 American Curl?	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: American Curl 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 American Curl?	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Curl cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Sphynx or Russian Blue or American Curl?	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.	Very dog-friendly: American Curl owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs American Curl?	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the American Curl cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Russian Blue or American Curl?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Sphynx or Russian Blue or American Curl?	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 Russian Blue or American Curl?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs American Curl Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Sphynx or Russian Blue or American Curl?	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 American Curl cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Sphynx or Russian Blue or American Curl?	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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