Russian Blue vs Siamese
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Category IV — Siamese and Oriental
Russian Blue
The Russian Blue is characterised by a dense, plush, blue-grey coat with silver-tipped hairs and vivid green eyes. Its origin is traditionally linked to Arkhangelsk, but this is not known for certain. Adults typically weigh around 3 to 5.5 kilograms, with a graceful, long-legged body. The coat is double but easy to look after, and brushing a few times a week is enough. The breed is usually quiet, reserved with strangers and strongly attached to its own family. The standard calls for a solid blue coat without spots or patterns. Russian Blues are long-lived, typically reaching around 12 to 18 years.
Category IV — Siamese and Oriental
Siamese
The Siamese comes from Thailand, formerly called Siam, and spread through Europe in the late nineteenth century. It has a pale body with darker markings on the face, ears, legs and tail and vivid blue, almond-shaped eyes. The body is lean and long-legged, and the head is wedge-shaped. Adults typically weigh around 2.5 to 5.5 kilograms. The short, smooth coat needs little grooming. Siamese cats are known for being talkative, intelligent and strongly attached to people, and they need attention and interaction. Kittens are born almost white, and the darker markings develop over the first weeks. Life expectancy is typically around 12 to 16 years.
At a glance
| Russian Blue | Siamese | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (male) | 3.5–5.5 kg | 3.5–5.5 kg |
| Weight (female) | 3.0–4.5 kg | 2.5–4.5 kg |
| Life expectancy | 12–18 yrs | 12–16 yrs |
| Coat | plush, short | smooth, short |
Temperament & Family Life
| Russian Blue | Siamese | |
|---|---|---|
| Family friendly | ||
| Good with children | ||
| Good with dogs | ||
| Friendly with strangers | ||
| Intelligence | ||
| Trainability |
Activity & Living Space
| Russian Blue | Siamese | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy level | ||
| Playfulness | ||
| Hunting instinct | ||
| Apartment friendly |
Personality & Communication
| Russian Blue | Siamese | |
|---|---|---|
| Affection | ||
| Independence | ||
| Vocality |
Grooming & Shedding
| Russian Blue | Siamese | |
|---|---|---|
| Shedding | ||
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Trait scores (1–5) are editorial estimates, not measurements — every cat is an individual.