Bengal
VS
Russian Blue
Bengal vs Russian Blue
Compare Bengal and Russian Blue side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Bengal
Russian Blue
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
23 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 8 kg
3 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
1/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Bengal
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Russian Blue
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Summary
About Bengal
The Bengal is an athletic, medium‑large cat with a wild, leopard‑like spotted or marbled coat and low‑maintenance, silky fur that may glitter. Highly active, intelligent, vocal, and people‑oriented, it enjoys water, interactive play, training, and needs substantial daily mental and physical stimulation.
About Russian Blue
Russian Blues are medium, athletic cats with a plush, silver tipped blue coat and vivid green eyes. Gentle and reserved with strangers, they are deeply affectionate with their families. Intelligent and observant, they enjoy routine, quiet homes, interactive play, and minimal grooming.
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