British Shorthair
VS
Russian Blue
British Shorthair vs Russian Blue
Compare British Shorthair 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
British Shorthair
Russian Blue
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 36 cm
23 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 8 kg
3 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 17 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
British Shorthair
Easy to train
Russian Blue
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Summary
About British Shorthair
British Shorthairs are sturdy, medium‑large cats with round faces, dense plush coats and many colours, best known in blue with copper eyes. Calm, quietly affectionate and suited to indoor or apartment life, they mature slowly and need moderate play, grooming and weight control.
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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