Russian Blue vs European
Compare Russian Blue and European: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Russian Blue
European
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 25 cm
25 – 35 cm
Weight
3 – 7 kg
3 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 17 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
Not available
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Russian Blue
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
European
Summary
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.
About European
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