| Abyssinian | Russian Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 9-13 years | 15-20 years |
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Weight | 8-12 lb | 7-14 lb |
| Energy | Very high | Moderate |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| With kids | With supervision | Good with kids |
Abyssinians are one of the most perpetually active cat breeds that exists and generally dislike being held or restrained, which is the opposite of what most people picture when a breeder describes a 'friendly, people-oriented' cat.
Russian Blues are one of the few purebred cats without a well-documented breed-specific genetic disease, so the real caveat here is temperament rather than health: they are genuinely reserved with strangers and slow to adjust to change, and a chaotic, high-traffic household will stress this breed more than most.
Abyssinian ·
Russian Blue
Health problems, origin and what living with each is actually like.