Russian Blue vs Siamese

Verdict

Both are intelligent, short-coated, easy-care cats of medium size. The thing that decides it is voice and company. The Russian Blue is quiet, reserved with strangers and scores 4 for independence, so it copes with a workday alone. The Siamese talks constantly, is more active, and scores 1 for independence, so it wants someone home. Choose the Russian Blue for a calm household with a regular routine. Choose the Siamese if you are home often and enjoy a cat that follows you from room to room and answers back.

Choose the Russian Blue if

• You are out for a workday; it scores 4 for independence against 1.
• You want a quiet cat, scoring 1 for voice against 5.
• You live in a small flat; it scores 5 for apartments against 4.
• You want a solid blue-grey coat with silver-tipped hairs.

Choose the Siamese if

• You want the more affectionate cat, scoring 5 against 4.
• You want a more active, playful cat, with energy at 4 against 3.
• You have children or other pets; it scores 4 for both against 3.
• You want a pointed pattern with vivid blue eyes.

Where they are alike

Both score 5 for intelligence and have short coats with low grooming scores of 1 and 2. Each is a medium cat that forms a close bond with its household.