Russian Blue Cat

Body Size - Medium to Large
Coat Length - Short
Life Span - 12 to 15 Years

Russian Blue Description

The Russian Blue is a graceful cat with a slender, graceful body, almond-shaped emerald eyes, wide-set ears, and a long, tapering tail. The coat is short and sleek. It is a solid blue-grey color with a silvery sheen. Russian Blues are gentle, adaptable and quiet cats, at home in any situation. Their are many Blues in city apartments and they are well suited to this life. They will get along with everyone and anything, as they quickly become members of the whole family and love to 'smooch'! They have plush short double coats, but molt little as they are perfectionist groomers. They are non-demanding and loveable in all situations.

Russian Blue History

The original Russian was a Tabby. These are still available, but only registrable in SA. Russian Blacks and Whites are also available in Australia. The Russian Blue is a natural Breed not created by man, having evolved in the Arctic or Semi-arctic Forests of Northern Russia. This is the origin of their densely plush double coat to insulate and to repel water, snow and dirt. Known as the "Archangel Cat", they are thought to have originated near the city of Archangelsk and were brought to Europe in the 1860's.

Russian Blue Traits

Silver-tipped guard hairs give the Russian Blue a lustrous sheen. They have a wedge shaped skull, straight aristocratic nose, and almond shaped vivid green eyes. Prominent whisker pads, with a proud gentle head carriage, long tapering tail, legs and small feet. giving the overall impression of a powerful elegant cat.

Russian Blue Good aspects

Russians are totally loving, without being overwhelmingly affectionate like other breeds. They are quiet and regal, and are truly aristocratic, with a real personality. Intensely loving and devoted to their family and other pets.

Russian Blue Health

As a natural breed Russian Blues have few, if any, inherent problems. Genetic disorders or temperament problems in this breed come back to poor breeding practices, not the breed itself.

Russian Blue.. Be Aware

Russian Blues are suitable to all situations and require only the usually loving care and attention that any other breed of animal does. No animal will thrive on neglect or abandonment and neither will a Russian enjoy such circumstances.

Russian Blue Summary

The good show specimen Russian Blue has good physical condition, is firm in muscle tone and alert. The head is a smooth wedge with a blunt muzzle and is broad across the eyes. The ears are rather large and wide at the base, with little inside furnishing. The body is fine boned, long, firm and muscular, lithe and graceful. The coat is short, dense, fine and plush and is an even blue throughout. Guard hairs distinctly silver-tipped give the cat a silvery sheen or lustrous appearance. Eye color is vivid green. If you want a loyal charismatic friend who will provide you with years of joy, then a Russian Blue is for you.