Russian Blue cat:
breed features and care
Russian Blue cat:
breed features and
care
care
Russian Blue
cat —
one of the most elegant and refined breeds. Its dense silver-blue coat, striking green eyes and graceful bearing attract cat lovers all over the world. In Britain, where much of the breed's development took place, it is valued as a calm, noble and gentle companion.
Breed characteristics
Adaptability
Care
Energy level
Health problems
Suitable for children
Friendly to strangers
Social needs
Loving
Shedding level
Friendly to dogs
Russian Blue cat —
one of the most elegant
and refined breeds. Its dense silver-blue coat, striking green eyes and
graceful bearing attract cat lovers all over the
world. In Britain, where
much of the breed's
development took place, it is valued as a calm, noble
and gentle companion.
and refined breeds. Its dense silver-blue coat, striking green eyes and
graceful bearing attract cat lovers all over the
world. In Britain, where
much of the breed's
development took place, it is valued as a calm, noble
and gentle companion.
Breed characteristics
Adaptability
Energy level
Suitable for children
Social needs
Shedding level
Care
Health problems
Friendly
to strangers
to strangers
Loving
Friendly to dogs
The Russian Blue has a long history rooted
in the north of Russia. The breed is believed to descend
from cats living around the port of Archangel, from where sailors brought them to Britain in the 19th century. Thanks to its unique looks
and gentle nature, the Russian Blue soon became popular, first in Britain and later in the USA. It appeared at early British cat shows as the 'Archangel cat', and British breeders did much to shape the modern breed, which has always been associated with refinement
and elegance.
in the north of Russia. The breed is believed to descend
from cats living around the port of Archangel, from where sailors brought them to Britain in the 19th century. Thanks to its unique looks
and gentle nature, the Russian Blue soon became popular, first in Britain and later in the USA. It appeared at early British cat shows as the 'Archangel cat', and British breeders did much to shape the modern breed, which has always been associated with refinement
and elegance.
History and origin of the Russian Blue cat
The Russian Blue has
a long history rooted
in the north of
Russia. The breed is believed to descend from cats living
around the port of Archangel, from where
sailors brought them to Britain in the 19th century. Thanks to its unique looks and gentle nature, the Russian Blue soon became popular, first in Britain and later in the USA. British breeders
did much to shape the modern breed, which has always been special,
associated with refinement
and elegance.
a long history rooted
in the north of
Russia. The breed is believed to descend from cats living
around the port of Archangel, from where
sailors brought them to Britain in the 19th century. Thanks to its unique looks and gentle nature, the Russian Blue soon became popular, first in Britain and later in the USA. British breeders
did much to shape the modern breed, which has always been special,
associated with refinement
and elegance.
History
and origin of the Russian Blue cat
The Russian Blue has a refined, graceful build. Its slender body, long legs
and graceful gait make it one of the most elegant breeds. The head is a short wedge, the ears are fairly large and pointed, and the eyes are large, almond-shaped and a vivid green. The tail is long and in proportion to the body, which adds to the cat's grace.
and graceful gait make it one of the most elegant breeds. The head is a short wedge, the ears are fairly large and pointed, and the eyes are large, almond-shaped and a vivid green. The tail is long and in proportion to the body, which adds to the cat's grace.
Appearance of the Russian Blue cat
Body — The Russian Blue has a refined, graceful build. Its slender body, long legs and graceful gait make it one
of the most elegant breeds.
of the most elegant breeds.
Head — The Russian Blue's head
is a short wedge, the ears
are fairly large and pointed, and the eyes
are large, almond-shaped and a vivid
green
is a short wedge, the ears
are fairly large and pointed, and the eyes
are large, almond-shaped and a vivid
green
Colours — The coat is an even silver-blue; kittens may show
faint 'ghost' tabby markings, which
fade as they grow.
faint 'ghost' tabby markings, which
fade as they grow.
Tail — The tail is
long and in proportion
to the body, which
adds to the cat's grace
long and in proportion
to the body, which
adds to the cat's grace
Appearance of the Russian Blue cat
The Russian Blue has a refined, graceful build
Its slender body, long legs and graceful gait make it one of the most elegant breeds.
The Russian Blue's head is a short wedge, the ears are fairly large and pointed, and the eyes are large, almond-shaped and a vivid green.
The tail is long and in proportion to the body, which adds to the cat's grace
The coat is an even silver-blue; kittens may show faint 'ghost' tabby markings, which fade as they grow.
Colours of the Russian Blue cat
The Russian Blue is famous for its even silver-blue colour, the main feature of the breed standard.
Silver-blue:
This unique coat is soft and double, standing out from the body, which makes it especially pleasant to touch. The silver tips on the hairs give it a shimmer, and shades range from light silvery to deeper blue-grey.
Colours of the Russian Blue cat
The Russian Blue is famous
for its even silver-blue
colour, the main
feature of the breed standard.
for its even silver-blue
colour, the main
feature of the breed standard.
Silver-blue —
This unique coat is
soft and double, standing
out from the body,
which makes it especially
pleasant to touch.
The silver tips
on the hairs give it a shimmer, and shades range from light silvery to deeper blue-grey.
soft and double, standing
out from the body,
which makes it especially
pleasant to touch.
The silver tips
on the hairs give it a shimmer, and shades range from light silvery to deeper blue-grey.
Show standards
for the Russian Blue cat
The Russian Blue must meet strict standards, especially if it takes part
in shows. Judges assess:
in shows. Judges assess:
Head: a short wedge with soft, smooth lines.
Eyes: large, almond-shaped, vivid green.
Coat: dense, short and silky, with a characteristic blue sheen.
Body: slender yet muscular,
with long legs and refined lines.
with long legs and refined lines.
Tail: long, in proportion to the body,
tapering smoothly to the tip.
tapering smoothly to the tip.
Show standards
for the Russian
Blue
The Russian Blue
must meet strict
standards, especially
if it takes part
in shows. Judges assess:
must meet strict
standards, especially
if it takes part
in shows. Judges assess:
Head: a short wedge
with soft, smooth lines.
with soft, smooth lines.
Eyes: large,
almond-shaped, vivid green.
almond-shaped, vivid green.
Coat: dense, short
and silky, with a
characteristic blue
sheen.
and silky, with a
characteristic blue
sheen.
Body: slender yet muscular, with long legs
and refined lines.
and refined lines.
Tail: long, in proportion to the body, tapering smoothly to the tip.
Character and personality of the Russian Blue cat
Russian Blues are intelligent, reserved and devoted pets.
They are independent yet affectionate. These cats bond with their owners but are never clingy, preferring to keep a graceful distance.
The Russian Blue feels best
in a calm home. It is rarely noisy, has a soft, melodious voice and prefers to communicate with looks
and gestures. The breed suits
families with children and older people,
as it is very patient and friendly.
The Russian Blue feels best
in a calm home. It is rarely noisy, has a soft, melodious voice and prefers to communicate with looks
and gestures. The breed suits
families with children and older people,
as it is very patient and friendly.
Character
and personality
of the Russian Blue cat
Russian Blues are
intelligent, reserved
and devoted pets.
intelligent, reserved
and devoted pets.
They are independent yet
affectionate.
These cats bond with their owners but are never
clingy, preferring
to keep a graceful distance. The Russian Blue feels best
in a calm home
environment. It is rarely
noisy, has a melodious
voice and prefers to communicate
with looks and gestures.
The breed suits
families with children and older people,
as it is very patient and
friendly.
affectionate.
These cats bond with their owners but are never
clingy, preferring
to keep a graceful distance. The Russian Blue feels best
in a calm home
environment. It is rarely
noisy, has a melodious
voice and prefers to communicate
with looks and gestures.
The breed suits
families with children and older people,
as it is very patient and
friendly.
Caring for the Russian Blue cat
The Russian Blue is one of the easiest breeds
to care for. Its short coat does not need frequent brushing: once a week with a soft brush is enough to remove dead hair.
The cat is generally healthy, but to keep
it that way, look after its teeth, claws and ears. Regular tooth brushing and claw trimming help to avoid problems. Russian Blues love their food, so watch their weight, and check the eyes and ears regularly, especially if there are other animals in the home.
to care for. Its short coat does not need frequent brushing: once a week with a soft brush is enough to remove dead hair.
The cat is generally healthy, but to keep
it that way, look after its teeth, claws and ears. Regular tooth brushing and claw trimming help to avoid problems. Russian Blues love their food, so watch their weight, and check the eyes and ears regularly, especially if there are other animals in the home.
Caring for the Russian Blue cat
The Russian Blue is one
of the easiest breeds
to care
of the easiest breeds
to care
for. Its short coat does
not need frequent brushing:
once a week with a soft
brush is enough to remove
dead hair.
The cat is generally
healthy, but to keep
it that way, look after its teeth,
claws and ears. Regular tooth
brushing and claw trimming help to avoid
problems. Russian Blues love
their food, so watch their weight, and check the eyes and ears regularly,
especially if there are other
animals in the home.
not need frequent brushing:
once a week with a soft
brush is enough to remove
dead hair.
The cat is generally
healthy, but to keep
it that way, look after its teeth,
claws and ears. Regular tooth
brushing and claw trimming help to avoid
problems. Russian Blues love
their food, so watch their weight, and check the eyes and ears regularly,
especially if there are other
animals in the home.
Pros and cons of the breed
Pros and
cons of the
breed
cons of the
breed
Pros and
Pros and
Cons
Cons
Russian Blue cat —
an elegant and devoted pet that will be an excellent companion for anyone who loves a calm and harmonious life.
It is easy to care for, generally healthy
and friendly. It is valued for its noble looks and intelligence.
If you are looking for a cat that combines independence and devotion, the Russian Blue is an ideal choice.
and friendly. It is valued for its noble looks and intelligence.
If you are looking for a cat that combines independence and devotion, the Russian Blue is an ideal choice.
Russian Blue cat —
an elegant and devoted pet
that will be an excellent companion for anyone who loves
a calm and harmonious life.
that will be an excellent companion for anyone who loves
a calm and harmonious life.
It is easy to care for, generally healthy and friendly. It is valued for its noble
looks and intelligence. If you are looking for a cat
that combines independence and devotion,
the Russian Blue is an ideal choice.
looks and intelligence. If you are looking for a cat
that combines independence and devotion,
the Russian Blue is an ideal choice.
