Description

The Russian Blue is of medium size, with a slightly wedge-shaped head. The breed has large, pointed ears and rounded eyes. The Russian Blue is fine-boned, with a long and muscular body that gives the cat an athletic and graceful appearance. The legs and tail are similarly long and fine.

Look

The Russian Blue, as the breed’s name suggests, has a stunning blue-grey coat. This colour is caused by a dilution of the gene for black coat colour. This recessive dilution gene is what causes the Russian Blue’s stunning coat colour. Some breed associations also accept Russian Blues with black or white coats. The fur is plush and feels like velvet. The breed has a double coat, with sleek guard hairs and a soft, downy inner coat. Russian Blues are prone to shedding, and although their fur is thought to lack a particular glycoprotein that is allergenic, they might not be best choice for those with allergies.

Health

The Russian Blue is an exceptionally healthy breed. They are hardy and have little to no genetic problems. With proper care, some Russian Blues have even lived to their twenties! At KittenGuru.com, we recommend that you buy your kitten from reputable breeders, who use genetic testing and good breeding practices to remove genetic conditions from their breeding lines. KittenGuru.com’s Health Guarantee certifies that all promoted kittens are in good health.

Temperament

The Russian Blue is very gentle and reserved for the most part, but has a playful side. They are very affectionate towards family members, though they may take longer to warm up to strangers. The Russian Blue loves attention and hates to be ignored, and may become fearful or anxious as a result. They are intelligent and can even learn to perform tricks. They thrive in a stable environment with a set timetable.

Living with

Although Russian Blues love attention, they will be perfectly content by themselves while you are at work for the day: you can make up for it by fussing over them on your return! They love their daily routine and may become upset by an erratic schedule or changes. Russian Blues usually get on well with other pets; however, they love to hunt, so hamsters or birds may not be the best choice of pet if there’s a Russian Blue on the prowl. They also get on well with children.