Cat Fact Files

Quick Profile Overview

Origin

There are many stories floating around about Russian blue cats. Believed to have been originated from Archangel Isles located in the northern region of Russia, these cats were brought to Europe by the sailors in early 1860’s. These cats were originally known as Foreign blue or Archangel cats.

Body type
Russian blue cats are regal beauties with a fine boned, firm, long and muscular structure. Russian blue characteristics include lithe body with a graceful outline make them creature of ethereal beauty.

Coat
Russian blue cats have one of the most beautiful unique short silky coats which are usually of bright blue color. Each hair of the coat of Russian blue appears to have been dipped in silver giving them a beautiful lustrous appearance. The coat should not have any tabby markings

Colors
These Russian blue cats come in only one color that is even blue throughout their coat. Lighter shades of blue are preferred in show cats. Most of these hairs have silver tips which give them a unique sheen. More Russian blue characteristics include slate grey nose, mauve or lavender pink paw pads and beautiful green eyes.

Size
These are lithe long cats known for their grace and agility

Average life span
Russian blue life span is same like the other domestic cats and is between 14 to 20 years.

Details
Russian blue cats are known for their beauty and equally charming is their undemanding nature which makes them perfect companions for people looking for a pet even in this busy life. There affectionate nature and blue silver luminous coat makes them unique cat breeds that are preferred by people looking for show cats or domestic pets alike.

History
People believe these beautiful creatures to have been descendants of royal cats that were owned by Russian czars and Queen Victoria. Believed to have been bred at Archangel Isles in Russia these cats were brought by sailors to London in 1860. These cats were first shown in Crystal Palace in 1875 but become more popular in 1912. After World War II Scandinavian and English breeder gave special attention to breed Russian blue cats and in 1960 become a most popular type or domestic cat.

Appearance
Russian Blue cats are known for their royal appearance with plush silky extremely dense double coat. The silver tipped hair gives them a lovely sheen. The head of these cats give the appearance of a cobra. These cats have large round bright green eyes that are set wide apart and pointed long ears that are wide at bottom. Russian blue characteristic involves long legs and small round paws. These cats have fine, long and muscular body with long tail.

Traits, personality and behavior
Russian blue cats are gentle and extremely affectionate cars. Russian blue personality includes traits such as intelligence as they are able to understand the mood of the household. These quiet cats are extremely loving and playful companions. These devoted creatures get along with other children and pets.

Physical development
Russian blue kittens are made available from breeder after 16 weeks as by then these cats become physically strong and their basic inoculations are over.

Looking after
These Russian blue cats require very little grooming in form of periodic nail clipping and maintenance of glowing coat by occasional combing and lots of petting which gives them more time to spend with their owners.