little is known of the russian blues origins
he probably does originate from russia his thick coat is undoubtedly that of a
cat from colder climate and he has thought about a natural breed
suggesting matushka nature created him not the handiwork of humans the russian
blues development as a breed however took place mostly in britain and
scandinavia starting in the late 19th century when
revealing and breeding cats became a popular activity
the russian blue made his first appearance on the world stage of the cat
fancy at an exhibition of cats held at london's crystal palace in 1875
labeled an archangel cat since he was said to be from the russian island of
archangel he competed versus other blue cats of
varying types a newspaper reported the show described
the russian blue as extremely handsome and particularly furry
including they look primarily like the common wild grey rabbit
other early names by which the breed was known were maltese and foreign blue
a british cat fancier named mrs kurucock started importing the cats in 1890 in
bread and showed them through the turn of the century
she described them as having short silvery fur big ears
wide set eyes and lean faces with sweet intelligent personalities
in other words much the same as the russian blue of today
in 1912 the cats were well enough developed that they could be displayed
in a class of their own instead of being lumped together with other blue cats
the second world war almost put an end to the breed
extremely few cats endured the years of privation and british and scandinavian
breeders relied on other breeds mostly the siamese and the british blue
to help revive their bloodlines because of the siamese influence the
cats developed a more severe appearance and the texture of their coat changed
it took years to bring the breed back to its initial look
that was accomplished by combining british bloodlines which emphasized
plush silvery coats and scandinavian
bloodlines which were understood for producing cats with bright green eyes
and flat profiles the result was a russian blue of
moderate type scene today russian blues were first imported to the
united states in 1900 however it was until after world war ii
that american breeders began to develop their own lines from cats imported in
1947. today they are popular show cats in
addition to companions to those who know the secret of their sweet beauty
are russian blue cats really hypoallergenic
according to pet md hypoallergenic breeds
consisting of the russian blue aren't technically non-allergenic the lessened
amount of dander and other irritants they produce isn't enough to activate
allergies to a noticeable level in the majority
of people how much does a russian blue cat cost
the average cost of russian blue kittens in the united states is in between four
hundred dollars and six hundred dollars most so-called russian blues at shelters
remain in fact simply domestic short hairs
as cats of such an expense would not be abandoned
personality of russian blue kitten the russian blue has a credibility as a
gentle quiet cat somewhat shy however do not get the
wrong concept this cat might have a reserved nature
but he likes to play being especially fond of retrieving and
enjoys jumping or reaching high places where he can study people and situations
at his leisure before making up his mind about whether he wants to
get involved guests will not receive his instant
attention and might never see him unless he decides they deserve his notice
but toward relatives especially his favorite person
he is ever faithful following them through your home and even riding on a
shoulder the russian blue is a sensitive cat who
doesn't like to be ignored and will be hurt if he doesn't receive the exact
same quantity of love he offers
lack of attention can trigger him to end up being anxious or fearful
while the russian blue likes your company he is capable of entertaining
himself throughout the day while you are at work
unlike some active intelligent breeds he is not damaging however moves through
your house with the light grace of a russian ballerina
when you are at house his subtle sense of humor and manual dexterity will never
ever stop working to entertain just make certain you laugh with him not
at him he has a strong sense of self-worth and doesn't like being teased
this is a cat who does finest in a quiet steady environment
he doesn't like modification and it's especially crucial to him that meals
show up on time count on him to be a devoted alarm clock
in the morning not so you do not miss work however so he does not miss out on
a meal if you take the time to develop a
relationship with a russian blue your benefit will be a deep bond with
this loving cat are russian blue cats rare
they're not the only blue cats in the world while the chartreu is thought
about to be a rare cat breed the russian blue can be found in
abundance however there are in fact two other breeds that are blue too
the core out of thailand and the british short hair
how can i tell if my blue russian cat is real
nearly all russian blues share some traits a short dense coat
uniform gray fur which breeders and fanciers call blue
with silvery tipping and green eyes if your feline friend does not precisely
match this description he's probably a domestic short-haired
cat health of a russian blue both pedigree
cats and mixed breed cats have varying incidences of health problems that may
be genetic in nature the russian blue is typically healthy
nevertheless an owner's primary issue will most
likely be this cat's hearty russian appetite
which can turn him from sleek to stout in no time
care for russian blue kitten the russian blues dance coat needs to be combed
twice a week to get rid of dead hair and distribute skin oils brush the teeth
to prevent periodontal disease daily oral hygiene is best but weekly
brushing is better than nothing cut the nails every couple of weeks a
bath when the cat is shedding will assist to get rid of excess hair faster
keep the russian blues litter box spotlessly clean
he is very specific about bathroom hygiene
it's a good idea to keep a russian blue as an indoor only cat to protect him
from diseases spread by other cats attacks by pets or coyotes and the other
threats that face cats who go outdoors such as being hit by an automobile
russian blues who go outdoors likewise run the risk of being stolen by someone
who wants to have such a beautiful cat without spending it
what is the distinction in between a russian blue and a british blue cat
the british short hair is a low maintenance cat happy to unwind alone
while you're out at work the russian blue is also an extremely
laid-back cat she's playful however not provided to
drama or destructiveness this breed is gentle quiet and loving
coat color and grooming the russian blues elegant yet muscular body led one
cat judge to declare him the doberman pinscher of cats
he is what's called the semi-foreign physique meaning it is moderate in shape
falling someplace between the short compact body of breed such as persians
and the sleek angles of oriental breeds such as the siamese
the cat fancier's association breed standard for the russian blue calls for
him to have a head that is a smooth medium-sized wedge shape with a blunt
muscle the broad wedge of the head and its flat
skull are typically described as cobra-like
although that is much too hazardous a description for this sweet natured cat
recall is possibly a much better term large ears are wide at the base with
pointed ideas the interior lined with thin
clear skin and rounded vivid green eyes are set brought apart
a long slender neck segways into high shoulder blades and a fine bone body
that is firm and muscular covered with a short thick double coat
with a plush texture frequently described as similar to that
of a seal or beaver if you were to run your fingers through
a russian blues coat the patterns they made would remain up until they were
petted smooth the body is supported by long fine-boned
legs set on small little rounded paws with pads that are a
pinky lavender or move shade the tail is long but in proportion to
the body the russian blue stands out for his coat
color to the uninformed he may look gray but in cat reveal terms
he is an even bright blue with silver tipped hairs
that make him appear to glisten some russian blue kittens are born with
ghost stripes a reminder of the tabby gene that all cats bring
even if it isn't expressed in their coat however these typically fade
leaving the cat with a strong blue coat of maturity
you may think that a russian blue would only be available in blue
and in cfa that is true however other cat associations have more liberal breed
standards in australia and new zealand the cats
are called russians and can be found in white and black as well as the
traditional blue the american cat fanciers association
permits black russians children and other pets russian blues
have a tolerant nature towards kids who treat them kindly and respectfully
they will even tolerate the clumsy paths given by toddlers
as if they acknowledge that no harm is meant and if necessary they will walk
away or climb up out of reach to get away being bonked on the head
that said the patient and gentle russian blue need to always be protected from
rough treatment so always supervise really young
children when they want to pet the cat the russian blue is also accepting of
other animals including pets as long as they aren't chased or alarmed
by them introduce pets slowly and in regulated
circumstances to ensure that they discover to get along together