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Russian Blue Cats
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History
Russian Blues are also known as Archangel cats. This alternative name comes from the region the breed originated in - the Russian port of Arkhangelsk on the White Sea, some 150 miles South of the Arctic Circle.
The cats are said to have boarded ships with sailors and travelled to European ports. Russian Blues are one of the classic breeds and featured in some of the very first cat shows in England in the 1880s. In those early shows all blue cats competed in a ‘blue’ class, but from 1912 the Russian Blue was assigned its own class - 'the foreign blue'.
The First World War significantly reduced the number of Russian Blues and breeders later revived numbers by outcrossing to similar cats such as the British Shorthair.
Behaviour
Russian Blues are independent and intelligent cats. Sometimes they can seem positively aloof, and you have to earn their respect before they seek any attention from you (or pay you any attention at all!) This makes them loyal to their families, but not at all interested in the company of strangers. They are adaptable, though, and happy to mingle in a household that contains others cats, dogs, and small children, making them a good choice for a 'hands-off' family cat.
Varieties
Always with a grey/blue coat and green eyes.
Breed Details
- Status: Common
- Place of Origin: Russia
- Rough date of Origin: Pre 19th Century
- Hair length: Shorthair
- Activity Level: High
- Vocalness: Low
- Child friendly: Good with children
- Intelligence:
- Playfullness: Steady Temperament
- Grooming Requirements: Less than once per week
- Weight: 3.0 - 5.5kg
- Size: Medium
- Allergy friendly: Yes
- House Cat or Outdoor Cat: House Cat
- Pet Compatibility:
- Social Needs:
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Latest Reviews For Russian Blue (1 of 1)
Strong bond to their favorite human and favorite feline as well! - Larissa,
I have only had/have one Blue in my life and boy oh boy he is VOCAL! I will admit this is my least favorite characteristic of them but he makes up for it with his loyalty and love. He is VERY needy and often demands my attention. Very intelligent and easy to train but also extremely curious and gets into many sticky situations. I must keep a tidy home and have child locks on all of the cabinets because of my lil troublemaker! He absolutely loves some cats but hates some as well, I'm not sure exactly what determines his love or hate for each kitty he encounters, but he definitely expresses how he feels in regards to this. He is absolutely terrified of any new humans, but with a small amount of time he does accept and love them eventually, if ,of course, they are loved by their human/owner. If I (or their human/owner) am not fond of the person, then he never bonds with them. He is highly food motivated and it's hard to keep him at a healthy weight due to begging and pleading for food very incessantly and very often. He absolutely loves to climb and definitely requires a catio and a large cat wheel and/or space to run and explore. I do adore him!