Read About Russian Blue Cats Breed

       - Cat Facts

1. Size and Weight: Russian Blue Cats are small and weigh 6 to 8 pounds.
2. Coat: They have a double coat that is short, dense, and fine.
3. Head and Muzzle: The head is smooth and wedge shaped and the muzzle is blunt, part of the wedge shape, and does not have exaggerated pinch or whisker breaks.
4. Body: They have fine boned, long, firm, and muscular bodies.
5. Colors: Russian Blue Cats are bright blue but can appear to have a silvery sheen because of distinct silver-tipped hairs.
6. Life Expectancy: They can live for over 15 years.
7. Popularity: They are a favorite at cat shows and at home.
8. Habitat: Russian Blue Cats are domestic cats.

      - Cat Breed Origins

1. Country of Origin: They originated in the Archangel Isles in northern Russia.
2. Lineage: Today's Russian Blue Cats are a combination of English bloodlines with plush, silvery coats and Scandinavian bloodlines with emerald green eyes and flat profiles.
3. Date Admitted to CFA: They were admitted to the CFA in 1949.
4. Historical Information: Russian Blue Cats were brought by sailors from the Archangel Isles to England and Northern Europe in the 1860s. They appeared in America around 1900.

     - Cat Breed Defining Characteristics

1. Training Ease: They are affectionate, but difficult to train.
2. Temperament: They are gentle, affectionate, quiet, clean, and playful.
3. Tolerance to Children: Russian Blue Cats get along well with children.
4. Behavior: They are very sensitive to their owner's moods.

      - Cat Breed Concerns

1. Health Issues: There are no specific health issues for the breed.
2. Feeding: They require approximately 80Kcals/kg of bodyweight per day of food. They are good eaters and prone to weight gain.
3. Exercise Needs: They need daily exercise.
4. Grooming Needs: They require a minimum amount of grooming, nail clipping, and bathing.
5. Special Household Needs: They can entertain themselves when left alone and become a contented companion upon your return.
6. Travel Needs: When traveling, they will need a food bowl, litter box with kitty litter, water, food, and toys.
7. Getting Along With Other Pets: They get along well with other pets.

       - How to Choose your Cat Breed

1. What To Look For In A Healthy Cat: A Russian blue cat should be blue and have a long coat, the correct number of toes, and clean eyes, ears, and gums.
2. What You Will Need For A New Cat: A new cat needs food bowls, a litter box, kitty litter, nail clippers, a brush, a bed, and a scratching post.
3. Cat-Proofing Your House: Russian Blue Cats need a scratching post or they claw furniture and a litter box that is easy to get to.
4. How To Make Your New Cat Feel At Home: They are sensitive cats so a happy atmosphere is needed.