Russian Blue

Russian Blue Cat are a short-haired breed with a plushy, silver-blue coat. Their slightly upturned mouths give them their distinct smiling expression. Russian Blue kittens get along with children and other pets and develop loyal bonds with loved ones.

Life with a Russian blue cats is like having a tiny puppy that uses a litter box. They are very people-oriented cats. They love to be in your arms, sleep in your lap, or watch you work. Many enjoy interrupting you to remind you that they require petting, showing your love by rubbing their face on yours, jumping on your shoulders, and even reaching up on your legs to ask you to hold them. They love cuddling with their human and are very spirited and playful.

Russian Blue History

Russian Blue cats development as a breed occurred primarily in Britain and Scandinavia, starting in the late nineteenth century when showing and breeding cats became popular. A British cat fancier named Mrs Carew-Cox began importing the cats in 1890 and bred and showed them against other blue cats of varying types. She described them as having short, silvery fur, large ears, wide-set eyes, and lean faces, with sweet, intelligent personalities much the same as the Russian Blue of today. In 1912, the cats were established enough to be shown in a class of their own instead of being lumped together with other blue cats. Today, they are popular show cats and companions to those who know the secret of their sweet beauty.

Russian Blue Personality

Russian Blue cats has a reputation as a gentle, shy, and quiet cat. These cats may have a reserved nature, but they love to play (being especially fond of retrieving) and enjoy jumping or climbing to high places. Guests will not receive immediate attention but are loyal to family members, following them through the house and even riding on their shoulders. This breed does best in a quiet, stable environment, and if you take the time to develop a relationship with a Russian Blue kittens, your reward will be a deep bond with this loving cat.

Russian Blue Cat Care

The Russian Blue’s dense coat should be combed weekly to remove dead hair and distribute skin oils. Trim the nails every couple of weeks. Keep the Russian Blue kittens litter box spotlessly clean, as they are very particular about bathroom hygiene. Russian Blue should be kept as indoor-only cats to protect them from diseases spread by other cats, attacks by dogs, raccoons, and coyotes, and many other dangers that face cats who go outdoors, such as being hit by a car or being relocated by humans.

Children And Other Pets

Russian Blue cats are tolerant toward children and treat them kindly and respectfully. They will even put up with the clumsy treatment given by toddlers as if they recognize that no harm is meant, and if necessary, they will walk away or climb out of reach to escape being bonked on the head. That said, the patient and gentle Russian Blue cats should always be protected from rough treatment, so supervise young children when they want to pet the cat. Russian Blue kittens also accept other animals, including dogs, as long as they aren’t chased or menaced by them. Introduce pets slowly and in controlled circumstances to ensure that they learn to get along together.