About Russian Blue Breed - Texas Russian Blue Kennel

Physical Characteristics

The Russian Blue cats are a strong breed with solid muscles and good looks. They resemble the Korat and the Oriental Shorthair because they are long, lean, and elegant. They are medium-sized with well-developed muscles that are packed together like a swimmer's. When the cat is moving and stretched out, you can see that it has a long, graceful neck. However, when the cat is sitting, its thick fur and high shoulder blades hide its neck, making it look like it has a short, thick neck.

The Signature Coat

The Russian Blue's double coat, which is the most striking feature of this breed, makes it look bigger than it is. The hair stands out at a 45-degree angle, which lets you draw patterns into it that will stay there until you smooth your hand over them. Some stories say hunters once pursued the Russian Blue because their fur was so soft and looked like seal fur.

The base of the coat is bright blue, preferably with lavender undertones. It gets darker as it goes up the shaft and becomes silver at the tips of the guard hairs, which protect the top coat. The coat sparkles because it reflects light.

Mesmerizing Emerald Eyes

The color of this breed's eyes is one of its most beautiful features. When the Russian Blue is a kitten, its eyes are yellow, but by the time it is four months old, there is a bright green ring around the pupil. As the cat ages, its eyes change from yellow to a bright, vivid green. This makes the cat's already beautiful blue-silver coat even more striking.

The Russian Blue's eyes are large, round, and slightly slanted at the top corners. This gives it a sweet look that goes well with its calm personality.

The Mona Lisa Smile

The Russian Blue's "smile" is one of its most interesting and charming features. People often compare its slightly upturned mouth to the mysterious smile of the Mona Lisa.

Personality and Temperament

Intelligent & Trainable

This cat knows how to behave and is easy to train. Or perhaps, it's easy for them to train their people! They love to play fetch and will keep going even if you don't have time. You will make time, though, because the Russian Blue is known for looking hurt when ignored.

Playful & Entertaining

This cat is reserved and shy, but also very playful and loves chasing toys and sunbeams. The Russian Blue can entertain itself for hours, and it doesn't mind too much if you leave it home alone all day. However, it will be delighted to see you when you come home.

Loyal & Affectionate

This cat is an excellent pet because it always follows its owners around and often likes one person in the family more than the others. The Russian Blue gets along with most people, even kids. They love being around people so much that they will act like clowns to make a crying baby stop crying and pat a sad person's face when they have the blues.

Understanding Their Nature

Sensitivity & Caution

One characteristic of the Russian Blue is that it tends to be easily startled. It is also more likely to be shy and nervous around new people and in strange places. Some people say that this breed was once the target of fur hunters. If this is true, it would explain why it is cautious and moves quickly. It would have had to move quickly at the first sound of trouble to save its life.

Routine & Predictability

This breed doesn't like change and would rather have things stay the same and predictable. It can be thrown off if the time for dinner changes, and it is very particular about cleanliness. If the litter box is dirty, it won't even go in it.

Early on, this breed got a bad reputation at cat shows for being hard to work with because of traits like these. At home, the Russian Blue was calm and happy, but it was grumpy and unhappy at shows. Fewer Russian Blues were shown, and the breed's popularity fell until breeders worked to improve the breed's temperament through selective breeding and behavior management (e.g., soft music, recordings of show noises, crystals, and herbal remedies). This dedication to the breed paid off, and now the Russian Blue enjoys going to cat shows.

Health and Care

Naturally Healthy

The Russian Blue doesn't have any specific health problems. It is a healthy breed, mostly because it has always been naturally bred. This robust constitution makes them excellent long-term companions.

Low Maintenance Grooming

Brushing the coat isn't necessary, but it's a nice thing to do once a week in addition to brushing the teeth. This breed enjoys being around people and will sit still while being combed or brushed because it gets to spend time with the person who cares for it.

Watch Their Diet

One important thing to remember about this breed is that it loves food. If it can eat as much as it wants, it will eat more than it needs and ask for more, which makes it a sure candidate for weight-related health problems. The best way to prevent this is to measure the food and only give it to the cat at certain times of the day. Everyone in the house should know they can't give the cat too many treats or scraps.

The Russian Blue Breed