Russian Blue: Everything you need to know about this cat breed
A quick guide to the Russian Blue cat breed
Weight: Males 3–5 kg, females 2–3.5 kg
Withers height: 25–30 cm
Energy level: Medium
Lifespan: 15–20 years
Social need: High
Colours:Mostly solid. Common colours include dark grey and silver, but blue, white, and black also occur in the breed.
Health problems:Generally healthy, with the known hereditary cat diseases rarely occurring in the breed.
Personality of a Russian Blue
The Russian Blue is an affectionate, playful, and intelligent cat breed that often “talks” quite a lot. It tends to follow its owners everywhere and often forms a particularly strong bond with “its” person. Despite this sociable nature, the Russian Blue can be a little shy and may hide from visitors or during large gatherings.This is a true family cat that thrives best when it has another feline companion for company. It's also important that a Russian Blue is challenged and stimulated, especially mentally. It loves to play with toys and with people, and it needs plenty of activity to stay happy and healthy.
Looks and coat care of a Russian Blue
Looks and coat care for a Russian BlueBritish Shorthair and the Chartreux cat breeds in appearance. However, it's much more slender than a British Shorthair and doesn't have the same yellow eye colour as a Chartreux.
The Russian Blue's coat is soft and silky. The guard hairs and undercoat are the same length, giving the breed a so-called double coat that feels a bit like plush. The breed sheds very little and also produces fewer allergens, making it a suitable choice for allergy sufferers. Brushing a Russian Blue once a week is usually sufficient to remove loose hair.
Health issues in a Russian Blue
A distinctive feature of the Russian Blue is that it's a cat breed hardly affected by the most common hereditary diseases. It's generally healthy, but can of course still suffer from the same health problems and other illnesses that affect cats.
Oral health
Oral healthhere. The dental disease FORLFORLhere. You can read more about dental care for cats here.
Poisoning
Poisoninghere. Other examples of things that are toxic to cats are chocolate and mouse and rat poison. It’s important to store anything that could be dangerous for cats in a place they cannot reach.
