10/31/2023 0 Comments Russian blue blue tabby cat![]() Look for signs of good health, the eyes should be bright and free of discharge, the ears clean with no odour, and there should be no nasal discharge. I prefer to choose a breeder who raises their cats underfoot, otherwise known as indoors, where they will receive plenty of attention and grow up familiar with day to day household bustle. Do your homework and search for the breeder by name and prefix to see if they have any reviews. A registered breeder must be registered with one of the cat councils such as the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) or The International Cat Association (TICA) and will have a prefix or cattery name. ![]() Choosing a Russian blueĪlways choose a registered cat breeder when purchasing a purebred cat. Their high intelligence makes Russian blues highly trainable to walk on a leash and harness or play games of fetch. Their sweet and gentle nature make them an ideal pet for families and in homes with other pets. In their family environment, the Russian blue likes to follow his or her human family around and can be playful well into adulthood. The Russian blue is a sweet and loving breed who can be somewhat reserved around strangers but loving towards their human family. The wide-set eyes are almond-shaped and vivid green and the large ears set high on the head. Prominent whisker pads, as well as slightly upturned corners of the mouth, make the Russian blue appear to be smiling. The head is a modified wedge, with a straight nose and flat forehead forming two planes. The legs are long and slender with oval paws. The Russian blue is a fine-boned cat of moderate size with a well-muscled. In the 1960s, breeders had worked hard to re-establish the Russian blue to its original type and by 1949, the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) accepted the Russian blue for registration. This resulted in a loss of the characteristic Russian blue type, with the resulting progeny having the appearance of a blue-coated Siamese. In an attempt to restore the breed, crossbreeding with the British shorthair and Siamese began. Russian blues, along with many other breeds was almost wiped out during world war II. ![]() Breeders from Great Britain and Scandinavia worked hard to develop the breed. By 1912 the Russian blue had been awarded its own class for competition. ![]() Russian blue cats were exhibited in the same class as other blue cats, including the British shorthair (also known as British blue). The first Russian blue to be exhibited was at London’s Crystal Palace in 1875. Arkhangelsk translates to Archangel, which is the original name for the breed. British sailors who worked onboard merchant vessels brought blue cats to England from the shore of the White Sea, Arkhangelsk. The early history is unknown, but it is believed that the Russian blue breed descended from the cats kept by the Russian Czars. Although there are no hypoallergenic cat breeds, the Russian blue can be better tolerated because they produce less Fel d1 than other breeds of cat. The most recognisable features of the Russian blue are their plush, solid blue-grey coat and green eyes. Russian blues have enjoyed many names including Blue, Maltese, Maltese blue, Archangel blue, Russian Weir cat, Chartreuse blue, Foreign blue, Russo-American blue, Spanish blue, Blue Russian and Russian shorthair. The Russian blue ( Русская голубая кошка) is a naturally occurring ancient breed of cat that originated from Russia.
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