Russian Blue Cat: Breed Profile

Temperament and personality

Russian Blues are reserved, gentle cats that bond deeply with one or two people. They are often shy with visitors and prefer calm, predictable homes. With their family, they are affectionate and playful and enjoy fetch and puzzle games.

They tolerate time alone reasonably well but appreciate a stable routine.

Size and appearance

Fine-boned and graceful with a short, dense, silvery-blue double coat and vivid green eyes.

Activity and enrichment

Moderate. Daily play sessions and some climbing furniture keep them content.

Coat care and grooming

Easy. A weekly brush. The dense coat sheds relatively lightly.

Typical health concerns

Every cat is an individual, and most cats of any breed live long, healthy lives with good preventive care. These are the conditions most often discussed for this breed — ask a breeder for health-testing results and discuss screening with your vet.

• Generally a robust breed.
• Prone to weight gain — they love food.
• Urinary stones are reported occasionally.

Who is the Russian Blue right for?

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