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Russian Blues

A Short Look at A Fabulous Shorthair

Coat Type:


Short, dense and very plush. Your fingers should leave "footprints" in the coat. The silver tipping shines with the cat's every movement.

Body Type:


Medium rather than long. Slender and graceful, yet surprisingly muscular . Average adults weigh between 6 and 9 lbs., slightly more for a male, and perhaps slightly less for a female.

Head Type:


A moderate wedge, broad and flat across the top of the skull. Ears are large, far apart and set as much on the side of the head as on the top.

Colors:


Silvery blue-gray with vivid, emerald-green eyes. White and black variants exist in Europe and Australia but are not recognized in the United States. Kittens may appear relatively dark or carry "ghost" tabby markings; this is normal, as the coat color lightens with age. Kittens have blue eyes at first (as do all cats) which become golden and then green. The green color comes in first around the pupil and gradually extends out to the rim of the cornea as the cat matures.

Personality:


A quiet, gentle companion with a well-developed sense of dignity. Russians do not need much space to feel comfortable, and tend to be shy with strangers but devoted to their owners. Highly intelligent, these cats are mechanically inclined and often very receptive to games and training - I have had several that "trained" me to throw toys for them to retrieve.

Health and Grooming:


The breed is not well-known for any characteristic health problems, but I have encountered occasional heart murmurs in my kittens (none serious) and am aware of heart problems that have occurred in some lines. Grooming is easy; most Russians need a good brushing every week or so and that's it. If the coat has a tendency toward greasiness, an occasional bath may be in order.

Kitten Considerations:

Prices for Russian Blue kittens range from $750 to $1000 depending on their quality and the show status of the parents. Males are more readily available than females and tend to be more outgoing and affectionate. It is not possible for me to keep a waiting list. All I can do is tell you when I expect my next litter and deal with customers on a first-come, first-served basis after the kittens arrive. (You are, however, welcome to pester me with inquiries as to the progress of the pregnancy.)
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