Russian Blue is a breed of domestic cats. It is a very elegant and pretty feline.
A beautiful feline breed, Russian Blue is said to have originated
from Archangel islands in Russia a long time ago. There it was highly
valued for its lustrous fur and unique personality before it was
brought over by sailors to Britain in the later half of nineteenth
century. Formal recognition was received by the Russian Blue in coming
years and soon it was found all over Europe, including Scandinavia
where the cat had a slightly different physical appearance. In United
States though formal breeding was undertaken nearly a century later,
when breeders started crossing Scandinavian and British variants to
produce the modern Russian Blue. As it has moved through time and
places, Russian Blue has had several names including Archangel cat,
Foreign Blue and Maltese.
A graceful animal, Russian Blue has a
regal appearance. It has a long and sleek body, giving it a svelte
look. Its lustrous double layered coat makes it stand out from other
shorthair felines. The beautiful coat, that is quite dense, is seen
only in blue color and has silver tipped hair that give it its sublime
sheen. Head of the Russian Blue is often compared in shape to that of
the mesmerizing cobra, with large widely spaced ears and bright round
emerald eyes adding to the cat's charm. Prominent whisker pads give the
face a sweet, smiling expression.
Owing to their beauty and
elegance, Russian Blues have been used at times in creation of certain
artificial breeds. Their traits are highly valued for inclusion in the
gene pool of prospective breeds. They are also known to shed less than
most cats and are quite suited to living with people who are allergic
to feline fur. Many consider them to be a sort of hypoallergenic animal
though there is some debate regarding this issue.
Russian Blues
are very calm and gentle cats who get along well with all members of
the family. They are not overly demanding or vocal and in fact produce
a very soft sweet voice when they wish to communicate with others.
