Shorthair

Russian Blue

The Russian Blue is an elegant cat with a silvery-blue coat and emerald-green eyes. They are shy with strangers but deeply loyal and affectionate with their chosen family....

Height (male)

25–30 cm

Weight (male)

4.5–6 kg

Lifespan

15–20 years

Grooming

Low — weekly brushing

Exercise

Moderate — 30–45 minutes daily

Origin

Russia (Archangel Isles)

Coat Type

Short, dense, silvery-blue double coat

Size

Medium

Temperament

Shy, loyal, gentle, intelligent, quiet

Good with children Good with dogs

Exercise & Care

Exercise: Moderate — 30–45 minutes daily. They enjoy play but are not overly demanding.

Grooming: Low — weekly brushing. Short, dense coat sheds minimally.

Coat: Short, dense, silvery-blue double coat

Health & Considerations

Known health issues

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), bladder stones, obesity

Origin

Russia (Archangel Isles)

Size category

Medium

About the Russian Blue

The Russian Blue is an elegant cat with a silvery-blue coat and emerald-green eyes. They are shy with strangers but deeply loyal and affectionate with their chosen family.

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