![]() ![]() Their thick coats give credence to the theory that they developed in a cold climate, and, according to accounts, blue shorthairs still exist in Russia. Whether this story is true-and if true, whether the cats really originated in that area-is anyone’s guess. The most commonly held theory regarding this breed’s origin is that Russian Blues were brought to Great Britain in 1860 by British sailors from the White Sea port town of Archangel (Arkhangelsk) in northern Russia. Guard hairs distinctly silver-tipped giving the cat a silvery sheen or lustrous appearance. Double coat stands out from body due to density. Set far apart, as much on the side as on the top of the head. The outside of the ear is scantily covered with short, very fine hair, with leather showing through. The skin of the ears is thin and translucent, with little inside furnishing. Neck long and slender, but appearing short due to thick fur and high placement of shoulder blades. Muzzle smooth, flowing wedge without prominent whisker pads or whisker pinches. The face is broad across the eyes due to wide eyeset and thick fur. Length of top-head should be greater than length of nose. ![]() Top of skull long and flat in profile, gently descending to slightly above the eyes, and continuing at a slight downward angle in a straight line to the tip of the nose. ![]() Muzzle is blunt, and part of the total wedge, without exaggerated pinch or whisker break. Smooth, medium wedge, neither long and tapering nor short and massive. They are also fastidious about their litter boxes and will complain or may even go elsewhere if they’re not spic and span.įine boned, long, firm, and muscular lithe and graceful in outline and carriage without being tubular in appearance. They particularly dislike changes to their dinner schedule, and will make you aware of their displeasure. Russian Blues like their daily routine to be just so, and dislike household changes more than the average cat- and the average cat dislikes household changes a lot. A dignified cat, Russian Blues can be trusted to know when you’re making fun of them-and they won’t soon forget this breach in manners, either. However, Russian Blues seem to think politeness should go both ways and take offense at being made to look silly. It’s quite easy to teach them to stay off counters and out of off-limit areas usually a simple “No” will do. Members of this breed are generally polite, quiet, and well-behaved, for cats. The slight upturn to the corners of the mouth make Russian Blues appear to be forever smiling. When you’re home, they follow you around, unobtrusive but ever-present companions. They willingly entertain themselves, but prefer games in which their preferred people take an active role. They like nothing better than to spend time pouncing on a favorite toy or chasing sunbeams. Russian Blues are active but not overly so. When they’re with their own beloved and trusted humans, however, they are playful and affectionate. Russian Blues are known to be quiet, gentle, genteel cats, and are usually reserved or absent when strangers come to call. ![]()
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