The Russian Blue: Feline Royalty
Originally from Russia, the Russian Blue cat breed appeared in the port of Arkhangelsk in the early 19th century and was internationally known in 1871 at the Crystal Palace in London. This feline is related to other breeds such as the Korat of Thailand, the French Chartreux and the British Shorthair. Appreciated for its showy coat, it is considered one of the most elegant cats in the world.
The Russian Blue denomination became official in 1912. By those years the breed was already better known and was beginning to be popular. However, the details of the Second World War made this breed of cats diminish considerably.
In 1949 the first Russian Blue cat was registered in the Cat Breeders Association, starting from there in different competitions. Since the 1990s, the breed has won regional and international awards, and today it enjoys great recognition and popularity.
features
The Russian Blue is a robustly built cat with firm muscles and a stately appearance. It is medium in size, slim and elegant. In the stretch position his neck is long.
The Russian Blue’s coat is short, dense, silky, and platinum. Its color is bright blue, preferably lavender at the base of the root and as it descends towards its legs it darkens. Shines with reflective light. According to some legends, this breed of felines was once the target of hunters since their fur was compared to the exuberant fur of seals.
The head of the Russian Blue cat is wide wedge-shaped. Their ears are wide and set forward. Their eyes are green, wide and round, slightly sloping at the upper corners, giving this adorable breed a sweet expression that fits well with their gentle temperament.
The smile of the Russian Blue is very particular and is often compared to the enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa.
Behavior
This breed of felines is very easy to train. Enjoy the game and enjoy looking for and bringing different toys, such as balls or dolls. Russian blue gets along with almost everyone, including children. His love for company extends to all members of the family including other pets and if the latter are also cats, good coexistence is undoubtedly assured.
The Russian Blue cat is intelligent, very good hunter and super affectionate. It adapts very well to living in small spaces such as apartments. Although he also loves open and natural places like gardens.
One of the vulnerabilities of the Russian Blue cat is its tendency to be easily startled. They can also be somewhat shy, reserved and with people they do not know or in strange environments, they tend to suffer from some nervousness. That is why this breed does not like change, and they prefer things to be uniform and predictable.
The Russian Blue cat is very demanding with its hygiene. Your living areas and your litter box should never be dirty. He is also very demanding with his scheduled hours for food, which must be respected.
There are no specific health problems related to Russian Blue. As for care, something basic you should do is brush their hair frequently. Doing it at least once a week is fine. You should also brush their teeth regularly. As already mentioned, this race has a special affection for human company. Therefore, it will be very good for you to be aware of their care.
An important note to keep in mind with this breed is the love that these beautiful felines have for food. Many times they tend to eat beyond their need. If he is allowed to eat all he wants he is a sure candidate for easy weight gain.
Finally, to prevent obesity, the best thing you can do is to properly ration his food and serve him only at allotted times during the day. Make sure all members of the household are aware of and respect this rule. Don’t give them too many treats or food scraps . Avoid begging while you are eating and prepare game routines, so it is in permanent activity.
