Russian Blue

The Russian Blue is a type or breed of cat. It has a lean medium-sized body and a short, plush, blue-grey coat. The colour is a bluish-grey that is the dilute expression of the black gene. The coat is unique to the breed as it is a double coat, with the undercoat being soft and downy, and the longer guard hairs an even blue with silver tips. The tips give the coat a shimmering appearance. Its eyes are almost always a dark and vivid green. Unique characteristics include yellow eyes, white patches on the underside and dark banding on the tail. These cats are highly intelligent and playful but tend to be timid around strangers. They also develop close bonds with their human companions.
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Russian Blue
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Weight: 6-8 lbs.
Overview
Russian Blues are an intelligent breed, well mannered and fastidious, with quiet voices to match their gentle demeanor. Owners describe them as shy yet affectionate. They've also been described as somewhat flighty, perhaps not the best quality in a cat if you have children. Russians are sprightly cats; many will retrieve objects and some reportedly can open doors. They love to drink water from faucets.
Appearance
The Russian Blue is a long, fine-boned, graceful cat. Round green eyes are prominently featured on a triangular head with a blunt muzzle and erect, widely spaced ears. The Russian's lustrous, silver-tipped gray coat is one of its most distinctive features. The short, dense coat is so plush that it stands out from the body. It is said that the Russian's exquisite coat, prized by trappers, put it at considerable risk during the long subarctic winter.
Special Grooming Needs
These dense-coated cats should be brushed twice a week to remove loose fur.
Origins
British sailors probably brought these cats from the White Sea port of Arkhangelsk in the subarctic region of northern Russia to northern Europe and Britain in the 1860s. American breeders imported them from both England and Scandinavia, and by combining the best traits from each line, achieved the standard admired in the United States today.