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Russian Blue Facts
Russian Blue is medium-sized cat that is native to Russia. It is also known as Archangel cat because it originates from the Archangel Isles in the northern part of Russia. Sailors brought Russian Blue to Europe in the 19th century but this breed nearly vanished during the WWII due to low number of purebred Russian Blue cats and frequent crossbreeding with Siamese cats. Luckily, Russian Blue managed to regain all of its typical traits (that were lost via crossbreeding) as soon as war was finished. Russian Blue can be found all over the world today. It is kept both as a companion and as a show cat.
Interesting Russian Blue Facts:
Russian Blue can reach 8 to 15 pounds of weight.
Russian Blue has short, thick and plush, bluish-grey double coat with few hardly-detectable light-colored strips on the tail.
Russian Blue can be a good choice for people allergic to cats because of its thick fur that keeps all allergens close to the skin.
Russian Blue has wedge-shaped head with blunt muzzle, green eyes, large ears with pointed tips, long, slender neck, lean, muscular body, long legs, small round paws and long tail. It has enigmatic, Mona Lisa-like smile as a result of slightly upturned mouth.
Russian Blue has been used to ward off evil spirits and to facilitate healing of sick members of the royal families in the past.
Russian Blue is very intelligent cat that can be easily trained with proper amount of discipline.
Russian Blue is suitable for families with children and other cats. It builds strong bond with one family member and unless it gets proper amount of attention from its favorite person - it quickly becomes sad. Russian Blue also shows affection toward other family members, but it usually hides from the guests.
Russian Blue is not hyperactive breed, but it likes to climb, jump and play with feathery toys. Thanks to its independent nature, it can easily entertain itself when it is alone in the house.
Russian Blue doesn't tolerate overly dynamic environment. It has strict routine (time to eat, play and sleep) that needs to be respected.
Russian Blue can sympathize with human emotions and it gives its best to cheer up its owner when he or she are sad.
According to a widespread belief, Tom from a popular cartoon Tom and Jerry is Russian Blue.
Short fur of Russian Blue needs to be brushed two times per week.
Russian Blue gives birth to 3 kittens on average. They have yellow eyes at birth (blue color starts to develop at the age of 4 months).
Russian Blue is very healthy because it is natural breed (it is not created via crossbreeding). However, it easily gains weight and its meals should be well-planned.
Russian Blue has an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years.


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