What are Russian Blue cats?

About the Russian Blue. The sparkling, silvery blue coat and brilliant green eyes of the Russian Blue draw immediate attention to this shorthaired breed. But it's the intelligent and playful disposition that makes the Russian Blue a perfect pet for most households. read more

The Russian Blue dwindled in number, but after the war ended, cat lovers in countries including Britain, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark saved the cat by crossbreeding it with other feline types. Today, the Russian Blue's appearance varies around Europe. read more

Russian Blue Cat Personality Russian Blues are gentle, genteel cats, and are usually reserved, or absent, when strangers are around. When they're with their own beloved humans, however, they are affectionate and playful. read more

The cat staged its first public appearance in 1871, when a Russian Blue was displayed at the Crystal Palace in London, under the name Archangel Cat. In those days, the Russian Blue looked quite different than what we are familiar with today. They were short-haired, solid blue cats with thick, dense, glossy coats. read more