russian blue cat by Eternal_Knight 2011/09/08 19:25
Color - Even bright blue throughout. Lighter shades of blue preferred.Guard hairs distinctly silver-tipped giving the cat a silvery sheen or lustrous appearance.
Eyes - Russian Blues have vivid green eyes.
Appearance - The RussianBlue is a gentle, affectionate cat easily distinguished from other breeds. One of the most outstanding features of the Russian Blue is a short, dense coat of an even, bright blue color with each hair dipped in silver. In lovely contrast to the blue coat, the Russian Blue has large, rounded, wide-set eyes that are a vivid green. The head is sometimes described as cobra-like which aptly describes thebroad, medium wedge and flat profiles. The large, pointed ears are wide at the base and set rakishly toward the side of the head. The body of the Russian Blue is fine-boned, long, and firmly muscled. The cleanlines and graceful carriage of the Russian Blue give it a regal appearance all its own.
Personality - Those attracted by the physical beauty of the Russian Blue find the disposition of these unassuming cats equally appealing. Russian Blues are quiet, clean cats that are playful and loving companions. Despite their shy nature, Russians are devoted andquite affectionate towards their loved ones.They are very intelligent and have been reported to open doors and teach their owners to fetch. Sensitive to the mood ofthe house, Russians will"clown" to quiet a crying baby or sit patting your face to chase away the blues. They get along well with children and other pets.
Interesting Breed Fact - Originally known as the Archangel Cat or Foreign Blue, it is believed that they were brought by sailors from the Archangel Isles to England and Northern Europe in the 1860's. Rumor also has the Russian Blue as a descendant of the Royal Cat of the Russian Czars and as a favored pet of Queen Victoria.
Some more facts::
1. Though they look put-together, Russian Blue cats are a naturally occurring breed. Their origins have been traced back to the port town of Arkhangelsk, Russia, which is why they're alsosometimes called"Archangel" Blues.
2. Russian Blue coats areknown as "double coats,"meaning they possess a soft, downy undercoat. The topcoat hairs, thoughsometimes a soft black, can be a true shade of blue with silver tips, giving the cat a shimmering appearance.
3. Russian Blues are known for being intensely devoted to and affectionate towards their owners, but can be remarkably shy around strangers.
4. Because the saliva andsebum of Russian Blues contain less of a certain protein than most other cats, they're considered one of the more hypoallergenic breeds of cat.
5. Tom of the Tom & Jerry animated cartoons is often considered to bea Russian Blue cat because of his blue-gray coloring.
6. A purebred Russian Blue will exhibit no whitemarkings on its body . but on rare occasion, onewill sport a "locket" of white fur on its throat, which in cat shows is considered a highly negative trait.
7. Historical folklore has it that Queen Victoria was a big fan of Russian Blues. Sailors first brought the breed over to Western Europe around 1860.
8. According to the Cat Fanciers' Association, Russian Blues are so attuned to their humans' emotions that they will sometimes clown around to calm a crying baby or pat the face of someone who seems sad.
9. To honor the Russian Blue's history as a favorite pet of Russian czars . and as a nod to LOLcats? . one Louisiana-based cat breeder has named her cattery Czarcatz .
10. In addition to its striking silver-blue coat, another telltale sign of a purebred Russian Blue is the positioning of its ears on its head. They're often described as being attached to the head at arakish angle.
Color - Even bright blue throughout. Lighter shades of blue preferred.Guard hairs distinctly silver-tipped giving the cat a silvery sheen or lustrous appearance.
Eyes - Russian Blues have vivid green eyes.
Appearance - The RussianBlue is a gentle, affectionate cat easily distinguished from other breeds. One of the most outstanding features of the Russian Blue is a short, dense coat of an even, bright blue color with each hair dipped in silver. In lovely contrast to the blue coat, the Russian Blue has large, rounded, wide-set eyes that are a vivid green. The head is sometimes described as cobra-like which aptly describes thebroad, medium wedge and flat profiles. The large, pointed ears are wide at the base and set rakishly toward the side of the head. The body of the Russian Blue is fine-boned, long, and firmly muscled. The cleanlines and graceful carriage of the Russian Blue give it a regal appearance all its own.
Personality - Those attracted by the physical beauty of the Russian Blue find the disposition of these unassuming cats equally appealing. Russian Blues are quiet, clean cats that are playful and loving companions. Despite their shy nature, Russians are devoted andquite affectionate towards their loved ones.They are very intelligent and have been reported to open doors and teach their owners to fetch. Sensitive to the mood ofthe house, Russians will"clown" to quiet a crying baby or sit patting your face to chase away the blues. They get along well with children and other pets.
Interesting Breed Fact - Originally known as the Archangel Cat or Foreign Blue, it is believed that they were brought by sailors from the Archangel Isles to England and Northern Europe in the 1860's. Rumor also has the Russian Blue as a descendant of the Royal Cat of the Russian Czars and as a favored pet of Queen Victoria.
Some more facts::
1. Though they look put-together, Russian Blue cats are a naturally occurring breed. Their origins have been traced back to the port town of Arkhangelsk, Russia, which is why they're alsosometimes called"Archangel" Blues.
2. Russian Blue coats areknown as "double coats,"meaning they possess a soft, downy undercoat. The topcoat hairs, thoughsometimes a soft black, can be a true shade of blue with silver tips, giving the cat a shimmering appearance.
3. Russian Blues are known for being intensely devoted to and affectionate towards their owners, but can be remarkably shy around strangers.
4. Because the saliva andsebum of Russian Blues contain less of a certain protein than most other cats, they're considered one of the more hypoallergenic breeds of cat.
5. Tom of the Tom & Jerry animated cartoons is often considered to bea Russian Blue cat because of his blue-gray coloring.
6. A purebred Russian Blue will exhibit no whitemarkings on its body . but on rare occasion, onewill sport a "locket" of white fur on its throat, which in cat shows is considered a highly negative trait.
7. Historical folklore has it that Queen Victoria was a big fan of Russian Blues. Sailors first brought the breed over to Western Europe around 1860.
8. According to the Cat Fanciers' Association, Russian Blues are so attuned to their humans' emotions that they will sometimes clown around to calm a crying baby or pat the face of someone who seems sad.
9. To honor the Russian Blue's history as a favorite pet of Russian czars . and as a nod to LOLcats? . one Louisiana-based cat breeder has named her cattery Czarcatz .
10. In addition to its striking silver-blue coat, another telltale sign of a purebred Russian Blue is the positioning of its ears on its head. They're often described as being attached to the head at arakish angle.
Lelsi 2011/09/08 21:42
That's the cat I'd like to keep as a pet
,thank you for giving more information about this breed.
That's the cat I'd like to keep as a pet
,thank you for giving more information about this breed.
EpIcInCoGnItO 2011/09/08 21:44
Thanks for the read bro. Great info. Cuty cats
this is one amazing clever species 
Thanks for the read bro. Great info. Cuty cats
this is one amazing clever species
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