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At
a glance...
Body Size... Med
to Lrg
Coat Length... Short
Life span... 12~ 15yrs |
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Russian Blue |
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The information and pictures on
the Russian Blue are proudly bought to you by...
Anou Russian Blue Cattery
Contact Sharon & Paul Brown at 'Anou Cottage', Goonoowigall
Rd, Inverell NSW 2360
http://groups.msn.com/AnouRussianBlueCattery
email: russianblue223@hotmail.com
phone: 0419-804-430, Australian inquiries only |
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Description... |
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 The Russian Blue is a
graceful cat with a slender, graceful body, almond-shaped emerald
eyes, wide-set ears, and a long, tapering tail. The coat is short
and sleek. It is a solid blue-grey colour with a silvery sheen.
Russian Blues are gentle, adaptable and quiet cats, at home in any
situation. Their are many Blues in city apartments and they are well
suited to this life. They will get along with everyone and anything,
as they quickly become members of the whole family and love to
'smooch'! They have plush short double coats, but moult little as
they are perfectionist groomers. They are non-demanding and loveable
in all situations.
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History...
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The original Russian was a Tabby.
These are still available, but only registrable in SA. Russian
Blacks and Whites are also available in Australia. The Russian Blue
is a natural Breed not created by man, having evolved in the Arctic
or Semi-arctic Forests of Northern Russia. This is the origin of
their densely plush double coat to insulate and to repel water, snow
and dirt. Known as the "Archangel Cat", they are thought
to have originated near the city of Archangelsk and were brought to
Europe in the 1860's.
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Traits...
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 Silver-tipped
guard hairs give the Russian Blue a lustrous sheen. They have a
wedge shaped skull, straight aristocratic nose, and almond shaped
vivid green eyes. Prominent whisker pads, with a proud gentle head
carriage, long tapering tail, legs and small feet. giving the
overall impression of a powerful elegant cat.
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Good aspects...
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Russians are totally loving, without
being overwhelmingly affectionate like other breeds. They are quiet
and regal, and are truly aristocratic, with a real personality.
Intensely loving and devoted to their family and other pets.
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Health...
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As a natural breed Russian Blues have
few, if any, inherent problems. Genetic disorders or temperament
problems in this breed come back to poor breeding practices, not the
breed itself.
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Be aware...
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Russian Blues are suitable to all
situations and require only the usually loving care and attention
that any other breed of animal does. No animal will thrive on
neglect or abandonment and neither will a Russian enjoy such
circumstances.
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Summary...
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The
good show specimen has good physical condition, is firm in muscle
tone and alert. The head is a smooth wedge with a blunt muzzle and
is broad across the eyes. The ears are rather large and wide at the
base, with little inside furnishing. The body is fine boned, long,
firm and muscular, lithe and graceful. The coat is short, dense,
fine and plush and is an even blue throughout. Guard hairs
distinctly silver-tipped give the cat a silvery sheen or lustrous
appearance. Eye colour is vivid green. If you want a loyal
charismatic friend who will provide you with years of joy, then a
Russian Blue is for you.
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