| The Russian Blue cat is a naturally occurring breed | | | | luminous appearanceo Large earso Muzzle and |
| originating in the port of Arkhangelsk, Russia. They | | | | upturned mouth form a sweet, smiling expressiono |
| are also called "Archangel Blues." They were probably | | | | Broad, wedge-shaped head often compared to the |
| first brought to England by sailors. The first | | | | flared head of a cobrao Lithe, muscular bodyo |
| documented showing of Russian Blue cats was in | | | | Fine-boned, long legs and long tail proportionate to |
| 1875 at the Crystal Palace in England. | | | | length of the bodyo Dainty, rounded pawso Graceful |
| The breed was developed mainly in England and | | | | looking |
| Scandinavia until after World War II. After World War | | | | The following personality description is offered to |
| II American Breeders created what is known as the | | | | help you decide if the Russian Blue cat is for you, |
| modern Russian Blue seen in the United States today. | | | | your family and lifestyle. |
| This cat was produced by combining bloodlines of | | | | Personality Descriptiono Normally shyo Cautiouso |
| both the Scandinavian and English Russian Blue. Most | | | | Wary around strangers, however, some are outgoing |
| of the Siamese traits have been bred out. | | | | and friendlyo It usually takes a little time for humans |
| The following appearance description is offered to | | | | to win the trust of a Russian Blue cato Charming and |
| help you decide if the Russian Blue cat is for you, | | | | entertainingo Lap cat |
| your family and lifestyle. | | | | Grooming tipso Very clean cats who require little |
| Appearance Descriptiono Plush, silvery coato Vivid | | | | groomingo Requires very few bathso Comb to |
| green eyeso Sweet smileo Eleganto Coat is soft, | | | | prevent sheddingo Clip the nailso Keep the ears clean |
| silky and plusho Thick double coat often compared to | | | | Follow the link in the resource box of this article to |
| the fur of a seal or beavero Coat is water resistant | | | | find pictures and more information about many |
| and dense to withstand the harsh climate of northern | | | | different breeds of cats. |
| Russiao Blue with silver tipping that gives the cat a | | | | This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. |