| A beautiful feline breed, Russian Blue is said to have | | | | stand out from other shorthair felines. The beautiful |
| originated from Archangel islands in Russia a long time | | | | coat, that is quite dense, is seen only in blue color |
| ago. There it was highly valued for its lustrous fur | | | | and has silver tipped hair that give it its sublime |
| and unique personality before it was brought over by | | | | sheen. Head of the Russian Blue is often compared in |
| sailors to Britain in the later half of nineteenth | | | | shape to that of the mesmerizing cobra, with large |
| century. Formal recognition was received by the | | | | widely spaced ears and bright round emerald eyes |
| Russian Blue in coming years and soon it was found | | | | adding to the cat's charm. Prominent whisker pads |
| all over Europe, including Scandinavia where the cat | | | | give the face a sweet, smiling expression. |
| had a slightly different physical appearance. In United | | | | Owing to their beauty and elegance, Russian Blues |
| States though formal breeding was undertaken nearly | | | | have been used at times in creation of certain |
| a century later, when breeders started crossing | | | | artificial breeds. Their traits are highly valued for |
| Scandinavian and British variants to produce the | | | | inclusion in the gene pool of prospective breeds. They |
| modern Russian Blue. As it has moved through time | | | | are also known to shed less than most cats and are |
| and places, Russian Blue has had several names | | | | quite suited to living with people who are allergic to |
| including Archangel cat, Foreign Blue and Maltese. | | | | feline fur. Many consider them to be a sort of |
| A graceful animal, Russian Blue has a regal | | | | hypoallergenic animal though there is some debate |
| appearance. It has a long and sleek body, giving it a | | | | regarding this issue. |
| svelte look. Its lustrous double layered coat makes it | | | | |