Russian Blue Cat

The Russian Blue Cat, sometimes known simply as Russian Blue, is a cat breed whose hues range from a bright shimmering silver to a deeper slate grey. For more than a century, the breed's distinguishing feature has been its short, thick coat that sticks out from the body. The Russian Blue has vivid green eyes, pinkish lavender or mauve paws, and a blue-grey-black coat. The hue is a bluish-gray result of the black gene's diluted expression.

The coat is a "double coat", with the undercoat silky, downy, and equal in length to the guard hairs, which are a uniform blue with silver points. The tail, on the other hand, may have a few extremely dull, nearly undetectable stripes. Thick, fluffy, and pleasant to the touch, the coat is characterized. The silver accents on the coat make it glitter. Its eyes are usually always a deep, vibrant green. In show cats, any white patches of fur or yellow eyes in adulthood are considered defects. Russian Blues should not be confused with British Blues (which are not a distinct breed, but rather a British Shorthair with a blue coat because the British Shorthair breed itself comes in a variety of colors and patterns), nor with the Chartreux or Korat, two others naturally occurring breeds of blue cats with similar characteristics.

The Russian Blue is an inquisitive and peaceful creature. They are recognized for their warmth, intellect, and quiet demeanor. They have been observed playing fetch and opening doors, as well as being sensitive to human emotions. They like playing with various toys and form strong ties with their loved ones and other family pets. They are a calm breed in general, but there are always outliers.