History

, English name Russian Blue. Historically known as Achaean Gillan, it was brought to England by ships in the 17th century and nearly became extinct during World War II. The Russian blue cat is slender, with large, erect, pointed ears, and small, rounded feet. The body is covered with a silver-blue glossy short coat, coupled with a slender and slender body and a light gait, showing the aristocratic demeanor among cats. Russian blue cats have a long history, and their ancestors, the "Achianji blue cats", were brought to England from Russian ports as early as the 17th century. After the Second World War, the number of Russian blue cats decreased sharply. In order to restore their population, breeders used them to crossbreed them, which made the appearance of Russian blue cats have some oriental flavors. Since its ancestors originated in the cold Siberia region, many places call it "Winter Spirit".

Country of Origin

Country of Origin: Russia

It also has the reputation of "Shorthaired Noble" and "Winter Essence". Native to the coast of the White Sea or Scandinavia.

Breeding: The breeder said: In fact, there are very few pure Russian blue cats in China, and it is not easy to obtain a pure Russian blue cat. So, be sure to breed purebreds and avoid crossbreeding. Only in this way can the number of pure Russian blue cats continue to increase in the country.

Character

Gentle, steady, quiet by nature, dexterous, agile, strong body, especially cold-resistant, very soft call, can get along well with others, easy to raise. With a naturally smiling face, it is unique among the short-haired species and is very popular among people. The Russian blue cat is quiet and shy, afraid of life and reluctant to go out. It has a soft and sweet voice, rich and docile feelings, very trusting of the owner, and likes to please the owner. And can coexist peacefully with other pets in the home, easy to raise, is a very popular family pet.

Standard

Color

Only one color, That's blue: always bright blue. Lighter shades of blue are preferred. The needle hair silver is distinctly tipped to give a silvery or lustrous appearance. A sure contrast should be noted between undertones and tipping. Release from plain weave.

Nose skin color: Mouse gray.

Color of paw pads: lilac pink or lilac.

Eye Color: Green.

Body

Head: Short and wedge-shaped. With straight lines. The skull and forehead are flat. Head broad, face tapered

Ears: Large, broad at the base, tipped forward.

Eyes: Large, well-spaced, almond shaped, vivid green. The eyes in kittens range from yellow to green. The final color is not set until 1 year old.

Body: Long, exotic. Detailed to medium sized skeleton. muscular.

Legs and Claws: The legs are long and finely boned. Small, round claws, oval in shape.

Tail: Long and straight, in proportion to body

Coat: Short, dense and fine, plush. The whole body is thick and soft, with a thick, double coat that is velvety to the touch and flares out from the body with a silvery blue sheen. Soft, silky feel. Double coat with very thick undercoat. The same single color is blue-gray, and the silver luster is caused by the coloring of the silver tips. Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause the coat to darken.

Undesirable sexual characteristics: square, round or Siamese head. round or yellow eyes. Weak jaw. Body bloated and stubby. The base of the tail is too thick. The coat is dense. Spots, white spots.