A Russian Blue cat (also called a Blue Russian cat) may not be exactly what you picture in your head. Perhaps in you mind, Russian Blue cats are huge, fluffy, bright blue cats that float around like clouds. Or perhaps you picture a Russian Blue kitten as a tiny navy blue puff ball. In reality, Russian Blue kittens and cats are very sleek looking cats. They have a short haired coat that has the unique ability to hold any movement in the fur so that if you want to, you can draw a design in their fur and it will stay until you rub it away – kind of like a carpet!
Russian Blue cat breeders look for two main qualities in their kittens and cats. The coat must be the silky, smooth short hair with a silvery look to it. The color of the coat appears almost blue, hence the name of the Russian Blue cat. The other aspect important to breeders who offer their Russian Blue cats for sale and on which the price of a Russian Blue cat depends is the color of the cat’s eyes. A Russian Blue cat has very large, intense and bright green eyes. His eyes set him apart from other gray or blue toned cats. If a breeder produces Blue Russian cats for sale and one does not have the characteristic bright green eyes, he is not considered a purebred Russian Blue. He would instead be a Russian Blue mix cat.
Russian Blue cats are very popular and are well known because of their appearance. Their silvery blue coats and their green eyes make them popular subject for pictures. In fact, 2005 Russian Blue cat calendars were some of the biggest sellers out of all kinds of cat calendars. A Russian Blue cat calendar makes a terrific gift for a cat lover because many cat lovers have seen and love Russian Blue cats.
The personality of the Russian Blue also makes him a popular pet. He is a very gentle pet, which makes him a good match for a family with children. A Russian Blue will also get along well with other pets. They are very calm cats, but are known to interact with their owners and will even be affectionate. A Russian Blue loves people but is independent enough to be left alone during the day if he lives in a home where his owners work
