The Russian Blue is a gentle, affectionate cat easily distinguished from other breeds.
One of the most outstanding features of the Russian Blue is a short, dense coat of an
even, bright blue color with each hair dipped in silver. This silver tipping gives the
Russian a silvery sheen and lustrous appearance that can best be appreciated in natural
light. Russian Blues come in only one color, blue, and one coat length, short. The density
of the coat causes it to stand out from the body and allows patterns to be traced in the
coat which remain until you smooth them away. In lovely contrast to the blue coat, the
Russian Blue has large, rounded, wide-set eyes that are a vivid green. The head is
sometimes described as cobra-like which aptly describes the broad, medium wedge
and flat profiles. The large, pointed ears are wide at the base and set rakishly toward the
side of the head. The body of the Russian Blue is fine-boned, long, and firmly muscled.
The clean lines and graceful carriage of the Russian Blue give it a regal appearance all
its own.
