Russian Blue
- Character: Docile, easy to get along with, independent, strong personality
- Type: Medium cat
- Production Place: France
- Weight: 4.5-7 kg
- Life Span: 10-15 years
- Behoof: Watching cat companion cat
Also known as Russian Blue, Acheangi Blue and Maltese, they are also known as the noble of the short-haired breed and the winter spirit. The Russian Blue cat originated in the 19th century and was earlier found only in Russia, but now they can be found all over the world. Not only in China, even in the world, the number of Russian blue cats are very small, if you want to buy a Russian blue cat, you need to prepare at least 100,000. If you see Russian blue cats on the market that claim to be available for a few thousand dollars, then these must be hybrid cats.
The ancestors originated in Siberia, which is why they are called the winter elves. At the beginning, the ancestors of the Russian Blue Cat were brought from Russia to England, and in order to ensure their population size, some animal breeders crossed them with Siamese cats, so the Russian Blue Cat had some oriental feelings as the Siamese cat. In addition, some breeders also bred some transitional breeds of Russian Blue Cats, but these transitional breeds were not recognized as Russian Blue Cats.
They were introduced into China not long ago, in the 1960s. Russian Blue Cats have a good personality and like to stay quietly, so they are liked by many domestic cat lovers. However, although they are very quiet, they are also very clingy and will follow their owners almost anywhere they go, so if you want to have your own space, then the Russian Blue Cat is not suitable to be your pet. If you don't mind having a little thing at your feet all the time, then the Russian Blue Cat will definitely become your sweet companion. Does the Russian Blue Cat have its own characteristics other than being covered in blue fur? The answer is of course yes, Russian Blue Cats are not a new breed of cats created by breeders through crossbreeding different cats, they come from Russia. In order to ensure the continuation of the Russian Blue Cat race (the number of Russian Blue Cats decreased rapidly after World War II), earlier cat breeders used Siamese cats to cross with them, so when you see Russian Blue Cats, you can also feel a hint of oriental charm in them. If you have a Russian Blue Cat, you will find that the most common thing they do is to quietly lie down in their favorite place or silently follow their owner around. Because Russian blue cats are so quiet, they do not like to meet strangers, and as soon as they see a stranger appear, they will find a place to hide. However, they are much more enthusiastic about their owners, they will try to please their owners, and they are very trusting of their owners and like to be petted by their owners.
Although Russian blue cats like to be touched by their owners, but too close contact will make them feel a little bit of pressure, so the owner should master the distance with them. For example, you can touch their bodies, but tight hugs, always at home when the cat does not leave the hands of these behaviors should be avoided, otherwise the cat may be stressed and gradually alienated from you.
If you live in a noisy place, then this may be a mental torture for the Russian blue cat, they are quiet themselves, they also like quiet places, noisy environment will not only make the cat become more irritable, long-term will also lead to the cat's health condition becomes worse, etc..
Although Russian blue cats are very afraid of life, but they do not have a hostile mentality towards strange people or other animals, as long as they find each other is friendly, they will slowly get familiar with each other, so if there are other animals at home, the owner does not have to worry that they can not get along peacefully.
In addition, the Russian Blue Cat is also an extremely intelligent cat, and it is not difficult to train them. The training of general life skills can be achieved in just one week, while more difficult training requires more time and effort. Because of the sensitive nature of the Russian blue cat, do not always chastise the cat during training, otherwise they will soon become resentful of the training.