10 Russian Blue cat facts
Folklore thought Russian Blues were good omens
Going back to its heritage roots, these cats were considered a very good sign. In Russian folklore, the Russian Blue was thought to be a good-luck charm. There have been stories of a Russian Blue healing a sickly Russian prince and tsars placing the cats in newborns' chambers to ward off evil spirits.
Russian Blues really do have blue fur
This breed's famous coat of fur is actually a double coat. It is thick, plush, and shimmers with reflective light. The undercoat is soft and downy. The top coat can sometimes be a soft black, but it's normally a shade of blue with silver at the tips, giving the Russian Blues their trademark fur color. Their eyes are another stand-out feature — normally a vivid green or yellow in color.
This is a naturally occurring breed
Russian Blues are not a product of cross breeding, but rather a natural breed of cat. There are no specific, recurring health problems associated with Russian Blues.
Russian Blues are very trainable
Russian Blues are smart cats. They love to play, can be taught to fetch and especially enjoy feather toys. While they like spending time playing with their favorite human companions, Russian Blues are independent enough that they can keep themselves entertained when left home alone.
Russian Blues are a 'royal' breed
Although very little is known about the breed's origin, legend says that Russian Blues come from royalty. The plush fur coat and vividly colored eyes made these cats very appealing to Russian Tsars, who kept them as pets. Because of this supposed history, Russian Blues are thought to be descendants of royal cats.
Russian Blues are sticklers for schedules
If you don't have a set routine, this is not the cat for you. Russian Blues are not fans of change. They like to be fed at the same time, play at the same time, sleep at the time. They don't appreciate deviations from their schedule. These cats act as an alarm clock in the morning to make sure that you feed them, so there's no sleeping in with a Russian Blue in the household.
