Russian Blue
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- Average lifespan
- 14.4 years[6]
Temperament
Graceful, Playful, Quiet
[1]Background
Associated with northern Russia near Archangel, it has limited early documentation and was developed through British, Scandinavian and American lines.
[1]Appearance
A medium graceful body, wedge-shaped head, large ears and green eyes accompany a dense blue coat with silvery tips.
[1]Coat and comparisons
British Shorthair and Chartreux also include blue cats. Body shape, head outline and eye colour offer further comparison.
[1]Registry colour scope
CFA Russian Blue is blue, while WCF's 2023 standard also includes black and white. The permitted range therefore differs despite the shared name.
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