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Russian Blue — Breed Profile, Health & Care Guide | Pet Breeder Hub

Home BreedsRussian Blue

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Russian Blue

Elegant blue-coated cat with emerald eyes. Quiet, gentle, and loyal.

12-18 yearsLife Span

RussiaOrigin

About

Elegant blue-coated cat with emerald eyes. Quiet, gentle, and loyal.

Temperament

QuietGentleLoyalShyIntelligent

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Evolution of the Russian Blue

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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African Wildcat (Felis lybica)

~10,000 BCE

Ancient Ancestor

Early Domestic Cat

~3,000 BCE

Early Domestic

Archangel Cat (Archangelsk, Russia)

~1860s

Predecessor

London Exhibition (Foreign Blue)

1875

Predecessor

Russian Blue

1912

Modern Breed

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