Russian Blue Breed

Russian Blue is a shorthair cat breed with a dense, shimmering, and silky feeling coat. The shiny tip of their coat makes the coat color stand out from other gray/blue cats. Russian Blues are very expressive and they have big round green eyes.

This breed is extremely intelligent, I sometimes call them the PhD cats.

CFA Breed Standard

  • HEAD: Smooth, medium wedge, neither long and tapering nor short and massive. Muzzle is blunt, and part of the total wedge, without exaggerated pinch or whisker break. Top of skull long and flat in profile, gently descending to slightly above the eyes, and continuing at a slight downward angle in a straight line to the tip of the nose. No nose break or stop. Length of top-head should be greater than length of nose. The face is broad across the eyes due to wide eye-set and thick fur.

    MUZZLE: smooth, flowing wedge without prominent whisker pads or whisker pinches.

    NECK: long and slender, but appearing short due to thick fur and high placement of shoulder blades.

    NOSE: medium in length.

    CHIN: perpendicular with the end of the nose and with level under-chin. Neither receding nor excessively massive.

  • BODY: fine boned, long, firm, and muscular; lithe and graceful in outline and carriage without being tubular in appearance.
    LEGS: long and fine boned.
    PAWS: small, slightly rounded. Toes: five in front and four behind.
    TAIL: long, but in proportion to the body. Tapering from a moderately thick base.

  • COAT: short, dense, fine, and plush. Double coat stands out from body due to density. It has a distinct soft and silky feel.

  • COLOR: even bright blue throughout. Lighter shades of blue preferred. Guard hairs distinctly silver-tipped giving the cat a silvery sheen or lustrous appearance. A definite contrast should be noted between ground color and tipping. Free from tabby markings.


    Nose leather: slate grey.
    Paw pads: lavender pink or mauve.
    Eye color: vivid green.

  • EYE COLOR: vivid green.

  • EYES: set wide apart. Aperture rounded in shape.

  • EARS: rather large and wide at the base. Tips more pointed than rounded. The skin of the ears is thin and translucent, with little inside furnishing. The outside of the ear is scantily covered with short, very fine hair, with leather showing through. Set far apart, as much on the side as on the top of the head.

The Russian Blue is a gentle cat with a somewhat shy nature around strangers. They are devoted to and affectionate with their loved ones. Sensitive to their owner’s moods, the Russian Blue will greet you at the door, find a quiet seat next to you, or fetch a toy at playtime. In fact, “fetching” is a favorite pastime for Russians and their owners! Pull out the vacuum cleaner, and the Russians will find a safer and quieter location. Relatively quiet-voiced (except perhaps at mealtime), the Russian Blue appreciates a pat on the head, a window from which to watch the birds, and, of course, the comforts of home. Minimal grooming is required; regular nail clipping, good nutrition, occasional combing, and lots of petting keep your Russian Blue pet looking spectacular. - CFA Russian Blue


• This breed is NOT Hypoallergenic •
If you are allergic to cats, you are allergic to a Russian Blue.

We have no idea how the idea that the Russian Blue cat is hypoallergenic got started—but it wasn’t from Russian Blue breeders. And if anyone knew about the workings of this remarkable breed, it would be the people who have lived with them for years 24/7. Please read this article to learn more.

The sparkling, silvery blue coat and brilliant green eyes of the Russian Blue draw immediate attention to this shorthaired breed. But it’s the intelligent and playful disposition that makes the Russian Blue a perfect pet for most households.

Russian Blue Coat

Russian Blue coat color may vary depending on the lighting. Here are some photos showing the silver tip!

Sometimes you can see the beautiful tipping at birth :)