History of origin. The breed owes its existence to the American Cora Cobb, who was breeding cats in the 1980s. A kitten with beautiful elongated gray fur came into her house, the result of a cross between a Russian blue cat and a purebred male.
A little later, another litter was obtained from the same pair of cats, from which Cora chose a female kitten with an even slightly longer gray coat.
Why does the Russian Blue cat change color?
Ragdoll (cat): description of the breed and character
An elegant pet, usually of an even blue color. Breeders and experts prefer light colors. Other colors are considered defective and are not allowed for professional activities. Animals that have white spots or stripes on their bodies are especially culled.
Mixed Russian Blue
The color of the animal may change depending on age. Predictions regarding color can be given to a three-month-old kitten. By this age, the process of molting begins, both fur and eyes. Young kittens are blue-eyed, but with age they first become a marsh color, and then turn into bright emerald or yellow. As the blue cat ages, it darkens.
Table: pros and cons of the Russian Blue breed
| Property | Advantages | Flaws |
| Appearance | The appearance of the representatives is bright, especially beautiful greenish eyes | In fact, the color may not be blue, but ordinary, gray, and the animal is fluffy |
| Habits | Pets are forgiving, slightly shy | In fact, cats are very cowardly, often hiding in dark corners |
| Health status | The immune system is strong, strong, there are no genetic diseases | No cons |
| Cost of a kitten | Kittens are inexpensive, from 5-8 rubles, depending on the state of the pedigree | Prestigious nurseries sell individuals at prices starting from 35 thousand rubles |
| Content | Representatives are not capricious, they get used to the proposed premises, and do not demand much | In fact, cats and cats really don’t like to sit behind closed doors. |
| Breeding | Cats give birth easily, there are up to 4 kittens in a litter | Difficulties arise during professional breeding, since purebred partners are practically impossible to find. |
How to feed Russian Blue cats
The diet for your pet can be customized at your discretion. The simplest option is ready-made food. Moreover, it is better to focus on products from well-known and well-established brands. The lines of such manufacturers usually include complete dry and canned food for kittens and adult animals. You can also choose a special treat for cats during pregnancy and lactation, as well as for animals suffering from various diseases.
Natural food based on meat, offal and vegetables prepared especially for them is also suitable for Russian Blue cats. At the same time, it is worth making sure that, along with the daily diet, the pet receives all the nutrients and beneficial substances necessary for its health in full.
Do not feed your pet the same food that you eat yourself. Many of the dishes we are familiar with are simply dangerous for the cat’s body. It is especially not recommended to treat your animal with sweet, spicy, smoked, salty and spicy dishes.
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When buying a kitten, be sure to check with the breeder what kind of food the baby is accustomed to. Of course, over time, the diet can be changed and the animal can be switched from factory feed to natural feed or vice versa. But this needs to be done gradually so that the pet gets used to the new food without any problems.
In addition, regardless of the type of food chosen, the cat should always have a bowl of clean drinking water, which should be changed every day or at least once every couple of days.
And be sure to make sure your pet doesn’t overeat. Russian blue cats are often prone to obesity, which does not have the best effect on their health.
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