Talk About Russian Blues 

Beautiful eyes and supersoft coats

What I love most about the Russian Blue is their green eyes and very soft coats. They are very affectionate cats who don't like to be put off when they want to be petted. They follow me around everywhere, so you almost have to be carefull where you are walking so you don't step on them. If you like working on your computer, you will find them wanting to sit on your lap as you work, that is if you can.

Even though you may have the female fixed, she may mark you as her own with a very pungent scent, enough where you have to change your clothes and/or shower. My female has retained her habit of kneading, and it is at this time that she normally marks.

They love to sleep under the covers close to me on cold nights, and when they want to eat they sure let you know about it.

My two cats are not good in the car at all! They hate car rides, and both ends are working after a mile away from the house. When I had them as kittens I got into the habit of giving them water baths. They don't like it still, but they don't fight me as much. The female just takes it and is very quiet, but the male lets out such howls! I do not bathe them during the winter months so they don't get sick, but once the weather warms up I use a flea and tick soap on them.

Don't believe the stories that they don't shed. My two shed tons when the time comes and need to be combed and brushed serveral times a week. In the winter, it goes down to only once a week.

If you move around a lot then getting a Russina Blue may not be a good idea. They like one place. In the past I had boarded them, but getting them there was a terrible experience, so now a friend comes in to check on them daily while I am away. Don't be surprised if you see blankets or other objects out of place or in other rooms. These cats are really strong and extremely intelligent. I've had my male Russian Blue drag an 18-pound bag of dry cat food out from the closet.

Think twice before you get another cat. I adopted an American Shorthair, and it took some time before the Blues accepted her. Even still, every now and then they avoid her. However, there are times I find all three of them sleeping together.

It is not a good idea to have these cats with younger children. They are an adult cat, but that is not to say they won't try to get along with children. If you want to make sure they are an indoor ca,t don't start letting them out. Once they get the feel for the outdoors they will sit at the door until you open it and shoot out like a bullet. Never hit or yell at them so if they do get out they won't run away from you. When I gt out after mine and call them, they slowly walk back over to me.

If they start getting onto your cabinets, use a spray water bottle. They quickly get the message, but you have to keep at it all the time.

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The affectionate Russian Blue

This is a breed I would highly recommend to single women and first time cat owners. I have two cats, one of which is a Russian Blue, and he is extremely affectionate towards me. Whenever I come home from work, he's waiting by the door to give me a snuggle, and at night he sleeps on my bed (as does my Mackerel Tabby). He is shy around strangers, often hiding under the table or couch when they are around.

From my experience, Russian Blues are playful, especially when it comes to chasing rattling balls. Sometimes I have to coax mine to play. He's not easily fooled by lasers - just stares at me as I flick the laser around. My best success with laser toys has been pointing them near him, so he pounces, and then quickly moving the laser so he can't help but chase after it.

My Russian Blue is vocal when he wants to play, even rolling his toy balls nearby to give me an idea.

He does like a clean litterbox. If it's dirty, he'll poop on the carpet, much to my dismay. Unfortunately, once a cat goes in one spot, he tends to keep doing so.

For indoor Russian Blues, I would recommend regulating the amount of food they have access to, as they overeat otherwise. Then it's a challenge to coax them into exercising it off. Luckily, light adult food is helping mine get back on track!

Russian Blues have beautiful green eyes and a wise old expression on their faces. I named mine Earl Grey, and it's quite fitting.

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What an amazing cat!

Our most amazing cat is supper friendly and sweet. She is very affectionate and playful and has all virtues of cat personality. She loves her people and guards her kingdom. She actually does not use a litterbox unless she has to; she prefers to go outside. She comes to her name being called and loves to play "kill the rubber snake" for theatrical amusement. She also defends us against modern dinosaurs (birds) and will make sure that even statues of birds are not just cleverly standing very still. One time I saw her 'double check' that a pewter salt shaker shaped like a partridge was not actually an actual bird by giving it a little smack as it sat on a table.

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Will work for bacon

My Russian Blue, Oso, is very affectionate and friendly. Sometimes I think of him as having the personality of a dog. He follows me everywhere and loves to eat! (He goes crazy when he smells bacon.)

If I oversleep, he will come and headbutt me in the head, under my blanket, a reminder that it's time to get fed. He loves other people and is not afraid of strangers, although he doesn't like to be picked up by non-members of the house. He is pretty big, but he is beautiful and healthy. I have had cats since I was a child, but Oso is the best cat I have ever had. I love him to death and he returns the love tenfold!

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Sweet and playful

My Russian Blue, Rocky, is so sweet! He lies in the sink while I'm getting ready in the bathroom in the morning. When I lie down, he cuddles up with me.

Rocky has so much personality. He loves being outside chasing lizards! He is trained to go outside for a little while and come back shortly or when he is called. He is wonderful with my other cat, Hana, a 10-year-old Siamese, and my 12-year-old son. I have never seen or owned such a beautiful, loving, sweet, and playful cat.

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Intelligent and agile

Sam (aka Misha Blue or Blue) is the most intelligent cat I've ever had. He has conversations with me, and with his facial expressions, I'd swear he was human. Very loving, very snuggly, such soft fur. I say he has expressive paws, because he stretches them out in ways that communicate.

When he wants to be entertained, he'll bring me something to throw -- he likes the strips ripped from frozen food boxes the best. He chases after them and fetches, just like a dog. He's so quick and agile, I tell him he'd make a great cow herder if he were a horse because when I play catch the laser spot with him, he never loses sight of the spot, and he moves just like a cowhorse.

He has more personality and more presence than any cat I've ever had. He's not just a cat, like my other four. As for getting along with the non-Russian members of my feline family, he's quite content as long as we all remember who's in charge (him).

I definitely recommend the breed, and he might be my first Blue but he won't be my last.