Russian Blue
| Russian Blue | |
|---|---|
Russian blue male, sporting the characteristic blue coat with a silver sheen | |
| Other names | Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat |
| Origin | Russia |
| Breed standards | |
| CFA | standard |
| FIFe | standard |
| TICA | standard |
| ACF | standard |
| ACFA/CAA | standard |
| CCA-AFC | standard |
| GCCF | standard |
| Notes | |
The ACF and GCCF also recognise Russian Blues in white and black, however the CFA does not. In addition, ACFA recognises Russian Shorthairs in white, black, and blue. | |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
The Russian Blue cat (Russian: Русская голубая кошка, romanized: Russkaya golubaya koshka), commonly known as the Russian Blue, is a pedigreed cat breed characterised by a solid blue coat that has been the breed’s defining feature for over a century. The Russian Blue breed is accepted for registry and holds championship status with all major international cat registries. It is a short-haired breed noted for its dense, plush double coat of pale blue-grey fur with a distinct silver sheen, and for its bright emerald green to yellow-green eyes.