Russian Blue
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This article is about the cat breed. For the potato, see Russian blue potato.
The Russian Blue cat (Russian: Русская голубая кошка, romanized: Russkaya golubaya koshka), commonly referred to as just Russian Blue, is a cat breed with colors that vary from a light shimmering silver to a darker, slate grey. The short, dense coat, which stands out from the body, has been the breed's hallmark for more than a century.
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Russian Blue | |
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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 recognize Russian Blues in white and black, however the CFA does not. In addition, ACFA recognizes Russian Shorthairs in white, black, and blue. | |
Domestic cat (Felis catus) |
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