This article is about the cat breed. For the potato, see Russian blue potato.
Breed of cat
Russian Blue
1 year old Russian blue male
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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