When I was growing up my mother made it my job to clean with a cloth between our Russian Blue's ("Natasha") paws prior to going to bed each night to clean out any kitty litter that might be trapped and irritate them. One night I came home late and forgot to do this. In the middle of the night, I woke up when she was rubbing my nose to get my attention. When I turned on the light she was sitting on the end of my bed with the cloth in her mouth as if to say "You didn't clean my paws tonight"--she was a cat of "routine" and would be upset if that routine didn't happen
They are ridiculously intelligent. Mine liked to get in the clothes baskets after I washed clothes. So one day I was doing laundry and I had a basket of clean clothes, so I put it up on the top bunk of my daughters' bunk beds for a short time. I came back and he was collecting my daughters' dirty socks and clothes off the floor, dragging them up to the top bunk and putting them next to the basket! He was trying to help me do laundry lmao. I was slayed! I've never seen that before from a cat. He has set routines for himself as well. He will bug me when it is bed time, telling me it is time for bed. So When I go to bed, he disappears to get a drink of water and use the potty, then he comes to my room and sits on the floor next to the bed staring up at me until I give the nod that he can come up to bed. Same exact routine every night. I can't sleep in without being woke up for breakfast either lol
My Russian Blue is 15 years old and she's still very playful, extremely smart and loving. She used to play fetch as a kitten also but this all stopped once she became an adult. She is, however, the most playful and fun cat I've ever had and she is still extremely beautiful!❤ We love and enjoy her immensely!!!
We had an RB who also loved to fetch. Our apartment had a fireplace with a gravel hearth surrounding it, and the previous tenants had thrown bottle caps into the gravel. Our RB pulled every last one of them out of there and brought them to us over the first few weeks after we moved in. She was so smart and so loving. We had her for over 18 years before she finally passed. Best. Cat. Ever.
I had to comment because you mentioned your Russian Blue watching from atop the refrigerator! My Russian Blue, of decades ago, also like to watch from the top of my refrigerator. One time I had a friend over and he came back into the living room and said, "Dude, your cat is on top of the refrigerator; how does he get up there?" I replied, "I have no idea; I have never seen him get up or down from there - he just does."😊
I have a Russian Blue mix and he’s very, very smart. He can do over ten tricks and opens cabinets and lever-handled doors. He was a handful the first two years! We later adopted a domestic shorthair kitten that helped him with his intense energy. I love all of our kitties!
That is the ticket of happiness of intelligent breeds. I've had three Siamese cats, all but one had a sidekick. Our last Siamese had a buddy he'd friended at the shelter we found him. They were both young kittens and inseparable. Their bond was like that of 2nd grade best friends. It was an adventure with those two, as the Siamese dawned an idea and the American short hair seemed to conspire: cabinet door opening, window screen removal for late summer evening escape to the back yard, bathroom faucet play but never turning the water off after use, and kitchen counter surfing for leftovers or a forgotten can of open catfood that didn't make the frig ..... don't get me started on laundry or fresh sheets on a bed. They conspired and it was priceless to watch.
Just recently adopted a Russian blue kitten, hes certainly NOT shy. He’s the craziest kitten I’ve had. Trying to play with him as much as I can but he is a menace lol! He’ll get better with age. I love him very much
Great you adopted. Our Russian blue was a stray that had kittens in our shed. I feel so horrible for all the sweet kitties that don't have loving families like they deserve.
I have a Russian blue as well! He always finds my hair ties. Wish I could post a pic, because right now he’s using one of my torn up ties as a toy to play fetch. He’s the best boy.
My baby Natalya 1. She does not play fetch. She doesn’t like to play. She likes to chill and lay around. She has no interest in hunting or anything 2. She’s so so so shy but now that we’ve bonded so much she’s so loving 3. I’m her favorite person,,, 4. Yes she will physically grab my hand with her paw and put it on her, if I stop petting her she looks at me angrily 5. Yes she’s so smart but she’s a good girl so she doesn’t get into trouble She’s so elegant and acts like a princess. (Here’s her backstory: we found her on craigslist when she was a kitten and the people who had her were definitely abusing her. She didn’t like being pet or picked up, and she would run away if you walked up to her. She has signs of trauma even now, but she’s healed so much and loves to be pet and let’s me walk up to her, but I let her sniff my hand before touching her so she has the opportunity to say no and back away)
I received a Russian Blue from my kids and grand kids for 2021 Christmas. He was 6 month, he now is 9 months. Yes, Chia has all the treats you talk about. He loves jumping and catching toy springs I throw to him. He will catch them and bring and lay it at my feet. He loves sleeping with me either above or under the blankets. And boy he loves a lot of attention. Very affectionate.
My wife and I just recently lost our 16 year old pure Russian blue and we are devastated. We haven't stopped crying for weeks. His name was fiddy and he was beautiful and the best cat we have ever owned. We are looking for another Russian blue now.
I'm sorry for your loss. I just recently got my first Russian Blue kitten and she's so gorgeous, sweet, loyal and intelligent. I hope you can get another one.
We adopted a pair of brother kittens at 9 weeks old We were very worried that it took close to a month for the shyer of the two to warm up to us. Found out they are Russian Blues. Very intelligent and loving cats. Happy to find out about them being hypoallergenic. My husband has a cat allergy but he is very able to tolerate close proximity with them. Such a fortuitous surprise to adopt such a perfect fit for our family.
My RB girl fetches hair ties, too. She's also the only cat my husband isn't allergic to. She's ridiculously sweet and affectionate, drapes herself over my shoulder while I work, is the only cat my kids can pick up and hold, and is also the only cat in my house who allows me to clip her claws. She's goofy and super mischievous. We have to make sure the kids don't leave their toothbrushes on the sink or she'll play with them. She's jumped into the toilet once. She prowls the house in search of cups of water to knock over. She doesn't do regular meows, more like a purring/chirping sound. We originally had gone to adopt another cat, who is also a sweetheart. As soon as I saw her, I just couldn't leave her cage. We left with two new kittens that day. These cats are bewitching in the best way. ❤️
We adopted a half RB. Lola certainly seems to possess many of the typical traits and features. Even while only 5mths old, seems more intelligent that most other cats I have lived with. We play tag together around the apartment. Very demanding for attention, follows us everywhere. Has played fetch with scrunched up paper while we were in bed. Don't know she has a favourite. Still so energetic and demanding of our attention she will try and get it from either of us. Certainly not shy. Amazingly calm, inquisitive and accepting of new people being around. She's an amazing cat.
They are very intelligent, this is true!! They seem to become accustomed to and understand certain human phrases and actions if they're repeated, and they prefer a schedule for things such as feeding, napping, snuggling, snacks, etc.
I have a Russian blue that was a surrender, the first 6 months of having him, he was into everything, learned to open cabinet doors, but as time went on, he is one of the sweetest cats I've ever had, loves everyone, he's still nosey but loves to cuddle, he sleeps right upagainst me at night, plays fetch, a very smart cat...
You hit the nail on the head with the traits of the RB. Mine is almost 3 years old and out of all the different breeds of cats my fiancee and I have had, he's definitely one of the ones with the most 'character!' He definitely is an 'alarm clock,' waking you up at the same time every day. He loves to follow into the bathroom, especially. Knows how to open up cabinets, remove, and open cat nip bags. LOL He loves paper bags- hiding inside them or sitting on them. He also makes some of the weirdest noises compared to any other cat we have been fortune enough to own. He enjoys laying on his back and playing with me. He doesn't act vulnerable like most animals do in this position. He also can't get enough of laying completely under the blankets with my girl and I. Thank you for sharing this video, it was a good watch!😁👍
Yes, I’ve had two pairs of Russian Blue girls over the years and they were brilliant. My daughter had a third pair. They were small, they used to jump up and hang off the door knobs and tried to twist them open between their paws. They were mechanically minded, extremely observant, incredibly intelligent and lovable. 💙💙💙💚💚💙💙💙
MY RB was a "street" outdoor cat that nestled in numerous homes before I rehomed him. He was about 5 years old and quite moxie. There were no boundaries on his end. A good swat was administered if you touched say his belly or paw. He hisses in almost attach type mode if you corner him in a yard or alley. Titan spends hours outside on the wall eyeing birds and just being tranquil. Most neighbors give him a stroke when walking bye. Many feed him. He's not shy but very defensive. He’s not cuddly; mostly standoffish. He never will miss dinner and stays home every night. After all he bounced the city streets most of his life.
i have a korat, they tend to share some traits with the russian blues and she is pretty much exactly what the breed is known for. your little guy is so cute!!
My cat, sockie, goes nuts over playing fetch with hair ties. She has a bunch of them shoved under the refrigerator. She also learns words. And seems to understand them. Shyness? That goes along with picking one person. However, it's one person at a time. She is very picky about the litter box. If it's not up to snuff, she will hold it until she cannot take it anymore. We clean it every other day. She is a heavy cat (not fat) for a normal size house cat. When she pounces, the neighbors downstairs hear it. Sockie thinks she's a pouncing panther. She does strive for attention. She does the "but I'm a cute kitten" guilt trip. Yes. It does seem that all Russian blue kitties act very much alike. I have had many cats in my lifetime. And this cat is special.
OMG I think mine's favorite toys are my daughters' hair ties. He will find them wherever they are and will open their dresser drawers to find more. His laser pointer is his second favorite toy. He knows where I keep it on my desk and will attempt to knock it down by pawing around that location. That's how he tells me "Get the laser pointer! I wanna play!"
this is super helpful, i rescued a kitten from the street about a month ago, & I know NOTHing about cats, he's either a Russian blue or a Russian blue mix. He looks SO SO similar to them, acts like you described & even has that distinctive meow!
My Guizmo is the funniest cat... he follows me everywhere, learned how to open the cabinets just watching once, and loves to play, particularly with corks. He is very clean and affectionate, and loves to watch TV with me.
My russian blue is 8 weeks old. It took her 2 days to be okay with me. On thw 3rd shes super cuddly. Amazingly she is also okay with wearing a harness and loves walking. She is nice to other people and would let them hold her. She doesnt hiss at dogs unless theyre too playful other thn that she doesnt care for dogs so she just ignores them.
Your kitty is beautiful. We have brother and sister Russian Blue kitties that we raised since they were babies. They both exhibit all the traits you posted… and yes, they LOVE to play fetch and are extremely intelligent.
I also have Russian black and a mixed breed of Russian Blue x Persian. It’s been two weeks and these kitties are awesome! Its crazy! Most of your description with our fellows are spot on. Thanks for sharing. :)
Spike is so much like Felix. We were expecting Felix to be shy, but he's just too curious. He's not shy around strangers. He loves to play fetch. He's a bright little guy. He knows his routine. Basically, we're just lucky to have brought this incredible soul into our lives. I'm sure you feel the same way.
I had my Russian Blue over 2 years now, she’s loyal and always sleeps with me, by my side. Greets me at the door when I come home and is a built in alarm clock. She was under 5 it’s when I adopted her and now very happy and health with being slightly under 8ibs.
I think we have a Russian blue tuxedo mix. Her name is Bell and she has all the personality traits you described! She has a favorite my hubby lol. She is very vocal and so smart! Thank you for sharing this video😘
I have a Russian blue and these traits are spot on. I got her when I was in college and every time I’m on my laptop doing work she would sit next to me and sometimes growl until I pet her. I’ve also had roommates for a while and you can definitely tell she gravitates to a main person as she follows me around everywhere and only goes downstairs if I’m down there. Russian blues are awesome breeds for sure!
We had a Russian Blue male for 15 years… he is, by FAR, The most intelligent animal either of us has ever known… we have always said he was more human, than cat… I was definitely daddy… His chosen human, that he used to bitch at to get things done… My wife, who only knew him the last four years of his life… well, He fell instantly in love with her… It was the most precious thing I think I’ve ever witnessed in my life, his relationship was totally different with her, he was head over heels in love with her… And never once fussed at her, but always, treated me like his caretaking human, and the one he took care of… And my wife, that was his woman… Lol … on October 1st, we pick up our new FCA registered Russian blue, from a breeder in Harrah Oklahoma… He’s so gorgeous… And he will help us with losing our beloved Oliver… we honestly couldn’t live without a Russian blue in our lives… They are not like cats… At all
I'm sorry for your lose. But also glad she was able to enjoy such a beautiful union. I agree. They are not like other cats at all. Cats are very sentient but Russian blues in my opinion are other worldly lol like human spirits and cat bodies
Love your story! My Judah an RB passed last October. He was the coolest sweetest boy. I had him from age 8 years til 17. He was my boy. He followed me everywhere. Met me at the door. My husband called Judah my shadow. He left this earth on my husbands birthday last year. He will never leave our hearts.
I have a Russian blue female cat,her name is Sasha. she is 6 years old. She is a very intelligent. She will sleep with me and protect me from any one. She will bring me back her toy to me and expect me to throw it back. I started brushing her teeth when she was 4 weeks old. Yes, I received her when her mom died. She doesn't go bathroom,if the litter box is not clean. I'm blessed to have her. Thank you God.
My girl Sage has transformed my heart. She is classic RB and she is a perfect charmer. She loves to go out on her leash and meet cat lovers. For a four month old she's brilliant and a dream come true. Literally. I had five dreams about her!! Two were birth dreams as my new daughter before we met. She was abandoned very very young sadly but was the strongest and cutest of the two survivors. I am so lucky we chose each other as we certainly did immediately. My Christmas present of a lifetime.
She does have certain playing features as in she catches very well like a 3rd baseman. She is not shy but knows cat lovers and today even knew one in a building and as we met not to expect pets because the woman is allergic. I wished for just these traits and am very happy she isn't much of an allergin and had no idea this breed existed. I do need to contain her when she's overly predatory and she has two little carriers. She goes outside covered in two coats to be able to smell and hear and see the world. She isn't very good at not satiating her constant need to be learning. She is young. She is just meditating more as she gets older. She looks at me like she can't stand my interest in watching movies instead of her all day. I too need constant learning and so I can't judge her one bit.
both of my Russian blue’s are terrified of strangers. I had a friend house sit for us and while she was staying in our house for a week she only saw them 3 times. They hid from her when she was home and only ate when she went to work. Loki loves me and puts up with my parents his brother Thor loves both my parents but only puts up with me. Lol Loki also loves to pays fetch with me. They both get angry when we don’t give them attention and they will cry until we play with them. They are both smart and don’t mess with anything they shouldn’t unlike normal cats. They even leave all of our Christmas decorations alone. I love my cats so much they have the most unique personality’s of any cat breed I have had.
My Russian breed...still a kitten...teaching him not to bite and to lay down. So stubborn. When he wants to play he's very stubborn about it. Unless times he gives in because he just finish eating lol it actually listened to me. He wasn't shy with me first meeting either. Very confident and sassy. A bit of a brat lol. Very intelligent indeed! Knows the words, play, food, are you coming, and now No. Very intelligent can't. I'm curious to see what else develops. Esp learning to play fetch! 🤩
I have two Russian Blues (brother and sister, 2yo) and they match all the traits you mention in your video. They are both very intelligent and very skilled in opening cabinets and doors. We had to put all the doorknobs upside down since one of them just jumps at it with his full weight and opens the door. He is also the one who is an absolute master in guildtrippin us if he believes he does not get enough attention. His sister has chose me as her favorite person and follows me everywhere. I really love their personality, it's so much fun to have them around!
My russian blue is pretty much like yours. Except we have a dog and it took her a long time to warm up to her but she was viciously trying to attack the dog whenever she could. Fortunately our dog is a sweetie and just backed off and in time they warmed up to each other
Yes, I too have a Russian Blue, and some things related are true,but also they like to bite, I am learning the details about this, another thing is the darting up on my lap, up toward my shoulders behind my neck, I love this, and the other thing is his high energy level wears me out, but over all I am glad to have as an pardner in the house.
I noticed this too. When he lays on his back and shows his stomach asking for attention rolling around, every single time I try to give him belly rubs he starts kicking his back feet playfully at my hand and gently biting it. 😂
I have a Russian Blue which was dumped on my property and I adopted. Chloe is cute . Has been starved and I'll treated. Despite her treatment she is very affectionate and gentle. She has this interesting habit of making sobbing sounds when she is upset. Which is rather sad. I say don't cry puss. When I dont play with her for awhile she gets upset, or plays up to get me to notice her. Your cats beautiful like mine and a constant source inspiration and entertainment. That's all for now. Jenny
We have two female litter mate Russian Blues and adopted them when they were about 8 weeks old. They have very individual personality traits and have definitely bonded with particular family members. One (Stormy) is MY baby. She has certain times of day that she curls up in my lap, tucks her face into the inside of my elbow, wakes me up by standing on me during the night if she has accidentally closed my bedroom door and wants to get out, follows me into the bathroom and perches on the side of the tub when I bathe, naps at precise times of day and in certain places in certain times of day; i.e., 10am is in my lap, 12 noon is on top of my yarn shelves, 2 or 2:30 in my lap again and about 8:30pm in my lap. Her sister, Rain, is bonded with my adult daughter and has certain habits of everyday life with her. We recently adopted a male Maine Coon/Bengal kitten (Koda = 'friend' in Native American' to the mix and Rain has taken longer to adjust to him and stop swiping/hissing at him. Stormy is more of a protector/Mama to him.
Honey, 3 years old, hid for 5 days before she let me see her. Bosley, just a year, was immediately in my face for a cuddle and a pet. They both like to climb. Bosley is a mix with tiger stripe. He likes to cuddle. Their favorite past time is the laser light.❤
My Russian blue is confident and in your face too. I am an acting coach and he is obsessed with visitors. He always greets them at the door. He's also NOT cuddly but LOVES attention.
Mine was a stray I brought home as an indoor cat but she has many of the traits, she has faint rings in her tail and the beautiful silver undercoat that picks up light. I live alone with her so she's not very socialized and she hides if my friends come over. If she is lounging in a sunbeam in the front room when the doorbell rings or a UPS truck pulls up, she will quickly stalk out of the room while growling! She is very intelligent and playful, and loves being covered with fabric and being in small spaces if there's more than one exit. She has a small kids' dome tent in her play area that she loves to run through and hide in. She sleeps in a basket up on a high shelf.
I’m glad you mention that “you are a skeptic when generalizing cat breeds” while cats do inherit specific traits cats can be raised and trained anyway you want and they also have their own unique personality regardless. Now while we have a VERY intelligent Russian blue kitten that surprised me daily the concept of creating a generalized database for cats is crazy because we also have a Turkish van that is almost the opposite of what is expected of him based on the generalizations and the same about our Egyptian Mau 3 Tabby / MC. Thier personalities do not match their given traits. They are individuals similarly to the way we all are
Mine followed me to the bus every morning, and waited until i got on, til he left and returned home He was very shy at the start, but turned into the most loveable cat ever, miss him, and he did favor me, he always chilled in my bed and slept beside me.
My blue Tinny aka “Tintin” is the Most lol...He can open the fridge and get his fresh food out, he talks non stop, follows me around as he must have non stop attention and must sleep in my neckline😂 very outgoing although very protective over me. I just love my tinny❤️❤️
One of my 7 year old cats is a female RB. She checks all the boxes of typical RB behaviour. She was very shy towards strangers until she was about 3 years. She has now way more confident than in former times, but still cautious. For example stays in the same room, when a visitor is entering. She will also allow to be touched by a stranger/visitor when " the vibes" are okay. But when someone is too loud or intimidating, she will flee and hide. If she knows a person or relative of mine well, she behave like an "normal cat". She sits on the table while we are playing a board game or even likes to be petted. In her younger years she and my other female (siamese) cat loved to play fetch. But somehow both of them kind of forgot how to play that. Very very raley one of them will attempt to fetch something, but kind of be distracted and do not bring the item back. She is very affectionate and devoted towards me. Likes to sleep under the bedcover between my legs in the night and also stays besides my shoulder until i fall asleep. During the weekends (when i dont need to work) she will follow me from room to room. It is a wonderful cat breed. My siames cat is also affectionate and devoted, but I have problems to describe the difference between their character. I am also not sure which one of both "is the boss" because both seem to have different priorities. The siamese cat is very obsessed with "places" she needs to sit. But she will allow the RB to eat her food.
My Russian Blue, Carney is very shy too, but she is very friendly towards some people. She also loves to play so I am always going to throw a toy for her to fetch.
My female 1 year old Russian blue was only shy for a few hours upon arrival. She doesn’t know or understand fetch or how to do “tricks”. She is extremely playful, loves to jump in the air when playing. She loves to make “trill” or “chirp” sounds to talk to my husband and I so she’s very vocal. She loves to follow either of us around the house or lead us around the house to tell us something wether it’s that she’s hungry or where specifically she would like to be played with at that moment. She is not so much a lap cat but every couple days she decides she needs some lap time or to sleep with us at night. It seems like every cat is different even within their breed haha
Jules Bastet is a star and she knows it. She is beautiful and smart. She fetches, opens doors, cuddles only when she wants and eats gourmet cat food. She is not shy, follows me about because she’s interested in everything I do…I am her favorite, lucky me.
I have a russian blue as well and Im definitely with you on the confidence. The moment I got him home he was up and exploring without any trepidation. He's pretty friendly with guest though he always ends up coming back to me after giving them the first sniff test. I live alone but when I take him to my families house he is friendly to everyone but will follow me around if I get up and leave the room. Im super jealous of Spike's fetch skills though! Mine loves to play fetch sort of? He loves to chase things I throw then sit on them and look at me until I pick up and throw them again, but he doesnt seem to know to bring it back to me so I end up just walking around my apartment whenever we play.
Same since day 1, 3 months old…NOT SHY!!! Since immediately perfectly fine with 2 dogs and 3 cats. Licking inside my ears and purring. Slept 8 hours on my chest without moving 😊
I've had my beautiful Russian Blue 'Spooky' for just over nine years and only found out about his breed five years ago. I used to live in a small apartment in a highrise, so I would take him out to a nearby garden, it was my former landlady who told me what breed he was. In one picture I have of him he looks purple, in another, while in a plastic crate, he looks a bit green. Since I now live in a basement of a large house, with my female roommate, Susan, he loves to go outside, and he will go to the back door and will run to the door to make sure we see him and to let him out. In the spring & summer, he usually gets his way, he does stay near enough to hear me or Susan call him back, no longer than a couple of hours and he runs to us when called, but he does have a few places to hide, one being under the nieghbors cemet stairs ( he hides there if it starts to rain, or if he is afraid of their back-yard chained up dogs, in fact, if he sees the dogs are there, peeking out and looking for them, if either one of them is there, he won't go out. Spooky is VERY SMART. He will sit with me on the bed and will do this silly thing tapping me with his paw to getvmy attention if he sees I'm looking too much at my flat-screen Tv, and he knows the word "Treat?" he will run to either of us say that! It's funny when he comes to me and I say, "Does Spooky Waaant Something?" He knows right away he looks at me when Isay that, it means Treat! He loves milk, he's very sociable and will be part of the circle listening to every word. He sometimes sleeps with me or Susan, but he also has a couple of areas, he will jump into my tall closet, or go sit on 'his' chair in the shower room, if he wants to not be bothered. About two years ago, late at night, about 2:30 AM, I was awakend by the sound of the glass door of the shower opening, I thought it might have been a person that I forgot I had over, or even a possible burgaler, so I trepidly walked as quietly as I could, holding a hammer to use, if I had to protect myself. I got closer and said outloud, "I hear you in there, I'll call the cops, I've got my phone!" No answer - just silence and I was petrified, especially because I had a home invasion only a month before. Since Susan was in a deep sleep in her room, with the door closed, I was ready to protect us, so I peeked around the door, phone ready on speed dial, and... There was Spooky, on the inside of the glass shower, licking it like there was no tomorrow! All I saw was this silly cat tongue, Slurp, Slurp! "What the hell are you doing, you goofy cat?!" I went and got Susan and we were laughing hysterically! We called him our "Shower-licking cat!" She took a photo, I would post it here if I knew where it was, but it's after 4AM -Spooky with me on the bed sleeping. He loves attention and he will step onto this plastic two-step thing we use to reach our tall cupboards and wait for us to shower him with petting attention and tell him how good looking he is! We live in a very old house and every winter he catches mice, especially at night, if he hears even a little bit of sound from them he's right on it - lately he's caught about nine of them since September, and he doesn't allways kill them, and I have to pick them up with Kleenex and take them outside. Spooky definitely knows the word mouse and we treat him when he gets one. Spooky is a very quiet cat, his 'meows' are quiet, and it's sometimes hard to hear him purr, but he does! He whines lately when we don't let him out because he does not seem to comprehend that the outside is not warm and cozy like the inside! We are in Winnipeg (Also called Winterpeg) Manitoba, it can get very cold here, mind you it's much warmer than usual here, so we let him out a bit more than usual. We are very much like parents with him. I was also thinking of writing a kid's book about him called 'Spooky Goes To New York!' Thank you for reading his story here!
My Russian blue/saimese is very intelligent and moody at times but that is when she does not want messed with she is 10 yes old. So I totally understand the mood thing. She is so loving.
So, we got a "box in the desert" kitten two years ago. We named her Azul and moved it to Zuzu due to her dark husky blue eyes that changed to green as she grew. After some research we had determined that no doubt she is a Russian Blue. She doesnt play fetch but plays heavily and can have the time of her life all by herself (when she wants) She is super shy to others but as described she joined my hip and has become my shadow. I am the one and the entire family knows it. Zuzu will whine till her wants are met. Love, food or bedtime. She tells us when she is ready for us all to go to bed, and she knows when its time to eat and tries to speed the process up. She has the schedule down pat and follows that trait perfectly. She has a routine that started when she was a kitten. I would put her to bed in the guest room (we have another cat and this was how we would help keep them apart at times). She did a small circle and flopped into my chest as I lay on my side and we spooned all night. Now, 22 months later, she's in our bed now and needs her (my) blanket, me in my spot and my wife in hers, she will do short small circle turns and flop half onto me and half on the bed. She'll gnaw on the blanked like a kitten pulling wool (still does it) and kneed out the spot with her paws. I rub her back and wife scratches her neck. If the flop isn't right, my wife's not there or not hard at work meeting the queen's needs or I'm not doing a good enough job, she'll start the process over and clearly let us know which one needs to improve. Its the cutest dang thing ever. She is super smart, opens cabinets, tries to get doors and I've seen her turn on/off lights by the wall switch by jumping. Although I think she just sees it and wants to tap it as opposed to knowing it equates light. She also is an attacker. Rarely in a serious trying to hurt you way but since back when she started her flopping she's been one to soft bite and hold your hand or arm in place with her claw paw. Sometimes she will get hit with cat instinct and use those back legs to kick up. When her ears pin back, those eyes glaze over with a passion for a fight and her tail start flicking, she gon' get ya. But never in a true hurt you manor. Her and the other cat usually get along by just ignoring each other but they play fight at times and one will be a bully for an hour then the other one starts it up. It escalates at times but neither of them stand to fight it out, they'll run away and calm down before it ever goes too crazy. Cat stuff. She hugs, she barks, she wines, she loves, she talks to me and responds to my words, we fully converse sometimes. She'll tell you when she is not happy with you, or glare like you called her a name. Her personality is so unique but her traits are almost perfectly aligned. The only thing is that she is not a quiet RB, she is extremely vocal. Everything else is Russian Blue as written in a text book.
Mine too. She looks 💯 but her brother is obviously tabby striped. She has all the RB traits and she wins my heart more and more as we learn to compromise and sync schedules. She's a flopper and a stalker and returns balls with a slick paw to get me to play with her. She is very queenly and has trouble with two things, staying off the table and not climbing curtains when she actually wants to go outside and watch things. She handles the cold and she meows for other cat people when they come by as we go on walks with her leash. Only four months old and goes in the car well and on leash. She's very considerate for an adolescent cat and I am so happy she was rescued. She was the strongest survivor and definitely the cutest of the two who survived being dumped as very little ones. I have to let her nurse a certain blanket and get kissed every few seconds to make it real love. 😥 I am her chosen mother. ✨️
@@AnandaSea yeah, all cats are themselves but my Zuzu is special. Russian Blues are special. What brand leash are you using? We put Zu in a carrier and walk her cause everything is too big if she really wants to bolt. Don't trust it..
@jameshodge. I have a tiny collar that I tape so it won't loosen and a pink dog leash. I got a harness and it is too big. I have a soft carrier that I usely double with the leash. I don't trust the leash completely unsupervised and if she's really nervous. The train for instance is terrifying. I raised two boys so constant situational awareness is always key. Of her and the changing arena around us.
My cat has a Russian Blue father. She obviously is not a Russian Blue but she is hypoallergenic, had all of those traits, had the double and looks exactly like a Russian Blue but black. She is a handful but we love her.
Another trait is that they're known to sleep alot. Mine would sleep with me if I was busy. There but quiet. Though, if I hand washed dishes she had to be part of the process. I wash & rinse, she smells each plate as it passes to the dry rack. With you all the time even during sleep mode.
I love my RB so smart and loves massages and belly rubs, but she has her spaces also and wants private time, but will meow when she wants a massage, also loves to look out the windows at the outside world.
My late Russian Blue was still bringing me her sparkle balls till the end at 17+ yrs. old. With a very loud vocal fanfare. Usually at 2 or 3 a.m. She was also very sociable from the git-go, talkative, demanding, stubborn, smart, and totally devoted to me - my sweet barnacle. I (My first two RB's were non-social, terrified of strangers, definitely Mommy's girls.) Will be getting a RB kitten, hopefully, this weekend - can't wait to see her personality unfold. (She will be my fourth. All many, many other kitties over the years have all been rescues.)
New now 5 month old, RB kitten is personality plus - not shy one iota, super smart, stubborn as heck, curious to the ninth degree, silly, does a lot of goofy crab walks with poofy tail, fetches like mad, loves paper balls and feather balls, attacks any stuffed toy with vigor, and, unfortunately, thinks it is great fun to jump on my back, no matter what I am doing (like cooking at the stove or washing dishes or putting her food dishes on the floor). She was very outgoing from Day One, very loving, knows no strangers. My sister described her as a little pistol. I liken her to Rocky the Flying Squirrel with attitude. Love her to bits.
2 out of the 3 cats we had when I was a kid played fetch and neither of them were pedigree s. However one would only fetch a small plastic ball and the other would only fetch a crumpled bit of paper. Cats are just the best 😍
Sure wish my third RB female and my female tabby had gotten along. They did at first but then the tabby became to rough when they played and it was game over for my Russian Blue. They tolerated each other for most of the 17+ years I had them. Both got along fine with my female Birman that was given to me by my neighbor and dear friend.
My RB Tilly checks the box on ALL of these things! When she was a kitten, she was a Holy Terror on playing fetch! She could jump five feet straight up and catch a ball in her mouth and return it! I did not teach her this at all She jut started doing it! She is 13 now and does not do that anymore as she just rests all day in her various places. She is so beautiful. She sleeps on top of me every night so affectionately. We are always together now as I have worked from home for two thirds of her life. All of my Cats over my life have been great! She is one of the most beautiful as a Classic RB!
nice video. I have my adorable Russian blue cat Dixon and I confirm all of those traits. + Mine likes to meow a lot, which is unusual I think for Russian blue ))
My rescue** RB brother/sister duo are evil geniuses like their namesakes, Boris & Natasha from the Rocky & Bulwinkle Show. One watches me, learns a trick and then teaches it to the other~ like sliding the heavy mirror closet door open to get to the yummy shoelaces!😍😋😹 I put all their toys in a basket and they root through it, toss some aside, find today's favorite, then bring it to me to throw. They get seriously hangry if meals & snacks are late, and remind me with zoomies, roughhousing and MMA body slams! I've had Abbies to Tabbies and the low shed factor is one of the best surprises! Plus ** You don't have to buy crazy expensive kittens from a breeder. Mine were rescued by a Los Feliz (CA) group from a high-kill shelter and I saw another brother/sister and single RBs, too, so they're out there. Go grab a couple and start the fun!
I have 2 korat cats that I thought were blues for a while. Mostly because they look similar and also one of the brothers taught me to play fetch when he was a very young teenager. Not going to lie, Korats are absolutely amazing and the 2 brothers are polar opposites. I love them to death and would recommend to anyone wanting a blue but can't justify the price tag.
I wasn't told mine is a RB , BUT LOOKS JUST LIKE ONE AND HAS THESE TRAITS. Same faint rings on tail too and played fetch a lot when little. She is attached to me and sleeps on my arm by my torso , day or night. Mine can pull open a heavy sliding door. And open every kind of door.
Heyyyyy finally a video that resign with my blue Russian! I have a female and yes she does love playing fetch she loves hair accessories and small things. She is also in-your face cat, recently she met for the first time a dog she has never seen, she wanted to play with him and the dog was scared of her... She prefers my husband, she likes to cuddle with him, but prefers to play with me instead. If she does not get attention, she is able to start meowing to call me to the other room for no particular reason
My Russian blue nutmeg rests his soul was: 1. Shy 2. Super intelligent 3. Very very loyal (I was his chosen) 4. Plays like a kitten even in his old age. 5. Affectionate, (was always up for pet and love) 6. Fussy eater 7. Great hunter
My Russian does play fetch the ball although I see trying to fit the ball in her mouth sometimes. She plays hit the ball back instead which is kind of nice. Jenny
My boi is the most snugglist dude. He is a little character love him. He loves my mum soo much 💕 he follows her around its the cutest thing. I swear he talks soo much, has so many meows.
Mine plays fetch too. Cat is part dog, part human, and part cat. Good friend and I swear understands English. Just tell him anything and like ChatGPT, he understands what you said.
My Russian blue cat died December 1st 2023. I am sad. He was really smart. He didn’t like my husband’s high voice but he stll enjoyed his company. He was mommy’s boy.😢
Spike is gorgeous. I had 2 Russian brothers, both gone now. We had one of them for 17 years. I'd like to get another pair of brothers. Do you give out the name of your breeder? They produce classic Russians---very eye catching!! Wishing you many years of enjoyment!!
I miss Big Emmy (Russian blue mix) he was a homeless cat living in Junkyard we took him home and he's apart of the family. After two batches of kittens from different female cats he have beautiful twins we name them Symone (fem) and Emmy Jr. (male) as Emmy Jr. Grew up loving the family as bit my earlobe one morning for food.
My son is our RBs fav hooman. She lays on me until she hears his car. Then pretends she don't know me until he's busy or leaves. Then she says "I love you meowmaw".. she gets a treat and we snuggle.
Mine fit all the traits, he was also a excellent hunter, he knew what animals belonged and which didn't on our property which includes a family of Raccoons who when they broke into our house during winter looking for food he just sat in the kitchen doorway and let the babies eat their fill from his bowl, after that we put food out for them, he did not allow them in the house, but he would let me know when their dish was empty in the morning. He never bothered the chickens , ducks or geese nut wild birds were fair game. he actually played with the Ferrets we had. Some one dumped him on our property and it took over a month to get him to trust us. But when he did he was always affectionate playful and calm. When a Rat was in are barn charged me, he tackled it coming out of no where like a grey blurr that thing was almost as big as he was but he dispatched it and dragged it over and dropped it at my feet. He was protective of me after that I couldn't go anywhere around the property without him He was full grown when he was dumped but I had him 20 years and I miss him
Mine is a Russian Blue mix with a domestic long hair, so it looks like a blue but with long hair. He def plays fetch and is not a lap cat really at all. Moody? yep. If he does not get what he wants when he wants it, books are knocked over, pawing at doors or furniture is guaranteed, and other assorted mischief.
I have a 6 month old Blue russian and she fetshes everything she can carry in her little mouth! One time she jumped on the couch with a pillow as big as her 😭. The attention thing is sooo true, she cries every time we eat/ don't pay attention to her. Im starting to believe the the stereotypes
Apologies cause this might not be a helpful answer, but we actually didn't really teach him! Because we knew that RBs "loved to play fetch", when we first got him, we would just throw his toys across the room and gradually he started fetching them. It wasn't instant, but after a few weeks of us throwing toys (in plain sight- he won't fetch if he can't see where it landed), he just started bringing them back himself because he learned this would get our attention. I do notice that he especially likes fetching toys that make a rattling or bell-like sound because he can "follow" the noise, so this might be worth trying if you haven't already.
My boy Chowder has learned the sound of me taking a hair tie off my wrist..if I'm not sneaky enough it begins a session of fetch. There's at least 20 hair ties hidden somewhere around here..
Last summer a Russian Blue started visiting our gazebo and sleeping on the chairs. As she had a collar with her name, Dawk, we knew she belonged to someone but she was stayed around so we started feeding her. After hanging around a month my wife put an ad on a lost and found site run by a local animal welfare agency. Someone quickly responded it was their cat and they showed up to collect her the next day. Within 6 hours she was back at our house so we called them again but they did not come for her for almost 2 weeks. When fall came she decided she wanted inside and has been with us ever since. She can be aloof at times but loves to head butt and rub her body against you head. She also loves helping my wife doing yard work and follows her around like a dog when she goes for walks. Overall she's very intelligent, and can open doors with lever handles on them. As the original owners haven't come back for her for months, it looks like we've been adopted.
When I was growing up my mother made it my job to clean with a cloth between our Russian Blue's ("Natasha") paws prior to going to bed each night to clean out any kitty litter that might be trapped and irritate them. One night I came home late and forgot to do this. In the middle of the night, I woke up when she was rubbing my nose to get my attention. When I turned on the light she was sitting on the end of my bed with the cloth in her mouth as if to say "You didn't clean my paws tonight"--she was a cat of "routine" and would be upset if that routine didn't happen
They are ridiculously intelligent. Mine liked to get in the clothes baskets after I washed clothes. So one day I was doing laundry and I had a basket of clean clothes, so I put it up on the top bunk of my daughters' bunk beds for a short time. I came back and he was collecting my daughters' dirty socks and clothes off the floor, dragging them up to the top bunk and putting them next to the basket! He was trying to help me do laundry lmao. I was slayed! I've never seen that before from a cat.
He has set routines for himself as well. He will bug me when it is bed time, telling me it is time for bed. So When I go to bed, he disappears to get a drink of water and use the potty, then he comes to my room and sits on the floor next to the bed staring up at me until I give the nod that he can come up to bed. Same exact routine every night. I can't sleep in without being woke up for breakfast either lol
OMG YOUR RUSSIAN BLUE IS NAMED NATASHA mine is named Natalya, after Natasha Rostova in War and Peace !!!
My Russian Blue is 15 years old and she's still very playful, extremely smart and loving. She used to play fetch as a kitten also but this all stopped once she became an adult. She is, however, the most playful and fun cat I've ever had and she is still extremely beautiful!❤ We love and enjoy her immensely!!!
We had an RB who also loved to fetch. Our apartment had a fireplace with a gravel hearth surrounding it, and the previous tenants had thrown bottle caps into the gravel. Our RB pulled every last one of them out of there and brought them to us over the first few weeks after we moved in. She was so smart and so loving. We had her for over 18 years before she finally passed. Best. Cat. Ever.
Mine too
I had to comment because you mentioned your Russian Blue watching from atop the refrigerator! My Russian Blue, of decades ago, also like to watch from the top of my refrigerator. One time I had a friend over and he came back into the living room and said, "Dude, your cat is on top of the refrigerator; how does he get up there?" I replied, "I have no idea; I have never seen him get up or down from there - he just does."😊
These are all very true. Russian blue needs a lot of attention. I’m honored to be the favorite human
Fur of russian blue is absolutely magical to touch. Silk velour. Loves to cuddle
I have a Russian Blue mix and he’s very, very smart. He can do over ten tricks and opens cabinets and lever-handled doors. He was a handful the first two years! We later adopted a domestic shorthair kitten that helped him with his intense energy. I love all of our kitties!
That is the ticket of happiness of intelligent breeds. I've had three Siamese cats, all but one had a sidekick. Our last Siamese had a buddy he'd friended at the shelter we found him. They were both young kittens and inseparable. Their bond was like that of 2nd grade best friends. It was an adventure with those two, as the Siamese dawned an idea and the American short hair seemed to conspire: cabinet door opening, window screen removal for late summer evening escape to the back yard, bathroom faucet play but never turning the water off after use, and kitchen counter surfing for leftovers or a forgotten can of open catfood that didn't make the frig ..... don't get me started on laundry or fresh sheets on a bed. They conspired and it was priceless to watch.
Just recently adopted a Russian blue kitten, hes certainly NOT shy. He’s the craziest kitten I’ve had. Trying to play with him as much as I can but he is a menace lol! He’ll get better with age. I love him very much
Males are much more active and have much more outgoing personalities.
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Oh! Like baby boys 😄
Great you adopted. Our Russian blue was a stray that had kittens in our shed. I feel so horrible for all the sweet kitties that don't have loving families like they deserve.
He finds your hair ties.. that is literally the cutest thing I’ve ever heard
haha he’s a little scavenger :)
I have a Russian blue as well! He always finds my hair ties. Wish I could post a pic, because right now he’s using one of my torn up ties as a toy to play fetch. He’s the best boy.
He probably stole them in the first place 😁
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My baby Natalya
1. She does not play fetch. She doesn’t like to play. She likes to chill and lay around. She has no interest in hunting or anything
2. She’s so so so shy but now that we’ve bonded so much she’s so loving
3. I’m her favorite person,,,
4. Yes she will physically grab my hand with her paw and put it on her, if I stop petting her she looks at me angrily
5. Yes she’s so smart but she’s a good girl so she doesn’t get into trouble
She’s so elegant and acts like a princess.
(Here’s her backstory: we found her on craigslist when she was a kitten and the people who had her were definitely abusing her. She didn’t like being pet or picked up, and she would run away if you walked up to her. She has signs of trauma even now, but she’s healed so much and loves to be pet and let’s me walk up to her, but I let her sniff my hand before touching her so she has the opportunity to say no and back away)
I received a Russian Blue from my kids and grand kids for 2021 Christmas. He was 6 month, he now is 9 months. Yes, Chia has all the treats you talk about. He loves jumping and catching toy springs I throw to him. He will catch them and bring and lay it at my feet. He loves sleeping with me either above or under the blankets. And boy he loves a lot of attention. Very affectionate.
My wife and I just recently lost our 16 year old pure Russian blue and we are devastated. We haven't stopped crying for weeks. His name was fiddy and he was beautiful and the best cat we have ever owned. We are looking for another Russian blue now.
Where do you live sorry for your loss
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I'm so sorry, they are family members.❤
I'm so sorry, don't know ow where you life, but there are so many in the animal shelters in NC.
I'm sorry for your loss. I just recently got my first Russian Blue kitten and she's so gorgeous, sweet, loyal and intelligent. I hope you can get another one.
We adopted a pair of brother kittens at 9 weeks old
We were very worried that it took close to a month for the shyer of the two to warm up to us.
Found out they are Russian Blues.
Very intelligent and loving cats.
Happy to find out about them being hypoallergenic.
My husband has a cat allergy but he is very able to tolerate close proximity with them.
Such a fortuitous surprise to adopt such a perfect fit for our family.
My RB girl fetches hair ties, too. She's also the only cat my husband isn't allergic to. She's ridiculously sweet and affectionate, drapes herself over my shoulder while I work, is the only cat my kids can pick up and hold, and is also the only cat in my house who allows me to clip her claws. She's goofy and super mischievous. We have to make sure the kids don't leave their toothbrushes on the sink or she'll play with them. She's jumped into the toilet once. She prowls the house in search of cups of water to knock over. She doesn't do regular meows, more like a purring/chirping sound.
We originally had gone to adopt another cat, who is also a sweetheart. As soon as I saw her, I just couldn't leave her cage. We left with two new kittens that day. These cats are bewitching in the best way. ❤️
We adopted a half RB. Lola certainly seems to possess many of the typical traits and features. Even while only 5mths old, seems more intelligent that most other cats I have lived with. We play tag together around the apartment. Very demanding for attention, follows us everywhere. Has played fetch with scrunched up paper while we were in bed. Don't know she has a favourite. Still so energetic and demanding of our attention she will try and get it from either of us. Certainly not shy. Amazingly calm, inquisitive and accepting of new people being around. She's an amazing cat.
They are very intelligent, this is true!! They seem to become accustomed to and understand certain human phrases and actions if they're repeated, and they prefer a schedule for things such as feeding, napping, snuggling, snacks, etc.
I have a Russian blue that was a surrender, the first 6 months of having him, he was into everything, learned to open cabinet doors, but as time went on, he is one of the sweetest cats I've ever had, loves everyone, he's still nosey but loves to cuddle, he sleeps right upagainst me at night, plays fetch, a very smart cat...
You hit the nail on the head with the traits of the RB. Mine is almost 3 years old and out of all the different breeds of cats my fiancee and I have had, he's definitely one of the ones with the most 'character!' He definitely is an 'alarm clock,' waking you up at the same time every day. He loves to follow into the bathroom, especially. Knows how to open up cabinets, remove, and open cat nip bags. LOL He loves paper bags- hiding inside them or sitting on them. He also makes some of the weirdest noises compared to any other cat we have been fortune enough to own. He enjoys laying on his back and playing with me. He doesn't act vulnerable like most animals do in this position. He also can't get enough of laying completely under the blankets with my girl and I. Thank you for sharing this video, it was a good watch!😁👍
Yes, I’ve had two pairs of Russian Blue girls over the years and they were brilliant. My daughter had a third pair. They were small, they used to jump up and hang off the door knobs and tried to twist them open between their paws. They were mechanically minded, extremely observant, incredibly intelligent and lovable. 💙💙💙💚💚💙💙💙
MY RB was a "street" outdoor cat that nestled in numerous homes before I rehomed him. He was about 5 years old and quite moxie. There were no boundaries on his end. A good swat was administered if you touched say his belly or paw. He hisses in almost attach type mode if you corner him in a yard or alley. Titan spends hours outside on the wall eyeing birds and just being tranquil. Most neighbors give him a stroke when walking bye. Many feed him. He's not shy but very defensive. He’s not cuddly; mostly standoffish. He never will miss dinner and stays home every night. After all he bounced the city streets most of his life.
Spike..what a beautiful animal !
i have a korat, they tend to share some traits with the russian blues and she is pretty much exactly what the breed is known for. your little guy is so cute!!
My cat, sockie, goes nuts over playing fetch with hair ties. She has a bunch of them shoved under the refrigerator. She also learns words. And seems to understand them. Shyness? That goes along with picking one person. However, it's one person at a time. She is very picky about the litter box. If it's not up to snuff, she will hold it until she cannot take it anymore. We clean it every other day. She is a heavy cat (not fat) for a normal size house cat. When she pounces, the neighbors downstairs hear it. Sockie thinks she's a pouncing panther. She does strive for attention. She does the "but I'm a cute kitten" guilt trip. Yes. It does seem that all Russian blue kitties act very much alike. I have had many cats in my lifetime. And this cat is special.
OMG I think mine's favorite toys are my daughters' hair ties. He will find them wherever they are and will open their dresser drawers to find more. His laser pointer is his second favorite toy. He knows where I keep it on my desk and will attempt to knock it down by pawing around that location. That's how he tells me "Get the laser pointer! I wanna play!"
this is super helpful, i rescued a kitten from the street about a month ago, & I know NOTHing about cats, he's either a Russian blue or a Russian blue mix. He looks SO SO similar to them, acts like you described & even has that distinctive meow!
Aww, sounds like he may be a RB :)
TY for rescuing him 🤗😻
My Guizmo is the funniest cat... he follows me everywhere, learned how to open the cabinets just watching once, and loves to play, particularly with corks. He is very clean and affectionate, and loves to watch TV with me.
My russian blue is 8 weeks old. It took her 2 days to be okay with me. On thw 3rd shes super cuddly. Amazingly she is also okay with wearing a harness and loves walking. She is nice to other people and would let them hold her. She doesnt hiss at dogs unless theyre too playful other thn that she doesnt care for dogs so she just ignores them.
Aww, she sounds very sweet!
Your kitty is beautiful.
We have brother and sister Russian Blue kitties that we raised since they were babies.
They both exhibit all the traits you posted… and yes, they LOVE to play fetch and are extremely intelligent.
I also have Russian black and a mixed breed of Russian Blue x Persian. It’s been two weeks and these kitties are awesome! Its crazy!
Most of your description with our fellows are spot on. Thanks for sharing. :)
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Spike is so much like Felix. We were expecting Felix to be shy, but he's just too curious. He's not shy around strangers. He loves to play fetch. He's a bright little guy. He knows his routine. Basically, we're just lucky to have brought this incredible soul into our lives. I'm sure you feel the same way.
I had my Russian Blue over 2 years now, she’s loyal and always sleeps with me, by my side. Greets me at the door when I come home and is a built in alarm clock. She was under 5 it’s when I adopted her and now very happy and health with being slightly under 8ibs.
Our kitty Gray is sooo much like yours. He's very intelligent. My hubby is his fav person but he loves us all.
My cat Lancelot from a stray. So personable and loyal. Smart.
I think we have a Russian blue tuxedo mix. Her name is Bell and she has all the personality traits you described! She has a favorite my hubby lol. She is very vocal and so smart! Thank you for sharing this video😘
I have a Russian blue and these traits are spot on. I got her when I was in college and every time I’m on my laptop doing work she would sit next to me and sometimes growl until I pet her. I’ve also had roommates for a while and you can definitely tell she gravitates to a main person as she follows me around everywhere and only goes downstairs if I’m down there. Russian blues are awesome breeds for sure!
My Russian Blue isn’t the least bit shy and has to be the center of attention when I have guests. She can also pick out the cat person in the crowd.
Mine too! She prefers to have people around & cries if she’s missing out!
We had a Russian Blue male for 15 years… he is, by FAR, The most intelligent animal either of us has ever known… we have always said he was more human, than cat… I was definitely daddy… His chosen human, that he used to bitch at to get things done… My wife, who only knew him the last four years of his life… well, He fell instantly in love with her… It was the most precious thing I think I’ve ever witnessed in my life, his relationship was totally different with her, he was head over heels in love with her… And never once fussed at her, but always, treated me like his caretaking human, and the one he took care of… And my wife, that was his woman… Lol … on October 1st, we pick up our new FCA registered Russian blue, from a breeder in Harrah Oklahoma… He’s so gorgeous… And he will help us with losing our beloved Oliver… we honestly couldn’t live without a Russian blue in our lives… They are not like cats… At all
I'm sorry for your lose. But also glad she was able to enjoy such a beautiful union. I agree. They are not like other cats at all. Cats are very sentient but Russian blues in my opinion are other worldly lol like human spirits and cat bodies
Love your story! My Judah an RB passed last October. He was the coolest sweetest boy. I had him from age 8 years til 17. He was my boy. He followed me everywhere. Met me at the door. My husband called Judah my shadow. He left this earth on my husbands birthday last year. He will never leave our hearts.
This is an awesome video honestly i think that you deserve more subscribers than u have rn. I am also getting a ruusian blue in july.
I have a Russian blue female cat,her name is Sasha. she is 6 years old. She is a very intelligent. She will sleep with me and protect me from any one. She will bring me back her toy to me and expect me to throw it back. I started brushing her teeth when she was 4 weeks old. Yes, I received her when her mom died. She doesn't go bathroom,if the litter box is not clean. I'm blessed to have her. Thank you God.
Thanks for your video - Spike looks lush. You have a lovely calming voice too : ) Good luck with your channel.
Thank you so much!
I used to have one. At home, He loved jumping at the highest places, often sitting at the top of Wardrobes, cupboards etc.
My girl Sage has transformed my heart. She is classic RB and she is a perfect charmer. She loves to go out on her leash and meet cat lovers. For a four month old she's brilliant and a dream come true. Literally. I had five dreams about her!! Two were birth dreams as my new daughter before we met. She was abandoned very very young sadly but was the strongest and cutest of the two survivors. I am so lucky we chose each other as we certainly did immediately. My Christmas present of a lifetime.
She does have certain playing features as in she catches very well like a 3rd baseman. She is not shy but knows cat lovers and today even knew one in a building and as we met not to expect pets because the woman is allergic. I wished for just these traits and am very happy she isn't much of an allergin and had no idea this breed existed. I do need to contain her when she's overly predatory and she has two little carriers. She goes outside covered in two coats to be able to smell and hear and see the world. She isn't very good at not satiating her constant need to be learning. She is young. She is just meditating more as she gets older. She looks at me like she can't stand my interest in watching movies instead of her all day. I too need constant learning and so I can't judge her one bit.
both of my Russian blue’s are terrified of strangers. I had a friend house sit for us and while she was staying in our house for a week she only saw them 3 times. They hid from her when she was home and only ate when she went to work. Loki loves me and puts up with my parents his brother Thor loves both my parents but only puts up with me. Lol Loki also loves to pays fetch with me. They both get angry when we don’t give them attention and they will cry until we play with them. They are both smart and don’t mess with anything they shouldn’t unlike normal cats. They even leave all of our Christmas decorations alone. I love my cats so much they have the most unique personality’s of any cat breed I have had.
Very typical of RB's.
My Russian breed...still a kitten...teaching him not to bite and to lay down. So stubborn. When he wants to play he's very stubborn about it. Unless times he gives in because he just finish eating lol it actually listened to me. He wasn't shy with me first meeting either. Very confident and sassy. A bit of a brat lol. Very intelligent indeed! Knows the words, play, food, are you coming, and now No. Very intelligent can't. I'm curious to see what else develops. Esp learning to play fetch! 🤩
I have two Russian Blues (brother and sister, 2yo) and they match all the traits you mention in your video. They are both very intelligent and very skilled in opening cabinets and doors. We had to put all the doorknobs upside down since one of them just jumps at it with his full weight and opens the door. He is also the one who is an absolute master in guildtrippin us if he believes he does not get enough attention. His sister has chose me as her favorite person and follows me everywhere. I really love their personality, it's so much fun to have them around!
So cute! RBs truly are an amazing breed. :)
i have 2 russian blues!
one is like 14-16 years old, the mother.
i have another but with yellow eyes and hes fat, 5-8 years old.
i love them so much!
My russian blue is pretty much like yours. Except we have a dog and it took her a long time to warm up to her but she was viciously trying to attack the dog whenever she could. Fortunately our dog is a sweetie and just backed off and in time they warmed up to each other
Yes, I too have a Russian Blue, and some things related are true,but also they like to bite, I am learning the details about this, another thing is the darting up on my lap, up toward my shoulders behind my neck, I love this, and the other thing is his high energy level wears me out, but over all I am glad to have as an pardner in the house.
I noticed this too. When he lays on his back and shows his stomach asking for attention rolling around, every single time I try to give him belly rubs he starts kicking his back feet playfully at my hand and gently biting it. 😂
I have a Russian Blue which was dumped on my property and I adopted. Chloe is cute . Has been starved and I'll treated. Despite her treatment she is very affectionate and gentle. She has this interesting habit of making sobbing sounds when she is upset. Which is rather sad. I say don't cry puss. When I dont play with her for awhile she gets upset, or plays up to get me to notice her. Your cats beautiful like mine and a constant source inspiration and entertainment. That's all for now. Jenny
TY for saving her 🤗😻
We have two female litter mate Russian Blues and adopted them when they were about 8 weeks old. They have very individual personality traits and have definitely bonded with particular family members. One (Stormy) is MY baby. She has certain times of day that she curls up in my lap, tucks her face into the inside of my elbow, wakes me up by standing on me during the night if she has accidentally closed my bedroom door and wants to get out, follows me into the bathroom and perches on the side of the tub when I bathe, naps at precise times of day and in certain places in certain times of day; i.e., 10am is in my lap, 12 noon is on top of my yarn shelves, 2 or 2:30 in my lap again and about 8:30pm in my lap. Her sister, Rain, is bonded with my adult daughter and has certain habits of everyday life with her. We recently adopted a male Maine Coon/Bengal kitten (Koda = 'friend' in Native American' to the mix and Rain has taken longer to adjust to him and stop swiping/hissing at him. Stormy is more of a protector/Mama to him.
In fact, Stormy is now 'telling' me by catterwalling that it is time to go to bed. lol
Honey, 3 years old, hid for 5 days before she let me see her. Bosley, just a year, was immediately in my face for a cuddle and a pet. They both like to climb. Bosley is a mix with tiger stripe. He likes to cuddle. Their favorite past time is the laser light.❤
Our Russian Blue definitely pouts when he’s not getting enough attention. It’s written all over his face!
What a cuteness😻
My Russian blue is confident and in your face too. I am an acting coach and he is obsessed with visitors. He always greets them at the door. He's also NOT cuddly but LOVES attention.
Haha what a diva- very cute!
Mine was a stray I brought home as an indoor cat but she has many of the traits, she has faint rings in her tail and the beautiful silver undercoat that picks up light. I live alone with her so she's not very socialized and she hides if my friends come over. If she is lounging in a sunbeam in the front room when the doorbell rings or a UPS truck pulls up, she will quickly stalk out of the room while growling! She is very intelligent and playful, and loves being covered with fabric and being in small spaces if there's more than one exit. She has a small kids' dome tent in her play area that she loves to run through and hide in. She sleeps in a basket up on a high shelf.
Aw, picturing a little kitten in a basket- so cute! 🥺
@@katandcatschannel Here she is! th-cam.com/video/a2PhAifxEII/w-d-xo.html
@@skatemonk so precious! and this video is hilarious 😂
I’m glad you mention that “you are a skeptic when generalizing cat breeds” while cats do inherit specific traits cats can be raised and trained anyway you want and they also have their own unique personality regardless. Now while we have a VERY intelligent Russian blue kitten that surprised me daily the concept of creating a generalized database for cats is crazy because we also have a Turkish van that is almost the opposite of what is expected of him based on the generalizations and the same about our Egyptian Mau 3 Tabby / MC. Thier personalities do not match their given traits. They are individuals similarly to the way we all are
Our kitten is not shy at all and he does stick more with me but he also will cuddle with who ever has an empty lap
Mine followed me to the bus every morning, and waited until i got on, til he left and returned home
He was very shy at the start, but turned into the most loveable cat ever, miss him, and he did favor me, he always chilled in my bed and slept beside me.
My blue Tinny aka “Tintin” is the Most lol...He can open the fridge and get his fresh food out, he talks non stop, follows me around as he must have non stop attention and must sleep in my neckline😂 very outgoing although very protective over me. I just love my tinny❤️❤️
So cute!! And amazing that Tintin can open the fridge, if spike could do that he would eat all our food 😂
One of my 7 year old cats is a female RB. She checks all the boxes of typical RB behaviour. She was very shy towards strangers until she was about 3 years. She has now way more confident than in former times, but still cautious. For example stays in the same room, when a visitor is entering. She will also allow to be touched by a stranger/visitor when " the vibes" are okay. But when someone is too loud or intimidating, she will flee and hide. If she knows a person or relative of mine well, she behave like an "normal cat". She sits on the table while we are playing a board game or even likes to be petted.
In her younger years she and my other female (siamese) cat loved to play fetch. But somehow both of them kind of forgot how to play that. Very very raley one of them will attempt to fetch something, but kind of be distracted and do not bring the item back.
She is very affectionate and devoted towards me. Likes to sleep under the bedcover between my legs in the night and also stays besides my shoulder until i fall asleep.
During the weekends (when i dont need to work) she will follow me from room to room. It is a wonderful cat breed. My siames cat is also affectionate and devoted, but I have problems to describe the difference between their character. I am also not sure which one of both "is the boss" because both seem to have different priorities. The siamese cat is very obsessed with "places" she needs to sit. But she will allow the RB to eat her food.
My Russian Blue, Carney is very shy too, but she is very friendly towards some people. She also loves to play so I am always going to throw a toy for her to fetch.
My female 1 year old Russian blue was only shy for a few hours upon arrival. She doesn’t know or understand fetch or how to do “tricks”. She is extremely playful, loves to jump in the air when playing. She loves to make “trill” or “chirp” sounds to talk to my husband and I so she’s very vocal. She loves to follow either of us around the house or lead us around the house to tell us something wether it’s that she’s hungry or where specifically she would like to be played with at that moment. She is not so much a lap cat but every couple days she decides she needs some lap time or to sleep with us at night. It seems like every cat is different even within their breed haha
We have two and they are a trip. Rowing and the other noise they make is hilarious.
Mine seems to be exactly like yours. He LOVES playing fetch and he also was friendly to everyone from day one.
Jules Bastet is a star and she knows it. She is beautiful and smart. She fetches, opens doors, cuddles only when she wants and eats gourmet cat food. She is not shy, follows me about because she’s interested in everything I do…I am her favorite, lucky me.
I have a russian blue as well and Im definitely with you on the confidence. The moment I got him home he was up and exploring without any trepidation.
He's pretty friendly with guest though he always ends up coming back to me after giving them the first sniff test. I live alone but when I take him to my families house he is friendly to everyone but will follow me around if I get up and leave the room.
Im super jealous of Spike's fetch skills though! Mine loves to play fetch sort of? He loves to chase things I throw then sit on them and look at me until I pick up and throw them again, but he doesnt seem to know to bring it back to me so I end up just walking around my apartment whenever we play.
Same since day 1, 3 months old…NOT SHY!!! Since immediately perfectly fine with 2 dogs and 3 cats. Licking inside my ears and purring. Slept 8 hours on my chest without moving 😊
an extremely benign cat 🐾🥰
I've had my beautiful Russian Blue 'Spooky' for just over nine years and only found out about his breed five years ago. I used to live in a small apartment in a highrise, so I would take him out to a nearby garden, it was my former landlady who told me what breed he was.
In one picture I have of him he looks purple, in another, while in a plastic crate, he looks a bit green. Since I now live in a basement of a large house, with my female roommate, Susan, he loves to go outside, and he will go to the back door and will run to the door to make sure we see him and to let him out. In the spring & summer, he usually gets his way, he does stay near enough to hear me or Susan call him back, no longer than a couple of hours and he runs to us when called, but he does have a few places to hide, one being under the nieghbors cemet stairs ( he hides there if it starts to rain, or if he is afraid of their back-yard chained up dogs, in fact, if he sees the dogs are there, peeking out and looking for them, if either one of them is there, he won't go out.
Spooky is VERY SMART. He will sit with me on the bed and will do this silly thing tapping me with his paw to getvmy attention if he sees I'm looking too much at my flat-screen Tv, and he knows the word "Treat?" he will run to either of us say that!
It's funny when he comes to me and I say, "Does Spooky Waaant Something?" He knows right away he looks at me when Isay that, it means Treat!
He loves milk, he's very sociable and will be part of the circle listening to every word. He sometimes sleeps with me or Susan, but he also has a couple of areas, he will jump into my tall closet, or go sit on 'his' chair in the shower room, if he wants to not be bothered. About two years ago, late at night, about 2:30 AM, I was awakend by the sound of the glass door of the shower opening, I thought it might have been a person that I forgot I had over, or even a possible burgaler, so I trepidly walked as quietly as I could, holding a hammer to use, if I had to protect myself.
I got closer and said outloud, "I hear you in there, I'll call the cops, I've got my phone!" No answer - just silence and I was petrified, especially because I had a home invasion only a month before. Since Susan was in a deep sleep in her room, with the door closed, I was ready to protect us, so I peeked around the door, phone ready on speed dial, and...
There was Spooky, on the inside of the glass shower, licking it like there was no tomorrow! All I saw was this silly cat tongue, Slurp, Slurp! "What the hell are you doing, you goofy cat?!" I went and got Susan and we were laughing hysterically! We called him our "Shower-licking cat!"
She took a photo, I would post it here if I knew where it was, but it's after 4AM -Spooky with me on the bed sleeping. He loves attention and he will step onto this plastic two-step thing we use to reach our tall cupboards and wait for us to shower him with petting attention and tell him how good looking he is!
We live in a very old house and every winter he catches mice, especially at night, if he hears even a little bit of sound from them he's right on it - lately he's caught about nine of them since September, and he doesn't allways kill them, and I have to pick them up with Kleenex and take them outside. Spooky definitely knows the word mouse and we treat him when he gets one.
Spooky is a very quiet cat, his 'meows' are quiet, and it's sometimes hard to hear him purr, but he does!
He whines lately when we don't let him out because he does not seem to comprehend that the outside is not warm and cozy like the inside! We are in Winnipeg (Also called Winterpeg) Manitoba, it can get very cold here, mind you it's much warmer than usual here, so we let him out
a bit more than usual. We are very much like parents with him. I was also thinking of writing a kid's book about him called 'Spooky Goes To New York!'
Thank you for reading his story here!
My Russian blue/saimese is very intelligent and moody at times but that is when she does not want messed with she is 10 yes old. So I totally understand the mood thing.
She is so loving.
So, we got a "box in the desert" kitten two years ago. We named her Azul and moved it to Zuzu due to her dark husky blue eyes that changed to green as she grew. After some research we had determined that no doubt she is a Russian Blue. She doesnt play fetch but plays heavily and can have the time of her life all by herself (when she wants) She is super shy to others but as described she joined my hip and has become my shadow. I am the one and the entire family knows it. Zuzu will whine till her wants are met. Love, food or bedtime. She tells us when she is ready for us all to go to bed, and she knows when its time to eat and tries to speed the process up. She has the schedule down pat and follows that trait perfectly. She has a routine that started when she was a kitten. I would put her to bed in the guest room (we have another cat and this was how we would help keep them apart at times). She did a small circle and flopped into my chest as I lay on my side and we spooned all night. Now, 22 months later, she's in our bed now and needs her (my) blanket, me in my spot and my wife in hers, she will do short small circle turns and flop half onto me and half on the bed. She'll gnaw on the blanked like a kitten pulling wool (still does it) and kneed out the spot with her paws. I rub her back and wife scratches her neck. If the flop isn't right, my wife's not there or not hard at work meeting the queen's needs or I'm not doing a good enough job, she'll start the process over and clearly let us know which one needs to improve. Its the cutest dang thing ever. She is super smart, opens cabinets, tries to get doors and I've seen her turn on/off lights by the wall switch by jumping. Although I think she just sees it and wants to tap it as opposed to knowing it equates light. She also is an attacker. Rarely in a serious trying to hurt you way but since back when she started her flopping she's been one to soft bite and hold your hand or arm in place with her claw paw. Sometimes she will get hit with cat instinct and use those back legs to kick up. When her ears pin back, those eyes glaze over with a passion for a fight and her tail start flicking, she gon' get ya. But never in a true hurt you manor. Her and the other cat usually get along by just ignoring each other but they play fight at times and one will be a bully for an hour then the other one starts it up. It escalates at times but neither of them stand to fight it out, they'll run away and calm down before it ever goes too crazy. Cat stuff. She hugs, she barks, she wines, she loves, she talks to me and responds to my words, we fully converse sometimes. She'll tell you when she is not happy with you, or glare like you called her a name. Her personality is so unique but her traits are almost perfectly aligned. The only thing is that she is not a quiet RB, she is extremely vocal. Everything else is Russian Blue as written in a text book.
LOVE HER 😻😻😻
@@teewills3319 that's my baby!
Mine too. She looks 💯 but her brother is obviously tabby striped. She has all the RB traits and she wins my heart more and more as we learn to compromise and sync schedules. She's a flopper and a stalker and returns balls with a slick paw to get me to play with her. She is very queenly and has trouble with two things, staying off the table and not climbing curtains when she actually wants to go outside and watch things. She handles the cold and she meows for other cat people when they come by as we go on walks with her leash. Only four months old and goes in the car well and on leash. She's very considerate for an adolescent cat and I am so happy she was rescued. She was the strongest survivor and definitely the cutest of the two who survived being dumped as very little ones. I have to let her nurse a certain blanket and get kissed every few seconds to make it real love. 😥 I am her chosen mother. ✨️
@@AnandaSea yeah, all cats are themselves but my Zuzu is special. Russian Blues are special. What brand leash are you using? We put Zu in a carrier and walk her cause everything is too big if she really wants to bolt. Don't trust it..
@jameshodge. I have a tiny collar that I tape so it won't loosen and a pink dog leash. I got a harness and it is too big. I have a soft carrier that I usely double with the leash. I don't trust the leash completely unsupervised and if she's really nervous. The train for instance is terrifying. I raised two boys so constant situational awareness is always key. Of her and the changing arena around us.
My cat has a Russian Blue father. She obviously is not a Russian Blue but she is hypoallergenic, had all of those traits, had the double and looks exactly like a Russian Blue but black. She is a handful but we love her.
Another trait is that they're known to sleep alot. Mine would sleep with me if I was busy. There but quiet. Though, if I hand washed dishes she had to be part of the process. I wash & rinse, she smells each plate as it passes to the dry rack. With you all the time even during sleep mode.
Mine sits on the tub edge and smells the soap bars , he paces around and lays on my towel . I tried to get him wet but he didn’t like water
Yes, same thing here, mine sleeps all day long and right by my work desk where I sit!
What a great cat
I love my RB so smart and loves massages and belly rubs, but she has her spaces also and wants private time, but will meow when she wants a massage, also loves to look out the windows at the outside world.
My late Russian Blue was still bringing me her sparkle balls till the end at 17+ yrs. old. With a very loud vocal fanfare. Usually at 2 or 3 a.m. She was also very sociable from the git-go, talkative, demanding, stubborn, smart, and totally devoted to me - my sweet barnacle. I (My first two RB's were non-social, terrified of strangers, definitely Mommy's girls.) Will be getting a RB kitten, hopefully, this weekend - can't wait to see her personality unfold. (She will be my fourth. All many, many other kitties over the years have all been rescues.)
New now 5 month old, RB kitten is personality plus - not shy one iota, super smart, stubborn as heck, curious to the ninth degree, silly, does a lot of goofy crab walks with poofy tail, fetches like mad, loves paper balls and feather balls, attacks any stuffed toy with vigor, and, unfortunately, thinks it is great fun to jump on my back, no matter what I am doing (like cooking at the stove or washing dishes or putting her food dishes on the floor). She was very outgoing from Day One, very loving, knows no strangers. My sister described her as a little pistol. I liken her to Rocky the Flying Squirrel with attitude. Love her to bits.
2 out of the 3 cats we had when I was a kid played fetch and neither of them were pedigree s. However one would only fetch a small plastic ball and the other would only fetch a crumpled bit of paper. Cats are just the best 😍
I just got a russian blue, it's a female cat and I also have a tabby and surprisingly they've gotten along very well so far
Sure wish my third RB female and my female tabby had gotten along. They did at first but then the tabby became to rough when they played and it was game over for my Russian Blue. They tolerated each other for most of the 17+ years I had them. Both got along fine with my female Birman that was given to me by my neighbor and dear friend.
Spike is awesome! And very handsome!
Thank you!
My RB Tilly checks the box on ALL of these things! When she was a kitten, she was a Holy Terror on playing fetch! She could jump five feet straight up and catch a ball in her mouth and return it! I did not teach her this at all She jut started doing it! She is 13 now and does not do that anymore as she just rests all day in her various places. She is so beautiful. She sleeps on top of me every night so affectionately. We are always together now as I have worked from home for two thirds of her life. All of my Cats over my life have been great! She is one of the most beautiful as a Classic RB!
nice video. I have my adorable Russian blue cat Dixon and I confirm all of those traits. + Mine likes to meow a lot, which is unusual I think for Russian blue ))
My rescue** RB brother/sister duo are evil geniuses like their namesakes, Boris & Natasha from the Rocky & Bulwinkle Show. One watches me, learns a trick and then teaches it to the other~ like sliding the heavy mirror closet door open to get to the yummy shoelaces!😍😋😹 I put all their toys in a basket and they root through it, toss some aside, find today's favorite, then bring it to me to throw. They get seriously hangry if meals & snacks are late, and remind me with zoomies, roughhousing and MMA body slams! I've had Abbies to Tabbies and the low shed factor is one of the best surprises! Plus ** You don't have to buy crazy expensive kittens from a breeder. Mine were rescued by a Los Feliz (CA) group from a high-kill shelter and I saw another brother/sister and single RBs, too, so they're out there. Go grab a couple and start the fun!
I have 2 korat cats that I thought were blues for a while. Mostly because they look similar and also one of the brothers taught me to play fetch when he was a very young teenager. Not going to lie, Korats are absolutely amazing and the 2 brothers are polar opposites. I love them to death and would recommend to anyone wanting a blue but can't justify the price tag.
I wasn't told mine is a RB , BUT LOOKS JUST LIKE ONE AND HAS THESE TRAITS. Same faint rings on tail too and played fetch a lot when little. She is attached to me and sleeps on my arm by my torso , day or night. Mine can pull open a heavy sliding door. And open every kind of door.
Heyyyyy finally a video that resign with my blue Russian! I have a female and yes she does love playing fetch she loves hair accessories and small things. She is also in-your face cat, recently she met for the first time a dog she has never seen, she wanted to play with him and the dog was scared of her... She prefers my husband, she likes to cuddle with him, but prefers to play with me instead. If she does not get attention, she is able to start meowing to call me to the other room for no particular reason
My Russian blue nutmeg rests his soul was:
1. Shy
2. Super intelligent
3. Very very loyal (I was his chosen)
4. Plays like a kitten even in his old age.
5. Affectionate, (was always up for pet and love)
6. Fussy eater
7. Great hunter
My Russian does play fetch the ball although I see trying to fit the ball in her mouth sometimes. She plays hit the ball back instead which is kind of nice. Jenny
My boi is the most snugglist dude. He is a little character love him. He loves my mum soo much 💕 he follows her around its the cutest thing. I swear he talks soo much, has so many meows.
Mine plays fetch too. Cat is part dog, part human, and part cat. Good friend and I swear understands English. Just tell him anything and like ChatGPT, he understands what you said.
My Russian blue cat died December 1st 2023. I am sad. He was really smart. He didn’t like my husband’s high voice but he stll enjoyed his company. He was mommy’s boy.😢
Spike is gorgeous. I had 2 Russian brothers, both gone now. We had one of them for 17 years. I'd like to get another pair of brothers. Do you give out the name of your breeder? They produce classic Russians---very eye catching!! Wishing you many years of enjoyment!!
I miss Big Emmy (Russian blue mix) he was a homeless cat living in Junkyard we took him home and he's apart of the family. After two batches of kittens from different female cats he have beautiful twins we name them Symone (fem) and Emmy Jr. (male) as Emmy Jr. Grew up loving the family as bit my earlobe one morning for food.
My son is our RBs fav hooman. She lays on me until she hears his car. Then pretends she don't know me until he's busy or leaves. Then she says "I love you meowmaw".. she gets a treat and we snuggle.
I had that was double registered as a RB. He totally loved to fetch❤
Mine fit all the traits, he was also a excellent hunter, he knew what animals belonged and which didn't on our property which includes a family of Raccoons who when they broke into our house during winter looking for food he just sat in the kitchen doorway and let the babies eat their fill from his bowl, after that we put food out for them, he did not allow them in the house, but he would let me know when their dish was empty in the morning. He never bothered the chickens , ducks or geese nut wild birds were fair game. he actually played with the Ferrets we had. Some one dumped him on our property and it took over a month to get him to trust us. But when he did he was always affectionate playful and calm. When a Rat was in are barn charged me, he tackled it coming out of no where like a grey blurr that thing was almost as big as he was but he dispatched it and dragged it over and dropped it at my feet. He was protective of me after that I couldn't go anywhere around the property without him He was full grown when he was dumped but I had him 20 years and I miss him
Mine is a Russian Blue mix with a domestic long hair, so it looks like a blue but with long hair. He def plays fetch and is not a lap cat really at all. Moody? yep. If he does not get what he wants when he wants it, books are knocked over, pawing at doors or furniture is guaranteed, and other assorted mischief.
I have a 6 month old Blue russian and she fetshes everything she can carry in her little mouth! One time she jumped on the couch with a pillow as big as her 😭. The attention thing is sooo true, she cries every time we eat/ don't pay attention to her. Im starting to believe the the stereotypes
I agree, mine is a talker too!
How did you teach to play fetch? I have a 1.5 year old Russian blue named kira and I haven't been able to communicate the game to her.
Apologies cause this might not be a helpful answer, but we actually didn't really teach him! Because we knew that RBs "loved to play fetch", when we first got him, we would just throw his toys across the room and gradually he started fetching them. It wasn't instant, but after a few weeks of us throwing toys (in plain sight- he won't fetch if he can't see where it landed), he just started bringing them back himself because he learned this would get our attention. I do notice that he especially likes fetching toys that make a rattling or bell-like sound because he can "follow" the noise, so this might be worth trying if you haven't already.
My boy Chowder has learned the sound of me taking a hair tie off my wrist..if I'm not sneaky enough it begins a session of fetch. There's at least 20 hair ties hidden somewhere around here..
I'm getting a blue Russian cat sooon!
Last summer a Russian Blue started visiting our gazebo and sleeping on the chairs. As she had a collar with her name, Dawk, we knew she belonged to someone but she was stayed around so we started feeding her. After hanging around a month my wife put an ad on a lost and found site run by a local animal welfare agency. Someone quickly responded it was their cat and they showed up to collect her the next day. Within 6 hours she was back at our house so we called them again but they did not come for her for almost 2 weeks. When fall came she decided she wanted inside and has been with us ever since. She can be aloof at times but loves to head butt and rub her body against you head. She also loves helping my wife doing yard work and follows her around like a dog when she goes for walks. Overall she's very intelligent, and can open doors with lever handles on them. As the original owners haven't come back for her for months, it looks like we've been adopted.
Thanks for the information