Is the Russian Blue the right cat for you?
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I had a Russian blue as a tot. Til I was 19. She slept on my chest every night. Best cat breed. Mine was super protective of me. Her name was Smokers. :)
Alastor Kittelson That sounds awesome! I hope my child will get the same experience 😻😻
Alastor Kittelson Hello could you inform me about how much they sheed??
@Bumblebee Pets yes they are great for people who have allergies
My male russian blue cat is called smokey
@@loganlipinski3198 I love that Logan. I have an all black maine kitty now, it's like twice the size of my blue. Not what I was expecting when I got him, but easily my bestie. His name is Leon and is about 3ft. (In length) Nose to tail. Think of the youtube channel 'Owl Kitty'. Looks the same.
I have a Blue Russian (Spooky) and he's such a good boy! He catches mice, & he taps my leg with his paw to get my attention! Spooky is just about 7 years old and I dread the idea that I will eventually lose him. He knows so many words, "Treat" & Tuna" are two of his favorites. I'm careful what I feed him, and he does get fussy sometimes. But that's ok. He's very quiet, I've never had such a quiet cat! He only meows if he thinks he is alone at night, hanging around the bathroom, so I hear him and say, "Spooky, you KNOW I'm here, you're Not alone & I love you!"
I often worry about him getting that condition where crystals accumulate in the urinary tract, I've lost two beautiful cats to that. Apparently, it's the amount of "Ash" in cat food, so I NEVER feed him the cheap stuff! Animals show us the purity & LOVE of God....
Hey I'm very allergic to cats. So I got a Russian Blue cat 6 months ago. At first I was having moderate allergies like running nose, itchy eyes, and congestion. But as time went on, my allergies decreased. Now I only get congestion if I'm near her for long periods of time. She doesn't go in my room, and I keep air circulation in the house. My blue russian is exactly the same. She's independent, calm, and loving.
hawaomar100 thanks for sharing your experience! 😻
hawaomar100 thank you for sharing this information. My daughter has allergies as well, but want a cat. I was wondered this breed would be a possible fit.
Same i noticed this too but with constant exposure to her my allergies got better it think and doesn't sneeze a lot
I am VERY allergic too. 🥺
So I was enthusiastic, to hear that praise of Blue Russians.
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BUT... I could hardly imagine, to keep away from my cat or not to let her into my room.
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@@lauraj.4054 You know, I don't suggest getting it if you want to cuddle with it or touch it. I don't touch the cat at all. She doesn't go one the couch or tables. I have a younger sister who keeps her in her room most of the time. And because of that, I make sure my sister doesn't go on my bed, and needs to wash her hands because of the fur. I love my cat, but if I had to go back in time, I probably shouldn't have gotten her. I hope that doesn't sound bad. Once my sister moves out, that cat is going with her lol
Lena,has very strong facial features and pretty eyes.
tch 55 couldn’t agree more 😻
Lena is a beautiful animal and seems to love being the star of a video!
She's so sweet and such a character!
My male Russian Blue is not neutred..he is gentle as a lamb..never scratch me or anyone and I never clipped his nails...He is a true gentleman...Lena is a beauty inside and out.🐱..he don't like change either..and has a healthy hearty appetite also..🐱my Igor is the same way ..never want any other cat ..Russian Blues rule your ❤
MichelleM good to know it doesn’t matter if they are neutered or not! They’re just the sweetest things 😻❤️😻❤️
I am so impressed that you do not clip your cat's nails. And leaving his manhood intact speaks volumes about your harmless nature toward living beings. Recently our apartment building was treated for termites. That was months ago and I have not seen even a single spider. It was a mass killing of all of the insect world here. I'm glad I was not the one that "pulled the trigger".
Same my Russian blue Aruthor is a great calm cat. He is a perfect gentleman and companion
I'm not an expert regarding cats, but I do recall reading somewhere that russian blues do NOT like noise or noisy environments. Thanks for continuing to upload great videos of lena and matilda...I love them as much as you do!👍🐱❤🙂
I agree with that, It stresses them out! Thanks from the girls 😻👍
My Burmese gets very anxious and needs soothing if a continuous noise happens. Mostly high pitched type stuff. Music doesn't bother her. Whenever possible, if you see your cat is nervous and anxious, stop what you are doing and go to your pet to sooth them. I speak in a low soft voice and lightly pet her head. She loves me for that.
I love so much, how lovingly you talk about Lena!
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Later more..., I hope: quite busy in this moment.
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I've added few things into "cat calculator" which cas is the best match for me and russian blue was 100% match. Low maintenance she does not require so much attention not much shedding and she does fine when she is alone 1/2 of day while you are at work. I think it is great cat to start with and to get experience with cats in general. You will like it :)
I didn’t know a cat calculator existed! Thats sounds cool and the description is very accurate! 👍
Wanted to ask about going out with a "home" cat. I live in a quiet place and I think she would enjoy the outside + she is of course castrated but I'm affraid about the outside things for her like ilnesses if she can catch any? Or fleas, ticks etc.? First of all I'm affraid of the cat so she wont "catch" anything and secondly you dont want to have fleas or ticks at your home that is for sure.
Overlord For sure taking them out you’re increasing the risk of them catching fleas and ticks. I think the major risk for cat illness is when they come into contact with other cats that are infected. We used to take Lena to our backyard, which was fenced, so that was pretty safe. I do think though that when she was going out her behavior changed and she wasn’t as calm as a cat. Like she would be in front of the door at 3 am shouting to get out or would be jumping and running like crazy around the house, like she was stressed inside and wanted to be out. I’m not going to say I recommend taking them out because of those reasons.
@@Izmael1310 Depends what you think is healthy. I personally would rather my cat had an exciting life where it is happy and can roam free, even with the risks of it not living as long. Although i am in the UK where this is the norm and there aren't any ticks or predators or rabies, so it is much safer
How to access the cat calculator
Wow, I love your videos so much! You have such a sweet personality and your videos are so helpful. I have a Russian blue cat ( 17 weeks now) and I can already say that he shares some traits with Lena even though as a male kitten he is rather active now and sometimes has those fits of crazy cat energy. He is very affectionate but he likes being around me but not always on top of me. I think it is very pleasant. I wish you all the best, keep doing those beautiful videos.
You’re very sweet, thank you! Sounds like you got yourself an amazing life companion 🥰
Thank you so much!❤️ I already feel a very deep bond with my kitten. Love him to bits.🥰
❤❤👍👍 Russian Blue's are the best. I love my Edward and MR Meow. Their are both Russian Blue. Their " smiles" are so cute. So true they do love their food.
Johnson Ave they have the most beautiful smiley faces, agree 😻😻
My russian blue is a kid and she loves her food and treats
Thank you for the video. I plan on having a Russian Blue as the cat of choice as I did my own research on the best breed for people with allergies. I personally don't have cat allergies but my brother and possible mum have them. Your video further cements that their disposition is perfect for mine. Hopefully I'll have my own cat videos and share with you!
I love Lena! My Russian Blue, Sasha, has all the characteristics you described. She also loves watching videos of Lena and Matilda, so she has great tastes as well 😻.
Ryan Thomas so glad you are enjoying your RB! 😻 How old is she now?
Lena & Matilda She is 6 months. She’s got plenty of kitten energy but she is pretty well behaved. I had to leave town for 4 days and got back today. She has not left my lap all day. She’s my BFF.
Ryan Thomas so glad to hear this! Also, the RB is the most beautiful kitten. Sasha must be gorgeous 😻
👍 I hope my Russian Blue is half as nice and cute as Lena when I pick her up on the 15th of February.
Best of luck with the new family member!
@@LenaMatildaCats Thank you
@@mikeygallag , where did you get your Russian Blue from? I'm trying to purchase one.
On the 6 th August 2018, I had to put to sleep my little Russian blue Elsa, at the age of 9. She had a cancer! It took me a year to get over it! I felt sooooo bad and depressed! On the 20th of August 2019, a new little Russian girl was born just for me! She arrived home on the 20th november 2019. I called her Priska! I am now living a new love story with her! I also have a female bengal cat called Ciryane. She loves kittens! Thanks to this race of cats that give you so much love! I miss Elsa, but Priska helps me to live a new love story. It is also the case for my bengal cat Ciryane! It is so difficult to get over such a loss! I am a man and I can just cry over and over for the loss of my Elsa! Now Priska is giving us (Ciryane and I) a reason to continue loving and hoping!
No one can understand ur feelings of loss, i had a Blue for 18 years, was my best friend. When I had to put her down I was devastated. I got her September1988 she died Feb 2006. When i got her she was almost a year-old .I moved into a new house then got her right after moving in, I moved out of the place 6 months after I lost her. She never knew any where else.
Thanks for sharing your story pal. I'm very sorry about your Elsa. I only became a 'pet owner' 2 months ago (May 2020).
I got 2 kittens. One of them is a Russian Blue (Milo) and the other one is a Bengal (Ash). Although it has only been two months since I got them, I know my heart would be crushed if anything happened to them. But Let me end this comment on a positive note. Getting Milo & Ash has been one of the most rewarding experiences ever. And it's nice to see that I share the same sentiment with so many others.
I totally relate to you! Just thinking of my Blue Russian "Spooky" losing his life brings me to tears, he's such a devoted and wonderful cat! Cheers!
Very good family cat, lovely russian blue, she is sweet. they don't travel well like you said. like #46
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She's beautiful.
They are the best. So devoted to people. I had one who lived to age 20. Mine was very princess-like. With two other house cats as companions she thought she was the best. But was not physically dominant.
Thanks for the video! I have a male Russian Blue named Bub, adopted from the ASPCA about 5 years ago, and he is around 6 years old. He looks very similar to Lena, but his size is a bit larger and he weighs almost 14lbs. He’s motivated by food and very motivated by play. Additionally, he’s a little more chatty than most but his voice is very high pitched and low volume and it always surprises people who meet him because it doesn’t seem to make sense with his size. In the past we had lived in another apartment with a roommate who had 2 other cats of different breads for about a year and Bub was the largest in stature as well as the most dominant. He had really only gotten along with one of the cats and when he played he was always more aggressive. We have since moved to our own single cat apartment around 3 years ago and I’ve recently been thinking about getting a possible companion for him. I’m perfectly okay with it just being the two of us, of course, but I’d love to know what your experience was at the beginning having a Burmese and a Russian Blue? Are they well suited companion cats? Are they better at his age in a single cat household? Thank you for your input!
Hey, so my cats are both fine, but I got them as kittens. I've had one or two people comment in my videos that the Burmese can be a bit domineering and it's better paired with a Burmese. I personally think my cats are quite happy together. I remember when we got Matilda (she came after Lena), she was trying so hard to make friends with Lena, she really wanted to bond and wouldn't give up. But again, Lena was still a few months old only and she's so mellow, she accepted Matilda in a matter of 1-2 weeks.
Lena & Matilda
I’ve heard that about Burmese as well, but your cats look like they get along great! Bub is a little bit more of a velcro cat and I’m definitely his person, but really he chose me! Part of the reason I adopted him is because he grabbed my shoulder as I was walking through the center looking at different cats. I had missed him at first because he was in the top row of cages and way above my eye level because I’m very short. He was such a handsome cat and when I asked to see him, they opened his cage and put him in my arms where he immediately started purring and snuggling, not letting me put him down. His personality is very much the same and is always wanting to be held and snuggled for long periods of time, which I believe is part of the reason why he’s more of a velcro cat. But, I worry this may also make him jealous if my attention was spent on anything else and this causes some of my hesitation in finding him a cat companion. If you have any references or community friends that may have had experience with introduction of a new cat to mid-aged Russian Blue I’d love to ask about their experience. Thanks so much for your insight and response!
Aly Cald I’ve pinned your comment. Sometimes people reply here 🤞
Lena & Matilda thank you!
I like the still shot that appears on this video before it is clicked on. It is always a treat to catch a glimpse of a cat wetting its nose with their tongue. As far as choosing a breed, any cat that trusts human's enough to sleep o their chest is a pretty good bet. I had a Platinum Burmese that would sleep on my chest for hours. Almost nose to nose. Some cats discover that the carbon dioxide we exhale helps them rest. A vet once suggested this possibility. Last night my cat was inpatient for me to get to bed so she could curl up near my feet for warmth. She is actually helping me keep my feet warm. We roll that way........
It's the right cat for everyone!
Beautiful cat I take it she's a house cat ?
Yes!
Sweetyyy🥰
Domenika Lončar 😻😻
Yes I would like a Russian Blue. She will get along nicely with my Burmese. Shall I give you my address for delivery? haha. I love Burmese because I am allergic to many breeds but not Burmese. Lena seems to be well adjusted due to your care and attention. Not just due to her genetic breeding. My Burmese reacts badly to change of environment. Her eyes water and she paces around and can't relax. It takes many hours of love and attention to calm them so they can feel at home.
I have a Russian Blue cat too. Yes, I have the same experience with my cat. Food motivated. Oh yeah! Russian Blues are Great cats. 😍
I got mine she is around 2 months at that time and now she is 3 months old and my first indoor cat. My family members doesn't like her that much because of her facial expressions that is always serious but she's my baby and her green eyes are showing up more
My Russian Blue is not mellow. He runs and jumps and climbs and wants to play ALLLL the time. I play with him only with toys so he doesn't learn to bite hands, but he is a kitten and has scratched and tried to bite me when playing. I hope he grows out of this. The little guy is just 4 months and I love him :)
stareye8 kittens are always a bit more wild lol but each cat has their own temperament, so it could be you got a particularly active one 😻 hope he grows a bit more chilled 😻
@@LenaMatildaCats me too! I'm really hoping he doesn't turn into one of those mean cats! I'm exhausted! Lol. I have an actors studio that is a live work space. He LOVES the actors that visit. I thought he would hide but when they come in he is all over them and naps on their laps. I didn't expect this at all. Very friendly. I also move equipment around a lot on the daily. He just explores the new set up and plays. He also likes to play fetch. Does your lovely cat enjoy retrieving too? 😀
stareye8 so a lot of people who comment on my videos say their RB is shy and doesn’t like strangers. I’ll tell you Lena LOVES strangers! Just like your cat, she’s all over them, rubs, wants to be pet and held. But no fetching for her... my Burmese is crazy about fetching, but Lena just looks at me and says: “if you want it go get it yourself “.
@@LenaMatildaCats lol! 🥰
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pretty cat
How much does Lena weigh? Can you show us how much food Lena gets per meal and how many times a day she gets fed? Also how many treats does Lena get per day? Thanks 😘🐈😻
Lena is pretty light, I think she’s around 4.3kg, which is less than Matilda. They eat around 2 small cans of fancy feast a day each (morning and evening) and we let them free feed on the dry, although that’s definitely not recommended, but they got used to that as kittens and don’t over eat it. Her weak spot is the treats! She would eat non stop... she gets a few of them 2 times a day 😋
@@LenaMatildaCats Thank you for the info.👍
I have severe allergies to cats but I have a Russian blue Siamese mix and I have no allergies at all.
The Russian blue is the best breed for me.
Aliaksandr Anikovich 😻😻
Yes very peaceful breed😊
Agreed ! I have 3 cats and the less agressive with human is the russian blue one . I dont know exactly if is about breed . I always think that is about education .
I think I should recommend my sister and brother-in-law to get a russian blue for my niece, she’s 4 and she’s gotten better with animals, I’ve just been concerned about her distressing the cats, the cats I own are very sweet and were afraid of her when she was 2 because she’s loud and excitable and the cats would sort of freeze when she got close to them or run away, they didn’t scratch or bite her, they just meowed.
It really depends on the individual cat, small children can be very scary for a cat and even a Russian might run away. I feel like Lena is an exception in that sense 😻
Comrade Kitty :)
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I have a cat that looks excactly like that, but she have yellow spots.
Thank you for your info. I am really surprised to see a female cat so sweet. Contrary to what I have read and experience. They say females are quite aloof.
Lucky you with Lena.❤️❤️❤️
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All RB’s are different. Mine is low maintainence but she’s very picky about being picked up. She hates it, will get stiff and will get down right away. I visited her litter at the breeder and her mom was incredible bitchy, wouldn’t let u touch her. Most of the kittens in the litter were super friendly including mine but one was very to herself. So within each litter, there are different personalities too. Mine’s not that food motivated either. She eats but stays lean and trim.
Kristin Berdis yes, great point, each cat is a unique personality!
My kitty doesn't like to be picked up for long. He greets me every morning (I don't sleep with him, my room is a cat free zone) waiting for me on-top of the back of a chair and meowing good morning. I pick Him up and give him some love and he does a halarious long back bend reaching his paws behind him like he was going to do a complete (bridge) and stays like that for a while as I walk around with him. When I bring him back to my chest he lets me cuddle for a few more seconds then wants down. Lol. I pick him up several times a day for a minute or so..I wish he would let me hold him more. But in the evening he lets me pet and cuddle him on the couch and then he will nap on my lap. I love that! 💕
I have a Russian blue tabby mix she is more Russian blue with tabby stripes
I love uu cat
Are they very vocal? Does she meow much or at all?
Not much it’s very rare for her to meow
How do you suppose one of these types of cats would do in a smaller living space? A smaller apartment with one room for example. And being alone during work hours? What would be some tip or trick to have for them to pass the day, too?
We live in a 1 br and cats are fine. I don’t think a Burmese would be a good ideia at all, but a mellow Russian Blue would probably be ok. Cats sleep most of the day anyways, they are crepuscular and most active in those hours when you’re home
@@LenaMatildaCats Thanks for the reply and your thoughts!
Do a video like this for your Burmese?
👍 I will try it this weekend! 👍🐈😻
Just remember that hypo = low, not non-
Thank you for your video. I'm in the process of wanting to adopt a male Russian blue. I've never had one. I've had many cats all my life. Currently I have one small dog and one black short haired domestic cat. My cat is both indoor and out. I would prefer her to be mostly indoor. Is the Russian blue cat good at being an indoor cat?
Lena is a great indoors cat. The thing is though, it's probably better you don't let the cat experience the outdoors, because if they do, they'll do everything to get out and it might become a nuisance. I used to walk Lena on a leash and she would meow at 3am because she wanted to go out. Then we had to move and I had to stop and her behavior improved a lot. So yes, great indoors cat, much more relaxed if indoors only in my personal opinion.
Are they big on scratching curtains? We have really huge curtains with embroidery and they where super expensive and my parents would be very angry i they ruined them
You can never be sure before you have the cat. There are many ways to dissuade them from scratching household items, like placing double tape and giving them plenty of scratch posts. Lena doesn't scratch furniture, but she did scratch our bed at some point.
Lena & Matilda tysm for the info:)
Can anyone with allergies who owns a Russian Blue let me know about your experience? Thanks.
Hello and welcome to the channel! Here is what I found on the aspca website: “Is it true that Russian Blues are hypoallergenic ? Yes and no. It is true that Russian Blue cats have lower levels of Fel d 1, the protein in cat saliva and skin secretions responsible for your itching and wheezing. However, even small amounts of Fel d 1 can cause allergic reactions. Russian Blues also produce dander, which irritates allergies.” So I’d say best way is to have some exposure to one and see how you react
@@LenaMatildaCats Thank you so much! I know about the decreased Fel d1 but I was wondering about actual first hand experience because there really isn't any truly hypoallergenic cat. You're lucky you don't have to worry about allergies :) . Great channel!
Eric Viola I have pinned your comment, hopefully someone with experience will see it and get back to you!
@@LenaMatildaCats Thank you so much!
I have a Russian blue and I’m still allergic. I continue to take my allergy medication as I did w my previous DSH’s.
I owe you an apology.
I referred to you as " Lena" when I watched your video about the Burmese.
Whoops!
Sorry.
I enjoyed this video too.
Thank you.
Hehe no worries, welcome to the channel!
really my russian blue cat almost killed me
What? How? Why?
@@LenaMatildaCats He used to jump on my chest ... while i was sleeping .... and bite my toes even nose too i really hated him and loved him ....i can him evil angel
There isn't such a thing as a hypoallergenic cat, all cats produce a protein in their saliva to which a lot of humans are allergic to. when cats groom themselves this protein get in their coats, as the saliva in their coat dries up, it becomes airborne thus producing the allergic reactions as people breathe. the reason why Siberian forest cats, and Russian Blues are more favored among people with allergies, is that they produce a lot less of the fore-mentioned protein in the saliva. so the allergic reaction is less severe.
No need to get rid of your cats if you are allergic tho, you can simply mitigate your allergic reaction by taking 10 milligrams of loratadine daily, a nasal spray, good constant vacuuming and a good filter on your air conditioner, also it is recomended to wash your hands after handling or playin with your cat that way you keep those allergens away from your eyes and nose. it may sound like a lot of work? sure! but isn't all that joy you get from your little Minino worth it?
Edigson Patino totally worth it!
Hypoallergenic cats are definitely a thing. I had to return a kitten I'd adopted after a week because of allergies (watering eyes, running nose and throat swelling). If not for my Russian Blue, I wouldn't be able to have a cat at all.
Also, the definition of hypoallergenic is: "designed to reduce or minimize the possibility of an allergic response, as by containing relatively few or no potentially irritating substances." That's exactly what cats like Russian Blues, Bengals, Siberians and the Balinese are for people who can't handle being around a regular/mixed breed cat.
We have a little Russian blue named Stormy and she has ruined all other cats for us they are nearly perfect
she looks royal here
but i like to cuddle my pets the whole time
russians dont like that very much?
She is very sweet and likes to cuddle, but not all the time, only when she feels like it
Mine is a female too and she loves to bit me all the time.
Oh interesting! Lena doesn’t bite at all. It must be a personality thing.