Weight: 7-15 lbs
Lifespan: 15-20 Years
Average Price: $500-$3,000*
Before anyone gets their hopes up thinking that they’re about to see a blue cat, bring those hopes back down. The Russian Blue cat is not, in fact, blue. It’s gray. This breed’s fur only appears to be blue when the sun catches it just right.
Russian Blue Cat © benevolente/AdobeStock
A hypoallergenic breed, Russian Blues are very active cats and love to have lots of space to wander around and explore. Russian Blues are generally quiet and do their own thing but also thoroughly enjoy the affection of their people. Unlike many domestic cats, Blues don’t mind visits from strangers, and they welcome any back scratch they can get.