Cat breed guide
Russian Blue
The GCCF describes a low-maintenance cat with a dense, soft double coat, moderately active and playful, and a good match for families with children. It gives a lifespan of 12 to 15 years. CFA says the coat is short, dense, fine and plush, with combing two or three times a month helping to manage shedding.
Also searched as Russian.
Russian Blue at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 4 to 5.5 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 3.5 to 4.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 12 to 15 years
- Coat
- short, dense, fine and plush double coat with silver-tipped guard hairs
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Good with children
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it suits a family best
Comparisons
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Cat age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- GCCF, Russian, https://www.gccfcats.org/getting-a-cat/choosing/cat-breeds/russian/, read 5 Oct 2026
- CFA, Russian Blue, https://cfa.org/breed/russian-blue/, read 5 Oct 2026
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.