Buyer question
How long does a Russian Blue live?
Our Animal Library gives the Russian Blue a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Russian Blue page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Russian Blue in the Animal Library
The detail
A slim, silver-blue shorthair traditionally traced to Arkhangelsk in northern Russia. Quiet, gentle and devoted to its own people, it is often shy with strangers and thrives on a calm, predictable routine.
- Origin
- Northern Russia
- Best fit
- Calm homes, set routines
- Temperament
- Quiet, gentle, reserved
What to weigh
A Russian Blue can be slow to trust new people and unsettled by change, noise or chaotic households. It loves food and gains weight easily if meals are not measured.