Russian Blue

Russian Blue

The medium sized, slightly elongated cat has a medium solid, muscular body with graceful stature and 
overall impression. The legs are long and slender, the paws are narrow and oval.
The tail is long and ends in a slightly rounded tip.

The head is of medium length, with a flat skull. The flat forehead and the straight nose form a convex
angle in profile at the level of the eye brows. Ideally the forehead forms one third and, the nose two
thirds of the profile. The whisker pads are very pronounced, the chin is firm.

The ears are large and slightly pointed. They are slightly tilted forward and set wide apart.
The inner side is sparsely furnished, causing the ears to appear thin and almost transparent.

Pure, even blue, with a distinct silver sheen (the tips of the hairs have a silver tipping). A medium blue 
colour is preferred.

• too deep set or protruding eyes
• any tendency to squint
• A close lying coat is a severe fault.