8 Things You Didn’t Know About Russian Blue Cats

They're Not Technically Blue: No cat is truly blue, although the Russian blue does come close.

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The Breed Has Captivating Eyes: Their lustrous, emerald-green eyes contrast well with their blue fur. 

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They Smile: Russian blues have a subtle little smile that some people compare to the Mona Lisa's smile.

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Russian Blues Tend To Be One-Person Cats: they usually single out one person to become their special friend and shower that lucky person with endless devotion.

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The Breed Is Pretty Athletic: The Russian blue's body is muscular and toned, which makes them great athletes.

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Healthy Breed: These cats are healthy and have no breed-specific genetic disorders.

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Russian Blues Can Have "Ghost Stripes": Some Russian blue kittens have "ghost stripes," barely apparent tabby markings on their coats. 

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They're A Symbol of Good Luck: Cats, particularly black cats, are often associated with bad luck, but not the Russian blue. 

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