MUST-KNOW Russian Blue Cat PROS And CONS

[@hgbugalou]

My Russian blue is attached to me like no other cat has ever been. She's really helped me with the recent loss of my dog. He use to sleep with me every night and its been hard without him. My Russian blue cat has started sleeping next to me lately though and its really helped me.

[@PBthesquirrel]

They are extremely emotionally aware of their owners. My Russian Blue will comfort me if she hears me swearing at a piece of furniture that I stub my toe on lol she's like, "oh no, mama! Are you hurt? Let me aggressively nuzzle you until you are better!!" Sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad your new kitty is helping you through it 💜

[@knaviusgaming9686]

Same, honestly. As soon as I saw her at the cat cafe, she took a shine to me. She got her wish of wanting to come home with me. Now we are inseparable. Lol.

[@Rat_under_your_bed]

Same

[@meaganb5406]

it’s probably your dogs spirit in your cat

[@mirkhan859]

My Russian blue cat is the sweetest cat I've ever had. I've had many cats but this one licks my face for hours. She's very adoring. She's like an angel. I can't believe how much of a beautiful cat she is. She's the best thing ever happened to me. She's an angel

[@tunafish1750]

"hates to be picked up" this crunkly cat expects me to carry him like a princess everywhere 😭

[@darijajan7193]

Same 😊

[@collinsje5]

They are the ROYALS, you are the SLAVES - basic cat rule.

[@Maddddddddy]

Sameeee he has a blanket he loves and constant is either kneeding it or under it lol

[@ibrahimsaeed3577]

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[@VAArtemchuk]

"They are not lap cats" only makes the moments when they do come to you even more precious.

[@ceejayretired]

My girl used to sit on my lap a lot. Plus except on hottest nights she used to sleep with me . But she was energetic as well and very good at pole dancing

[@l1od]

Trust mine is 🥰🤣

[@PBthesquirrel]

Agreed! My 5 yr old Blue Russian, Bambi, will have a cuddle session with me maybe once a day (twice if I'm lucky), initiated by her of course. On the rare occasion that she hops up onto my roommates lap, my roommate will stay completely still and whisper something to me like, "she chose me!"

[@robertgran5535]

My Russian will sit in our laps on a daily basis. Very affectionate

[@PBthesquirrel]

@@robertgran5535 mine does too, but it's all on her terms hahaha but yeah, she does come to cuddle on my lap at least once a day. I think most cats are more ready for cuddles in comparison to most Russian Blues, imo

[@gemmaburnett1683]

I have a Russian blue called Ollie and he is the most neediest cat I have ever owned! He demands my attention all the time and demands to be cuddled 😍 He’s also extremely playful, he loves to stalk and pounce at me (he doesn’t have his claws out) He also hates me leaving the house. I work from home so I’m with him most days, but when I’m back he greets me and again, demands to be picked up and have cuddles. So what I’m trying to say is, all cats have their own personalities, take this video with a pinch of salt! I absolutely adore my Russian blue, he has the best little character x

[@naomibargmeyer6075]

Sounds just like my Tabitha. Needy to the "N"th degree. I think her need for stimulation may be misunderstood as needy, however... My bf says when I'm not around, she is super chill and just sits in the front window until I get back. Then all of a sudden, she's purring, chatting away at me, wants to go t bed and cuddle, wants my lap, wants her belly rubbed, the whole 9. She won't acknowledge anyone else, and gets offended if anyone else tries to touch her.

[@dr.faizarehman2154]

I have a russian blue and she is in love with my lap. She always wants to be there and never wants to be independent

[@Roarshack-X34]

He sounds great! I found a russian blue (although the vet says he's mixed-russian blue) in my alley who begs for food with his hands. It resembles a praying gesture. I named him Oliver-Blue and we call him Ollie. My dude can't wait for a chance to leave the house though haha! Everyone adores him.

[@kageakuma3009]

The Russian Blue my family had got introduced at a pretty old age to me, it was my stepfather's cat I had to be around 8 years old, but he was a really sweet boy there are pictures of me just laying my head on him while he purred. TBH, even though he died many years ago, I think more highly of that cat than my own stepfather.

[@PBthesquirrel]

Ngl I feel that way about my own father and his Weimaraner. That's okay:) Side note-- now that I think about it, the Weimaraner is like the dog version of the Russian Blue!

[@monteceitomoocher]

Got my blue from a cat shelter, wrapped herself round my neck and didn't let go, they know when the right person comes along, rest in peace smokey old girl.

[@collinsje5]

Mine did the very same thing - weird. CatPuppet died of cancer 11 years ago, but I made sure she didn't suffer.

[@roadrunner17lee66]

I ended up bringing him home from the shelter because ripped my shirt apart just getting distached from my arm long enough to wrestle him in the carrier. And then he yelled like crazy on the way home until finally had to stop the car and let him loose in the front seat with me. Good thing I wasn’t driving.

[@daddyt4202]

Russian blues are definitely shoulder cats. Mine did the same thing and rides on my shoulder to this day.

[@_WhoIsAyla_]

My boys name is Smokey! Risp to your girl! 🙏

[@monteceitomoocher]

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[@chanelh1972]

My Russian blue baby loves to be held. He doesn’t mind or complain and you can toss him or carry around like a baby even if you’re a total stranger. He’s a sweetie ❤️

[@tbelding]

Ours is like picking up a furry slinky. I swear you can roll him up into a ball.

[@Bootysmoothie]

We caught ours wild so it was super pissed but like 1 ounce so not too hard to hold in my shirt

[@BBALFONSECAPONE]

Same he doesn't mind any attention and he definitely will lay in my lap

[@chriscornell8810]

You toss babies?

[@charismatic9467]

My cat growing up was a russian blue. She was a family cat, but everyone knew she was my cat. She followed me everywhere, she slept on my bed every night and would always come when I called her. She was absolutely a lap cat. I miss her still sometimes. She loved attention and loved hunting outside, couldn't have asked for a better cat to grow up with.

[@Oshidorinohina]

I had a Russian Blue and wasn't aware, a breeder of Russian Blues at the vet inquired about mine and told me that they were very sure she was RB. But she was already special to me. I miss her a whole lot. She was my shadow, but never needed to be on me 24/7. she greeted me when i came home from school and always sat near me and slept on my bed.

[@bradford.goodwin]

I have two purebred Russian Blues. One is sleeping on my lap right now as I watch this video and am told "they are not lap cats." The other's favorite pastime is being held and carried around-since he was a kitten, he has been demanding to be picked up and immediately starts purring whenever he's held. In other words: take videos like this about cat breeds with a grain of salt! Cats all have distinct personalities that depend at least as much on their socialization and genetics as on their breed (and yes, breed is genetics, but not every family line is identical). These are amazing cats and incredibly affectionate. They can even be extroverted!

[@Z8Q8]

Many of these YT breed videos have incorrect info in them; plus they show other breed's photos like they don't think we'll notice!

[@doctorplagus7138]

Every Russian Blue I've had was an extreme athletes. My current one is almost pure muscle according to the vet. After talking to other owners, we agree that they are also little insect murder machines. My house is blessedly bug free and she LOVES preying on large cockroaches that sneak into the house. She also plays at my windows with the squirrel that lives in the city tree behind my house, (it runs up to the window to look for her) the local humming birds (who will fly vertically up and down at the window to see if she's around) and the little geckos who crawl up on my porch. It's cute and entertaining. I can't sing the praises of my blue enough.

[@ziloleepic3390]

i also own a russian blue and let me inform you that this little BEHEMOTH is almost 13 pounds of muscle, whenever we need to pick him up to move him hes like concrete, hes only like 9 or 10 months old and he already weighs what seems like twice that of our petite 19 month old torteshell kitty, that and hes DOUBLE THE SIZE of his OWN SISTER. shes a little silverspotted tabby. so im suprised the video didnt mention how russian blues are decently large breeds of cats

[@doctorplagus7138]

@Zilo le' Epic I read that the males can get large but WOW! I bet he is still a cutey!😄😄😄

[@ziloleepic3390]

@@doctorplagus7138 he is, everyone who has seen him always describe him as “very handsome”

[@DaisyCatToo]

@@ziloleepic3390 I noticed how big the one cat in the video is (standing on the sofa), so I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned.

[@annieoakley9207]

The first cat my husband and I got was a purebred Russian Blue. I think the most she ever weighed was 9 pounds and she was definitely an athlete. For many years she could jump from the floor to the top of a seven foot tall bookcase. Even though she only weighed 9 pounds, when she ran through the house it sounded like it was an elephant running. She never overate and was very muscular and active. She was so sweet and affectionate to us, although she did hide whenever we had visitors. Many times when I woke up in the morning she was curled up on my chest or on top of my head. And she was smart. She was very picky about her litter box. She would complain if it wasn’t clean enough. With her muscular physique, soft silver-tipped fur and striking green eyes she was so beautiful. She lived to be 17 years old. In her last year (1998) she developed kidney problems and we took her to the vet several times a week for cat “dialysis.” Eventually she experienced several small strokes and the vet suggested that it was her time. She died in my arms. I still miss her.

[@prizraks1534]

This is crazy to me! My friend/roomies RB is the most insanely sociable, aggressively cuddly, sweet and needy little guy. He's so vocal and gets so excited when anyone comes home. He loves jumping into my lap and always demands to be pet! He does hate being picked up though 🥺

[@virgo15668]

They most certainly are lap cats! We've had two wonderful, beautiful, loving Russian Blues. They absolutely don't hate being picked up & very often asked to be picked up! Our male was never anxious of strangers, but rather very protective, staying by us & watching them like a hawk! Any cat can resort to unwanted behavior, as can any dog. My husband made our cats a scratching post putting carpet on backwards, so the rough underneath was facing out. The LOVED IT & never scratched our furniture EVER! Criminey, give them something good to use! Our cats loved our dog & each eventually each other, tho we saved them at different times. Oh, glory! We had 2 children, small when we got them. I can't apologize for truth; our two Russian Blues proved wrong most of what you said. Oh, on our laps several times a day! If we were on our laptops or computer, would come & lay on our keyboards & try to knock or take our pens out of our hands, if we were writing. They loved us dearly & our dog, too.

[@JulieKroko]

There are no cons when it comes to Russian Blues! :) And mine is pretty needy and affectionate and not naughty at all.

[@aaronplatt8714]

Oscar, my Russian Blue, will be 18 next month. I’ve had him since he was 8 months old. This video is a very accurate description of the breed, especially the “food driven” part. They only get more picky with age!

[@madison77621]

My Russian blue is 3 now. He’s so picky 😂

[@BBALFONSECAPONE]

My rb is 1 and a half. He will literally eat garbage if it's available lol. we adopted him off the streets after him and his brothers were abandoned by breeders (they were all born polydactly) so maybe that's why he eats everything

[@lelaknox]

Oh my stars, yes!, with the pickiness! Mine isn't totally food-driven, but he has gotten so much pickier since he's adopted me. He used to eat anything, but now he only accepts one kind of cat food. If I try to introduce anything else, he rejects it, and brings me a dead rodent to express his displeasure.

[@collinsje5]

My RB would only eat Fancy Feast and only if FRESH from the can. If the gravy was gone from yesterday, forget it.

[@geritolpagan761]

I have a Russian Blue named Shadow. He does follow me around everywhere, lays on my lap/chest whenever he gets the chance is so social with me. And such a sweetheart!

[@ShibaMomma143]

My RB is a lap cat, a scarf, a shadow, a comedian, a pig (I say that lovingly), my best friend and the greatest happy accident in my life! I had such an ordeal trying to adopt a cat and had no intention of getting a kitten but when the adoptions kept going awry I was intent on bringing home a cat that day and arrived one hour early before my shelter opened after the week-end with my new carrier in tote and the cat I had my heart on was gone... I was heartbroken. But around the corner in the other room was this tiny grey kitten and all I wanted at that time was someone to love, and who looked completely unlike the others who didn't work out and they let me pick her up from the kennel and bond with her in a recliner and that was it, she was the one! She let me love her. She locked eyes with me the whole time and that meant everything to me. And now she IS my everything. Forget what this video says, there is no bad. Only love. ❤️

[@richardchurchill5181]

The Russian Blue I had was very, very calm, and got along well with the other cats in the house. (I had four others thanks to a daughter and my mother "awarding" me with a cat each without asking.) She was a lap-cat, too, though she always asked permission before getting on my lap. She was a rescue that was abandoned because she was pregnant. She really was a wonderful cat.

[@youngblackmale9818]

How'd it ask permission..?

[@richardchurchill5181]

@@youngblackmale9818 She would meow once, looking at me, then place her right front paw on the furniture she wanted to get onto, or on my lap.

[@geplayer5056]

My RB must be the exception, because she is absolutely a lap cat. She loves laying on me, and every night sleeps next to me, rests her head on my shoulder or chest.

[@therealjeffdimps2]

Mine is the opposite haha. She loves me and follows me everywhere but shows no affection other than wanting to play. She hates cuddling and has only purred like twice in her lifetime.

[@bradford.goodwin]

Mine too! Laps and cuddles for days

[@glenseay6360]

My Russian Blue is very much a lap cat. She loves being held. Shes also the weirdest cat I've had. She loves being patted HARD on her rear end. I mean like you would a big dog. She will also come in from the outside meowing very loudly carrying something in her mouth. Usually it is some small piece of garbage. Sometimes it might be a small stick or leaf. One time it was a small bag of candy that our next door neighbor kid had left sitting on their front step. We praise her for being a good kitty cleaning up the neighborhood.

[@dominik7283]

FYI patting a cat hard on her rear end gives them orgasms or something very close to it.

[@amberlinamiller9023]

I have two RB’s and they are both different yet the same. My husband and his father are extremely allergic to cats and they are 100% fine with them. This video is 1000% correct. My fluffs are Sansa Blu and Mila Rayne. Mila hates us (she just started allowing us to pet her, but she is obsessed with Sansa!

[@aquaabundance4077]

Such a relief, hearing that RBs work well with your husband'a and his dad's allergies

[@R6player73]

Mine is 11 years old and we had her since she was a kitten. it took some time she’s used to our forest cat and our Boston terrier and they all get along great. She definitely knows my routine to a tea and never fails to open my door at night only con I have with her is that she will make sure Ik when she wants treats or to play fetch by trying to lead me to the kitchen drawer where her stuff is😂

[@laurentv.6631]

Doesn't like to be picked up : check. Very delicate around food : check. Not a lap cat : initially yes, she was very wild, but as grew old she became more social and is sometimes very clingy... Last thing : one of the most playful cats I know, 17 and sometimes playing like a kitten...

[@ricknowak4582]

Maybe you don't know how to handle the cat properly. Just saying. I have ten feral cats that I see twice a day. Feed and hang out with them. All I can touch etc. !! Three out of the ten I could pick up. I grab them by the back of the head. Like there MOTHER would when newborn. Just "ACT" like you were t😊he 😅"😅mother😅"😊. "Think" like the mother

[@Helthurian]

This video mostly describes my little girl. Extremely intelligent. I had a Siamese prior and he was a bit more of a lap cat, but my girl is becoming more of one now that she's 7. She always cuddles throughout the night.

[@Laura-fw1jo]

Had a Russian Blue for over 18 years. Quiet , but intelligent. Very , VERY expressive in her vocalizations. Needed little care. Hated most people , but would sit on my old boyfriend's lap if he took a nap. She shed VERY badly , regardless of what people say as to whether it is a good breed to have if you are allergic - that was why I picked her. Plus , she was just so smart and beautiful, which is rare. My allergies have improved years later , but I miss her so much !

[@MinsterRogers]

they shed a lot/?? i thought they dont shed a lot? how are they vs abyssinian and siamese?

[@MR-pr8tp]

I've had two Russian Blues, a male and tiny female. Lost my male almost a year ago at 17 years old and not a day goes by that I don't miss his head bunts, his demanding 10:00 bedtime and to sleep in my arms. He was such an affectionate cat. My female is also demanding but has a total different, prima donna attitude and yet very intelligent and clean. Just love this breed. As a senior not sure how I will be without their companionship. This breed has astonished me with their intelligence and loyalty.

[@naomibargmeyer6075]

Mine is only a year and a half. She is my shadow, has to be in physical contact at all times, loves being held, sleeps mooshed against me, demands to be picked up, loves belly rubs, not independent at all. I dont know her history before six months old, though... she was dumped near my house and found her way to us. My other kitty is an 18 year old Maine Coon mix. The blue, Tabitha, is SCARY smart! She learns from Allison, the Maine. Allison is my nanny cat. Tabitha is definitely not an alpha. She is curious but refuses to go outside, which is fine because they're both indoor only. If she goes out, it's on a leash, in a carrier or I carry her, but she's terrified of being outdoors and can't wait to get back in. Commands? Omg yes. She understands verbal and non-verbal cues and commands, knows her name, and so much more. But she does not like other people besides me or my son (25). She ignores other people, doesn't tolerate anyone else handling her the way I handle her, not even petting. Will flop on her back with me, but no one else. I can literally hold her upside down, spout over kettle, and she's perfectly content. She has a few hilarious quirks - if she thinks she's being ignored, she'll launch at me and attach herself to my back or hip; she does the prairie dog stance; she stands up on her back legs and stretches tall as she can get so I'll pick her up. Honestly, she has all the best qualities of every cat I've ever had. I had no intention of getting another cat. She had other plans.

[@naomibargmeyer6075]

At first, I thought her behavior was just because I'm an empath and have a "way" with all animals - wild or domesticated, bugs, plants, kids, elderly and with people who have developmental challenges. I've been rescuing animals and such as long as memory serves (I remember bringing home a snapping turtle to my dad when I was little because I thought it was lost). I've been a caregiver professionally for adults and children with special needs, and been a birth doula, childbirth educator, worked in the medical field, and even got my daughter unconventionally when she was a teenager... thats another story. Tabitha decided immediately I was her person.

[@TheHemiphil81]

My wife and I just recently lost our russian blue,fiddy..he was 16 years old and the most loving and beautiful cat I have ever owned. It was devastating for us when we lost him..I have lost my tv watching partner and my bed partner because he slept against my legs..lol..but man was he smart and he loved his chicken..

[@bufnyfan1]

My Russian Blue ("Natasha") would follow me everywhere. If I took a bath she would sit on the sink and watch me. If I put my head underwater and made a "bubbling" sound she would meow hysterically thinking I was drowning. If there was a thunderstorm outside I could expect her to jump on my bed and get under the blanket and grab my leg for security. I once came back from a short trip and when I put my suitcase down she peed on it-my vet says that she associated the suitcase with my leaving and took her anger out on it.

[@collinsje5]

My RB peed on a designer suit I was packing for a business trip. SHE DID IT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME! She was def ticked I was leaving again. I tried to explain that I had to make money to buy cat food, but that was a no-go. Huffy little beast...

[@KaptifLaDistillerie]

I have a 4 months old Russian blue and he loves to be picked up and sleep on my lap, not at all in line with the con lol. Also he never gets scared and he's very sociable, I took him to my parents house and he made friend with the dogs almost instantly

[@faithhanisco618]

The Russian Blue is a Gorgeous Kitty. I went to a shelter and there was one laying there and when I walked by and put out my hand...he held my hand with both of his paws. I was hooked!!!

[@debbiegates2204]

My Russian blue was a rescue, took him over a year to feel safe, destroyed alot of things in the house, but, 3 years later this little guy is a love bug, he's definitely a lap cat, he snuggles up against me at bedtime, most affectionate cat I've ever had...

[@ThePlaySpace-CurtainCall]

I'd say most of this is accurate in regards to the one I used to have. Though he did like to sit in my lap a lot...when he wanted to, which was frequent, but not on a needy level. Ollie also didn't mind our first cat, though she hated him at first. He was a quarter her size and not at all afraid of her. We thought she might kill him (she hated ALL other cats). But he calmly greeted her. And when she bowed up, hissed, howled and took a swing...his tiny ass punched her in the face. She hid under the bed for two weeks. They eventually became friends. Ollie was aggressive when he played (he thought hands were toys) and he'd kill squirrels as big as he was. He was a little con man and a rock star and thought he was invincible. It eventually got him killed at three years of age when he thought he could out run a car.

[@JoanTarpley-hx9sh]

My Blue is attached to me. I have never had a kitty as affectionate as my Ozzy. His fur is like velvet and he makes me laugh all the time.

[@yednggivh4292]

My Russian blue understands Russian I thought he was deaf when I started speaking Russian and he looked at me and came over he nose English now but sometimes i sing rack my baby to him when he's in my arms

[@utahraptor4729874]

Отлично

[@yednggivh4292]

Fine? if i spelled it right

[@LiAmTheAsIaN1994]

Damn you caught yourself a Russian spy

[@ashlieghbracken1594]

Lier

[@user-levi4442]

@@LiAmTheAsIaN1994 yea lol

[@geasty8862]

My Russian blue mix is super expressive in his eyes and face! it makes easy to understand kinda where his mind is at. Also I’ve heard the breed “gloms” onto one person and I got mine as a kitten during the pandemic so he was only around me when he was developing. This resulted in him only really wanting to be with and be friendly and cuddly only with me, should have named him drake, he only loves his bed and his momma he’s sorry!

[@dogman985]

My Russian Blue is usually always super ok with being picked up, but I've somewhat gotten him used it since I pick him up and set him places he might want to go, or show him interesting things while carrying him. He is also really good with petting/touch anywhere on him, the only place he's iffy about is his back nails when I'm trimming them (though he still lets me). The only thing he really doesn't like is small or loud "strangers", tin foil, and being held for too long while I clean stuff off of him (even then he has never EVER once hissed or scratched me or anyone on purpose, he only meows to let me know he's uncomfortable). Gotta say...we got super lucky with such a chill little guy, and he's so cute to boot.

[@pineapple8934]

I love how they look so sophisticated

[@jamesmaguire9518]

Mine is the most affectionate cat I have ever had. Also, gets along great with my other cats. He’s my alarm clock too. Definitely wakes food driven. Wakes me up at 7:00 every morning by gently tapping me on the face so I can feed him.

[@peterd6732]

Mine does the same. I’m up at 4:40am to get ready for work and he gets fed. On my days off, he’s there to get his day going. Pain in the ass but wouldn’t trade that loyalty for anything.

[@jasminesherwood7013]

Had a blue as a small kid I used to carry him around like a baby. He was super patient with 6 year old me

[@moonbuim4787]

I ignore My russian blue kitten, he put his paws under My nose to check if i was Breathing... I assume, lol that made me laugh and i had to hug and give him his munchies.. Adorable cat, My new best friend after My dog passed away 2021.

[@inspir8]

Guess my cat is a rare exception. She’s a russian blue and she’s super energetic and loves to sit on my lap

[@marleyf8230]

I have two Russian blues and they love the hell out of each other and snuggle all day. They also love sitting on my lap. They’ll sit on your lap and knead your tummy while purring their heads off

[@dominiquedoeslife]

My Russian Blue mix needs to be with me 24/7-carried-like a little princess!

[@CustodianVirgil]

My family and I adopted our Russian Blue when I was 18. He is the sweetest cat I've ever met.

[@debrakleid5752]

I have 1 black cat and 3 Russian Blues. All were rescues. My Russian Blues are triplet sisters and we actually found homes for all 3 because we already had 8 or 9 cats but the three of them were always together and so I chose not to adopt them out because I wanted them to stay together. Ash is my fat Russian Blue but she is very very smart. Her treats were in a container where the top popped off and she figured out how to do it so I switched to a top that screws on. She can’t do that one yet. Phoenix looks like a model and will stand with one paw in front of the other. Smokey has learned to be impatient like Ash.

[@beatrixwaldron5324]

0:36 my Russian blue named Barry is the neediest cat I have ever met. He is constantly needing pets. I love this about him but he will literally meow at my door and ram it when he can’t get in.

[@beatrixwaldron5324]

3:06 more about my cat because I love talking about him. I find this to be true about him. He actually had anxiety for a while when a new rambunctious kitten was brought into the home. He had to go on meds.

[@juyawon]

I have a Russian blue called Mell and he’s almost six months old! This cat was perfect since we wanted an independent cat but also a nice one. And well, mell is the sweetest. He loves to play with us and run around the house, and he loves to go sit on my legs when I’m laying on my bed watching videos or making some. He also loves to explore and is very curious. And he doesn’t hate getting picked up, weirdly, he usually likes it and likes to play with our hair. But also, he is not a cat with any stuff that cause allergies. I know because one time a very allergic person showed up and didnt have any symptoms. Our cat is also very kind to strangers and newcomers, and curious about them. But he also hates changes. He honestly is a very wonderful cat. I love him so much. And weirdly he’s so respectful and not the ‘bossy’ cat we all picture.

[@RodneyMiller-g4e]

Our Russian Blue LOVES to curl up in our lap. Great cat!

[@alexsummers691]

The word thing is very true because only in 1-2 weeks of having him I learned to say "claws in" whenever he played too hard and it always works.

[@lulumagouo7171]

While this is all pretty much true on the topics you discussed, it’s not really the breed that dictates whether ‘’Russian blue’s aren’t lap cats’’ or, ‘’Russian Blue’s don’t like being held’’, that’s the personality of the cat. For example, i have a russian blue, and if you start as a kitten holding it a lot, when it’s older, it won’t be bothered by it.

[@bradford.goodwin]

Thank you so much for writing this! People need to hear it.

[@rachelcaudillo1554]

Best cat I have ever owned. My cat now is a Russian blue he is so smart he’s never bitten or scratched my kids even if they get rough. If I get upset he comes to comfort me he is so good at reading energy. He’s the best cat in the world. I wish she would be a little more welcoming with other cats so I can have more. This is the first time I’ve only had one cat. But I do what makes him happy. He is very protective over me and my kids. He’s funny when my husband gets home late at night he just talks to him walks over and looks up at him for attention and telling him about his day it’s so cute.

[@nukewyatt8114]

I thought it was kind of strange when you said Russian blue cats aren’t lap cats, but it’s hard to get my Russian blue cat off my lap

[@oinkypiggy7754]

I know exactly what you mean, I watched this with her curled up in the crook of my arm, leaning against me!

[@themzbonez14]

My Russian Blue is the sweetest angel baby ever and has NEVER done anything bad. He’s a huge cuttle bug and loves to play with my two German Shepherds

[@rohipsalm2370]

As for me I didn't see one Con for these Beauties!

[@johnsloan6767]

My RB was the most affectionate cat I've ever had. He wanted to be in someone's lap at all times. Best kitty ever.

[@ryanangel5966]

Best cat in the world

[@KrisKASK]

I have a Russian white and they act very similar to their parentage of the Russian blue. She’s the most darling kitten I’ve ever had the pleasure of taking care of.

[@jaimeenotjamie]

My Theo was a Russian Blue. I miss him everyday ❤

[@farhananaz5019]

My russian blue is so sweet but it scratched me a week before so i still love it

[@DjungelskogFanClub]

As someone who owns a Russian Blue, I can confirm that 0:33 is 100% true. If I close a door, my cat will sit and the door, lightly tapping. If i open a different door, he dashes over and investigates the room! I love him so much.

[@lielie1169]

Russian blues are really so precious. Yesterday I saw a terrible nightmare and my cat immediately came to me, laid in my lap and made me feel better ❤ although yes they attack 😢😂

[@Hisintrovertedwifey]

I have a 5 month old Russian Blue I adopted from a shelter I had no idea how special she was until now. Best cats for kids over 5 and Single ladies. They are companions but do not act like children more like a mature college friend 😂 they have playful moments but very mature and wise kitties. I love mine and I should have rescued my kittens sister too 😢

[@peggydawson6716]

Bella Lugosi is my RB. When she is in a devious mood her pupils glow red also when she is pissed at me. Bella will be 1 year old in August and constantly amazes me how super intelligent she is. She has a huge vocabulary and is very sassy in her responses. She shows her fangs at strangers but doesn’t hide just glares. She rules the house including to large dogs and an elderly tortoise. Her zoomies are a hoot to watch. She is the perfect fit in my furry baby home.

[@owlbeth]

I just adopted a kitty who is clearly at least part Russian Blue and he is not just a lap cat, he is a chest & shoulders and bear hugs cat. Most snugglebug cat I have had in over 20 years of kitty companions. But food-driven, oh yes, as soon as the treat bag crinkles, he is up on his hind legs trying to get his nose in there.

[@sek3234]

My cat is very protective of his "kids" bc when he is around them he won't let me touch them he raised all of our cats he is like their mother (also all are cats are rescue)

[@Brolly5]

I had a russian blue/Siamese mix. She had the Russian blue body and a lighter Siamese coat. She had beautiful blue eyes and loved to follow and watch me through the day. R.I.P Phia. You were my best friend in my lost lonely times.

[@MissLizzy882]

My Russian Blue must be the exception to the rule then, because she was both needy and a total lap cat! I miss her so much! She made it to 18 and was the absolute love of my life ❤️

[@archfiendonyx6130]

Watching this with my russian blue in my lap, he refuses to leave. But he keeps us up all night like a kid and i dont know what to do about him 😅

[@lisaangstead4628]

My russian blue is part tabby, so he is very good with the kids. He is the most mellow animal I have ever met. The kids carry him around like a sack of potatoes. He eats everything he can find, and is so high energy he has to sleep locked up at night so he doesn't keep us up all night being obnoxious. He is in his second year, so we hope he calms down soon. He also does great with other pets. He loves to play and chase the dogs' leashes. He also is very cuddly, and will cuddle if give the chance.

[@madison77621]

My Russian blue is a lap cat, he doesn’t mind being held and he greets everyone who enters my house. He’s a curious cat 💙 I do have to give him anxiety meds for vet appointments.

[@phyllisbrostrom7348]

I have a Russian Blue and he's a beautiful boy and very loving. He can be snippy with my other cats but in general gets along well with them.😻😻

[@CaramelSunflowers]

They are dog cats and love to be picked up, cuddled, sit on your lap, bed etc and follow you around just like a dog. The best cat I ever owned.

[@-insert-]

This 1000x! We recently lost our Blue of 12yrs whom we name Schrodinger. However his daily name, which we exclusively called him for his past 10yrs was Cog for cat-dog because he showed many dog qualities. He was amazing and we miss him terribly.

[@roadrunner17lee66]

I have a mixed Russian blue male and trust me he is a pain in the back side. Still a kitten at 8 mon. And he was bored and totally ruined my pantry in the middle of the nite. He has a mind of his own. I can’t change the furniture around without giving him prior notice. I recently got a bed that he can’t hide under and it did not go well. But they are wonderful companion.

[@collinsje5]

They do slow down after they mature.

[@FLRSKLVR]

Mine loves to be picked up. In fact he demands it when we wake up or when we come home from work.

[@FactsaboutCatsVideos]

❤️

[@bradford.goodwin]

So does one of mine!!! so funny

[@brendabrock7702]

Mine a lap cat. She's a chatty Katy. Bubbles is the most loyal cat I ever had, even more than a Siamese cat. Bubbles are very high maintenance. Don't ever be late with dinner or there be meows for an hour and I think she is cussing me out in cat language.

[@forthewubwubs]

We got ours about 2 years ago from the shelter. He was 3 weeks old when we got him. He loves to be picked up and he cuddles with our two pit bulls. He loves when people come over since he is super social. We also just leave out food for him and he eats when he needs to on his own(he is not overweight).

[@annaeriksson2994]

My Russian Blue, named Gizmo is so kind and he loves kisses on his paws and nose. He is a very loved cat. Im allergic but Whit this cat I am ok. He also chatt very much, and love to play. My cat is now 6 months old.

[@jujubeemarina2408]

I had a Russian blue, I rescued him. My vet didn’t want me to get him fixed. I didn’t know until the vet told me he was a Russian blue. Named him Blue. He was with me for about 17 years, kidney failure got him. That was just about 15 years ago, I miss him every day.

[@tinatito6273]

My Russian Blue loves to lay on me at times. She knows she is a princess

[@EnricoColonnaOfficial]

Not a lot of this is true, I got a 4 months old Russian blue a week ago and they cannot live without you, right now I’m not sleeping with him because I’m sick and we close him in a room (yes he has everything he needs) but when I do sleep with him he wakes me up at 8-9 am.. during the day sometimes he likes to get picked up. He likes to climb curtains to get my attention but we got him a cat tree and he seems to sleep all day and not doing it as often as he used to. But either way he is very nice and he likes to sleep next to me, he doesn’t bite or scratch me on purpose as he is young and he loves his owner.

[@richurnaitis660]

Every cat is their own individual but I find this relatable to my own experience

[@thekinggaming2537]

My Russian blue loves to be picked up but also really needy

[@thekinggaming2537]

But is a devil

[@bethpower2552]

My Russian Blue thought he was my co-equal in running the household, having family around, etc. He was a lap cat, a shoulder cat, and a big mooch. He would could stretch like no other cat & tap me on the cheek to remind me I needed to share my meal. He was tolerant of the other cats in the house but he was BOSS. Russian Blues love to climb and find high up tucked away hidey-holes. I had him for 17 years and would get another one in a heartbeat.

[@MFTgal]

My part Russian blue, half grey tabby looks purbred Russian. Very friendly, when in the mood lap cat, no shedding, stays in what ever room I am in, watcher. Soft talking voice, never loud. Bring nakes, frogs, voles, mice in the house thru her pet door to play with them. Stares, points stink bugs.

[@elenafoleyfoley168]

WOW 😮 They are the perfect cat 🐈 for someone who is allergic, I would love one or two 🤗 They are gorgeous, great information 💯 and video THANKYOU 💛

[@karenstauffer1524]

Mine was a rescue, returned by his first adopter because the resident cat didn't like him. He's pretty much exactly as described here. Much less shedding and allergens, not a lap sitter, but perches on me when I lie down. Easily startled, but recovers quickly. Hates being picked up, very quiet - except at breakfast and treat time when he won't shut up! Seems fine being an only cat. Loves belly rubs! Will touch noses with me if I get down to his level. And will ABSOLUTELY NOT GO OUTSIDE. Guess he had enough of that before.

[@Funwithfelines-l3k]

I have a Russian blue and after I first met if I’m able to get it on the couch with me, it will relax on my lap

[@Katie_and_jamal]

All of the cons were the complete opposite for my cat except the food one 😂😂😂😂😂. No but I have known my Russian blue berry to be VERY clingy and cuddly, probably the best cat ever.😄

[@drpigglesnuudelworte5209]

Mine too she’s curled up on my lap rn and sleeping

[@Super_gamer_man1234]

I have a Russian blue. He is so cute that I want to pet him so long to the end of time

[@christophero3869]

I have two Russian blues, a brother and sister. The part about them knowing how to open doors rings very true lol

[@chaos3545]

My Russian blue opened one of my kitchen drawers and stole a plastic container lid. I found him sleeping on it, guarding it a bit later 😂

[@lancraft]

There’s no “bad”. It’s win-win with blues 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Dankwheelie]

I love my cat, been the best thing that’s happened to me when I got him a little over year ago. Thank you for this video to better understand why he hates the vacuum so much 😂

[@christineribone9351]

My RB is my best friend. He Meet's and greets me every day. Loves to follow me around and he relish's belly rubs, and he IS a baby lap cat. Gorgeous. Gorgeous, gorgeous. He does get separation anxiety and hates being picked up. He's my alarm clock, he never scratches, and he loves planting his face in my female cats butt!

[@deborahsnyder-rp7xq]

Mine is very lovable and happy we love each other everytime she meows really love I can barely hear her

[@imlikeaproatthis]

my russian blue is now 2 years old, she adores to be picked up and although she never snuggles she follows me every time i go to the bathroom or go upstairs to my room, shes beautiful and is HUGE but thats because shes a big cat, she loves my other cats but they don't love her very much. i love looking at her shiny coat

[@bonnieforman9700]

Your facts are pretty accurate. I did take 2 hour long walks a day with my Russian Blue. He loved his outings. They do hate new people and noise.

[@Ralphbo-u6l]

We got our Russian blue 12 years ago when a customer pull their truck in my mechanic shop and I heard a little meow from inside the fender. The kitten had travel about 5 miles on the freeway at 70 mph. The mechanic finally got the kitten out and asked what to do with it. We was very busy so I said just put it the restroom for now and shut the door, then I will take her home later. When in the bathroom a couple hours later and couldn’t find the kitten. Found a small hole under the sink the kitten crawled in and couldn’t get back out. Had to destroy most of the sheet rock getting the cat out. We have rescued many cats. She been one of the best. My 97 year old father moved in a couple years ago. He never had much use for cats but she been his constant companion and spends many hours in his lap or sitting at his feet.

[@davedahl4461]

My Russian blue s going to be 22 this September. She adores my dad and will sit on his lap and cuddle him. She also will sleep right next to him and is very protective of him.