Russian White, Black, and Tabby
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Origin
Russia
Height
8"- 10"
Adult Weight
8-12 pounds
Life Span
10-15 years
TEMPERAMENT
Affectionate, playful, inquisitive, family-oriented
OTHER NAMES
Russian shorthair
Group
Small to medium-sized short-haired
Price
$400 - $2,000
Personality and Temperament
Care
- NUTRITION
- GROOMING
- EXERCISE
- HEALTH
Characteristics
History
The Breed Standard
Body
Russian White, Black, and Tabby cats are of medium size, with fine bones and an athletic, finely muscled appearance.
Head
The head should be a medium wedge shape. The muzzle should be blunt, continuing the head’s wedge-shaped profile. No nose break should be visible, and whisker pads should not be overly prominent.
Eyes
The eyes should be rounded and set wide apart. Brilliant green eye colors are present in all Russian shorthair cat colors including white; kittens may have yellow eyes that transition to green by adulthood.
Ears
Russian White, black, and tabby cats have comparatively large ears with wide bases, pointed tips, and little to no furnishing.
Legs & Paws
The legs should be long and fine-boned, and the paws should be small with a slightly rounded profile.
Tail
Russian white, black, and blue cats should have long well-proportioned tails that taper from base to tip.
Coat
Russian White, Black, and Tabby cats have double coats with a dense, fine texture and a superbly soft feel.
Color
Solid white, solid black, and tabby colors are allowed by various breed registries. Russian white kittens may be born with a colored “cap” of darker hair on their heads, which disappears by full adulthood.