03 Russian Blue Breed: Personality and Temperament
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This article is from the Russian Blue Breed FAQ, by Eric Johnson JohnsonE@jupiter.dsu.edu with numerous contributions by others.
03 Russian Blue Breed: Personality and Temperament
Russian Blue cats are intelligent, quiet, and sensitive. They are
clean and shed very little. They love to play with small toys around
the house, and they enjoy jumping and climbing, but -- unlike some
other playful breeds -- Russians are rarely destructive. Because they
are intelligent, they can train their people to perform simple tasks
such as throwing toys so that the Russians can retrieve them. They are
agile, light-footed cats that may seem to fly around the house with
the grace of a dancer.
Russian Blues easily bond with their people and are loyal to those who
love them -- frequently following them from room to room to be near
them. Russians show their affection in a variety of ways. Some enjoy
leaping onto the shoulder of their person and riding there. Other
Russians are eager to butt heads with their person. These sensitive
cats seem genuinely hurt when they come to their people to show
affection and are put aside.
Because the basic temperament of Russian Blues ranges from slightly
reserved to quietly shy, they may be cautious or nervous around
strangers. Russians prefer to take their time to investigate new
people. In addition, although they are basically gentle cats,
neglected or stressed Russians may become fearful and temperamental.
It pays off to put time into developing an affectionate relationship
with a Russian Blue. People who have known other breeds often remark
on the special close and deep bonding that they feel with their
Russians.
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