Russian Blue Cat vs Gray Cat: What’s the Diff?
You know, there’s lots of cats out there. Some are black, some are white, some are orange. But then you got them gray ones. And some of them gray ones, they say they’re special, they call ’em “Russian Blues”. Now, I ain’t no fancy cat expert, but I seen a few cats in my day, and I can tell ya, there’s a difference.
First off, them Russian Blues, they got this fur, it’s like…well, it ain’t just plain gray. It’s got this blueish shine to it, almost silvery sometimes. Real pretty, like a cloudy sky. And it’s thick, real thick. You pet one, and it feels like velvet, not like them other gray cats, their fur can be kinda rough and patchy.
- Fur: Russian Blue got that special blue-gray fur, real soft and thick. Other gray cats, well, their fur is just…gray.
- Eyes: Now, the eyes, that’s where you can really tell. Russian Blues, they almost always got them green eyes, bright and shiny like emeralds. Other gray cats, they could have any color eyes – yellow, orange, even blue. But that green, that’s the Russian Blue’s mark.
And their face, it’s different too. Them Russian Blues, they got this kinda pointy face, like a wedge. Not round like a lot of other cats. Makes ’em look kinda fancy, I guess. You look at them other gray cats, and their faces are rounder, like a big apple.
Some folks say you can tell by the paws too. Russian Blue’s got these dark pads, kinda purplish, they say. I ain’t never looked that close at a cat’s paws, but that’s what they say. The other gray cats, their paw pads are just, you know, gray or pink or something.
Now, I heard some folks call all gray cats “blue”, especially them cat show people. They got their own fancy words for things. But don’t you be fooled. A regular gray cat ain’t the same as a Russian Blue. It’s like a field daisy and a rose, both flowers, but one’s just a bit more…special.
Temperament: They’re Different Too
And it ain’t just about looks, you know. Them Russian Blues, they got a certain way about ’em. They’re kinda shy at first, not jumpin’ all over you like some cats. But once they get to know ya, they’re real loyal. Sticks to you like glue, they say. Other gray cats, well, they can be friendly, sure, but they ain’t always so attached to one person.
I know a lady down the road, she’s got one of them Russian Blues. That cat follows her everywhere, like a little shadow. Sleeps on her bed, sits by her feet when she’s eatin’. Real devoted, that cat is.
So, How Do You Know for Sure?
So, if you’re lookin’ at a gray cat and you’re wonderin’ if it’s a Russian Blue, here’s what you gotta look for: that special blue-gray fur, real soft and thick. Them green eyes, bright and shiny. That pointy face, not round. And maybe take a peek at them paws, see if they got that purplish color. And if the cat sticks to you like glue, well, that’s another clue.
But honestly, unless you’re plannin’ on showin’ cats or somethin’, it don’t really matter if it’s a Russian Blue or just a plain gray cat. A cat’s a cat, I always say. They all purr, they all catch mice, and they all make a good companion, if you treat ’em right.
Long-Haired Gray Cats
Now, there’s also these long-haired gray cats, like the Nebelung they call ‘em. They look a lot like a Russian Blue but with long fur. Kinda fluffy and majestic lookin’. They’re pretty, but they ain’t the same as a Russian Blue, even though they got that same blue-gray color sometimes.
In the End…
So, there you have it. Russian Blues, they’re special, alright. But them other gray cats, they’re special too, in their own way. It all just depends on what you’re lookin’ for in a cat. Me? I like ’em all. As long as they’re friendly and don’t scratch the furniture too much, that’s good enough for me.
Breeding and Showing
And like I said, them breeders and show folks, they got their own way of lookin’ at things. They talk about “diluted” colors and “genetics” and all that. But for most folks, it’s just about havin’ a nice cat to keep ya company. And a gray cat, whether it’s a Russian Blue or not, can do that just fine.
