Top 6 things to know about Russian cats and 9 little-known Russian cat breeds

Currently in Vietnam, the Russian cat breed is very popular in Vietnam. Because it has sharp features and beautiful appearance. If you are planning to adopt a Russian cat, do not ignore this article.

Russian cat origin

The Russian cat breed is true to its name. However, there is still a lot of controversy surrounding this issue because some people think that this cat breed was discovered in the North of Russia, but some people think that they are formed through genetic mutation.

The origin of the Russian cat is still controversial

Characteristics of identifying Russian cats

About appearance

With a lifestyle of running and jumping a lot, their body is slim, toned, flexible in movement, and their body is also easily adapted to a slightly pointed head and long legs.

Flexible body, pointed head and long legs

Personality

Russian cats are gentle, gentle and somewhat shy. Maybe for the first time, they will be afraid of you, but with acquaintances, cats will be friendly and happy.

Friendly and fun

How to raise and care for Russian cats

The lifespan of Russian cats is quite high, with good care they can live from 10 to 15 years.

Clean hygiene

Russian cats have quite thick and smooth coats, so they will lose a lot of hair each molting season. Therefore, you must regularly brush and bathe them. For an adult cat, you need to brush it once a day and use a soft cat comb to avoid hurting the cat.

Brush your cat’s coat once a day

Nutrition

Like other cat breeds, Russian cats are carnivores, so their diet needs to be high in meat. You can feed them pork, beef, chicken. Russian cats are quite easy to eat, especially they are very gluttonous, so you need to pay attention to feeding them a sufficient amount to avoid the risk of obesity.

Besides eating, you need to practice playing with your cat by running, jumping, and playing to improve your cat’s health, increase flexibility, and stimulate appetite.

Russian cats are easy to eat and gluttony

Russian cat health care

Russian cats are prone to respiratory problems due to their short and small nose structure. You need to observe regularly to be able to bring the cat to the medical facility in time.

Observe the cat regularly for timely treatment

Where to buy Russian cats?

In Vietnam, the number of Russian cats is very rare, not as common as other types. So the price usually ranges from 10,000,000-15,000,000/cat based on the characteristics of each cat.

For Russian cats imported from the UK, the price falls in the range of $2000-3000/head excluding import fees.

Top 9 Russian cat breeds today

Russian Blue Cat (Russian Blue)

This is the most popular Russian cat breed and the most sought after cat breed. This cat breed has blue eyes that look very ghostly, so it is loved by many people.

Reference price: 15,000,000 – 60,000,000 VND

Russian cat with blue eyes

White Russian cat

This cat breed is not exactly purebred because it was crossed by a white female Siberian cat with a Russian Blue. Their fur is as white as snow and has a ruffled tail.

Reference price: 400 – 3000$

White Russian cat

Donskoy cat

The first thing to remember about the Donskoy is that despite its hairless appearance, the breed is not related to the Egyptian cat (Sphynx). Their skin is wrinkled and hairless, friendly and intelligent.

Reference price: 2000 – 4000$

Donskoy cat

Kurilian Bobtail Cat

This Russian bobtail cat is 22 to 30cm tall and weighs 5-7kg. Their coat is soft, short or medium length, red or gray with stripes.

Reference price: 2000 – 5000$

Kurilian Bobtail Cat

Mekong Bobtail Cat

The appearance has many trends of the Asian cat breed, with an average height of 18-23cm, weighing 3.6-4.5kg. They have slim bodies, short and soft fur with diverse colors.

Reference price: 23,000,000 – 27,000,000 VND

Mekong Bobtail Cat

Siberian cat

The Siberian cat has a rather long and thick coat to withstand the cold of Russia with a variety of colors. They can comfortably lie in the open air

Reference price: 27,000,000 – 37,000,000 VND

Siberian cat

Karelian Bobtail Cat

The distinctive feature of the Karelian Bobtail cat is its short, curved and folded tail. The hair on the tail is usually much longer than the hair in other areas

Reference price: 16,000,000 – 68,000,000 VND

Karelian Bobtail Cat

Peterbald’s cat

In general, the Peterbald cat breed has a long body and tail, hairless, sparse, or thick. The price of this cat breed ranges from 1700 to 3000 USD (39 – 69 million VND).

Peterbald’s cat

Toy Bob cat

Toybob has a modest height of 10-15cm and weighs only 2-3kg, they are quite small compared to other Russian cat breeds and have a slightly long coat of various colors and big eyes. A Toybob cat costs around 2000 USD (45.5 million VND).

Toy Bob cat

So I have introduced to you the most basic information about this Russian cat! Please consider the above before owning a Russian cat

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