British Shorthair vs Russian Blue
The check that settles it
Russian Blues are slimmer and fine-boned with green eyes and a shimmering silver-tipped coat. A British Shorthair is cobby with copper eyes.
Confirming a british shorthair
- A dense, crisp coat that stands away from the body and springs back when stroked.
- A broad round head with very full cheeks, more pronounced in males.
- Round copper or gold eyes.
- Short, thick, straight legs on a compact heavy body.
Confirming a russian blue
- Vivid green eyes. A grey cat with copper eyes is not a Russian Blue.
- Silver-tipped guard hairs producing a visible sheen.
- A double coat so dense it stands out from the body, on a fine-boned frame.
- A wedge head with a flat top and prominent whisker pads that give a faint smile.