1. Different origins

The Russian Blue Cat originated in the seventeenth century. It has had three names in history. It was first called the Achaian Blue Cat, and later it was called the Maltese Cat. It was not known until the 1940s. Its current name is Russian Blue Cat. Because evidence shows that this kind of cat is indeed produced in Russia. People have found the same kind of cat in the cold zone of Russia, which is enough to prove its identity.

Compared with the Russian blue cat, the British blue cat has a longer history and can be traced back to the ancient Roman period. Therefore, its breeding history is also long and the variability is rich, which is why only fifteen species are recognized now. many.

2. Different physical characteristics

The Russian Blue cat has obvious physical characteristics. It has a slender body, long pointed and big ears, small and round paws, and a walking posture that looks like walking on toes, so its pace may be one of the best among all cats. Elegant, coupled with its silver-blue shiny short hair, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a lady. The tail of the Russian Blue cat becomes thinner and thinner from the root to the tip. The tail tip is not rounded, and the whole body is very coordinated with the body. The head is short and wedge-shaped, the forehead is flat, the muzzle is of medium length, the bridge of the nose is straight, and there is no nasal interruption.

The British blue cat has short and thick limbs, a round body, short and dense hair, a big face and a round head, and has a naive attitude. The tail is thick at the base, rounded at the tip, and reaches two-thirds of the body's length. The head is round and the distance between the ears is wide. And as long as you don't deprive it of food every day, there will definitely be a lot of meat on its face.

To sum up, the British short-haired ones are silly, while the Russian-blue ones are handsome. ​​​​​​

3. Different personality characteristics

The British blue cat is bold and curious by nature, but also very gentle. It will often lie on your knees and take a nap, or climb up to a very high place and watch you silently. It is also highly adaptable and will not change due to changes in its living environment. It does not like to lose its temper or bark and scratch things.

Russian blue cats are actually quieter than British blue cats.