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Because this color of gray:Looks “blue” to some people. Think of it as steel blue, not as sky blue, and it makes more sense.This color is caused by a dilution of black. The same genetic recessive is found in cats, for example in breeds such as the Russian blue:If you like the color — and I do — then be aware that in some dog breeds, the blue dilute is associated with color dilution alopecia — that is, with baldness. This is more common in, for example, Dobermans, than in Great Danes. Ask the breeder specifically about alopecia if you would like a puppy of this color.

They cost around $500.00, maybe $600.00 for a really good breeder. So far from the most expensive, but not the least expensive purebred either. But all purebreds these days are going to be at least $400.00 no matter what type. A far as what you need is not different than any other cat. A good diet, a litter box, an enriched environment with at least one available area for veiwing the outside, plenty of interactive toys, and of course a human that will love them, spend time with them, and play with them, and of course good medical treatment when necessary. Russian Blues are reasonably active, love to play, will fetch like a dog, and are very social with their immediate family, so be prepared for a big commitment. They are shy with strangers though, so if you have a lot of people in and out of your home that are not immediate family, your Blue kitty will not like that to much, and may even hide. Each breed has certain health problems associated with them generally, though Blues are known for being pretty healthy in general, as they are a natural breed and not one created by breeders. They are one of the longest lived breeds though, in fact they are one of 3 longest lived breeds. Russian Blues, Siamese and one other breed( i can’t remember which one off hand), all live 15 to 20 years, all other cats have a much shorter life span. So you will have a Blue for a long time and health care can get pricey for longer lived cats. So take this into consideration.I would not buy a kitten from the Intetnet. Visit some breeders in your area, and meet not just the breeders themselves, but also the adult cats, and any kittens they may have. Try to choose a breeder that allows their cats some freedom to roam in their house. Cats that spend their lives in cages, firstly are heartbreaking, and that breeder should not be getting income from such a cruel practice, and secondly a female allowed out to socalize has a much better chance to have well socialized kittens. Read Internet reviews as they are often out there, but not always. So ultimately you have to judge for yourself. But pick your own kitten, by spending some time with it. And visit a couple of times even before they are ready to come home with you. If the breeder has any problems with that, i would not trust them. They will take better care of little kitty if you visit, and your new kitty will get a chance to know you a little bit before making such a permanent move. Remember this is a huge commitent for you, and for your kitty, and you want to choose the kitty that is your best fit, for both your sakes.

responding to Are different colored cats/cat breeds different species or different “races” (Tabby cat versus Russian Blue, etc.)?If you want to see the different kinds of breeds there are then go to an accredited cat fanciers site like TICA, The Cat Fanciers' Association, The Canadian Cat Fanciers Association etc.Now, you see that there are a lot of breeds and your cat is big and has medium long hair and you think they may be a Maine Coon. Well if you want to call your cat a Maine Coon you can always pay for a DNA test (they do that now) to determine their breed. I will assure you that while some Maine Coon cats as adults may show up in shelters or breed rescues that almost ALL breeders will be selling their cats that are pets with a spay neuter agreement if they don’t already spay or neuter them prior to sell AND breeder prices can be as much as three or four times more than pet quality prices. Usually only someone with showing and winning will pay those fees.Not all “blue” (as in a shade of grey) cats are Russian Blues and not all “pointed cats” are Siamese, Colorpoint SH or Oriental SH. They may have had a Siamese in their background but it isn’t just color that counts. Those apple head cats that some backyard breeders call Siamese are as far from the appearance of a Siamese registered with CFA or TICA or ACFA etc etc as any tabby cat is from being a sleek Oriental SH with tabby markings. The head shape, the ear position and size and the eye color are all part of the breed standard.So if you REALLY think you have a purebred on your hands and want to throw a few dollars away to find out for the fun of it, go for it. It will cost about the amount of an evening out at a bar and not give you a hangover. It can be fun to see what they say on the DNA tests just as it is to see what Ancestry DNA tests say about our roots.