Welcome to Uki Russians, a small cattery in the beautiful sub-tropical region of northern New South Wales. We are located just south of the Queensland border, two hours drive from Brisbane.
We specialise in the breeding of friendly, placid companions ideal for families, and have bred many best in show winning kittens as well. We are registered with the Cat Fancier's Association of New South Wales,and belong to the Gold Coast Cat Club, which holds very popular cat shows throughout the year. Currently, a kitten bred by us is featured on the Dine cat food commercial, which you may have seen on television or in major supermarkets.
We hope you enjoy reading a brief history and description of the charming Russian breed. Don't forget to have some fun viewing the photos of our cats and kittens in the next few pages!
History and Description of the Russian
Many people believe that the Russian cat originated in the Archangel region of northern Russia. From there they were transported to western Europe, where they were first seen in the late 1800’s and exhibited at shows in England by the turn of the century. They were variously known as Archangel, Foreign Blue or Maltese cats.
A Russian can be described as a graceful, slender cat of the foreign type. The plush velvet texture of the coat and vivid green eyes are their distinguishing features, as much as the playful and placid nature which sets the Russian apart from many other breeds. They do come in three colours, solid blue, white and black and although the kittens will show faint tabby stripes, these will diminish with maturity.
Russians are hardy cats, and have no known genetic problems. The breed is popular with families as they are less likely to bite or scratch, and tolerate being picked up by children. They will wriggle, rather than claw their way out of a tight grip.
They love adventure and play, so a home that provides plenty of toys for stimulating play and also quiet time for cuddles is ideal for a Russian. Most cats sleep during the warmer part of the day, becoming active again in mid to late afternoon. If your kitten is left alone for long periods, it may be kinder to have two so they will keep each other company when the family is away.
