Welcome to Uki Russians, a small cattery established 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 and showing of friendly, placid Russian cats, and have bred many Best in Show winners. We are registered with the Cat Fancier's Association of New South Wales, and are members of the Gold Coast Cat Club, a friendly and popular club. Currently, we understand that a kitten bred by us is featured on the Dine cat food commercial, which you may have seen on television or in major supermarkets.
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.
