Russian Blue Breeder Texas Frequently Asked Questions

Price varies kitten to kitten based on coat quality, gender, and whether the kitten is sold on a pet or breeding contract. Rather than post a range that may not apply to the kitten you're interested in, we quote each one directly.

Whatever the price, every kitten goes home with:

• Pedigree paperwork
• Vet signed health certificate
• Written 2 year genetic health guarantee
• Age appropriate FVRCP vaccinations and deworming
• Microchip pre registered to you
• Starter kit with food and a blanket carrying mom's scent

Send us a message with the kitten you're interested in and we'll reply with current pricing.

Russian Blues produce less of the Fel d 1 protein than most other breeds — that's the protein most people with cat allergies actually react to. Households with mild allergies usually do well with them.

No cat is fully allergen free though, so if your allergy is serious the safest approach is to spend time around a Russian Blue first. We're happy to set up a visit in Austin so you can see how you react before committing to a kitten.

Their dense double coat also tends to trap dander close to the skin instead of releasing it into the air, which helps too.

Most families come to Austin and pick up in person — it's the easiest option and there are no transport fees. For out of state homes there are three other ways to get your kitten home:

• Flight nanny. An independent pet nanny flies in the cabin with your kitten and hands them to you at arrivals.
• Airline cargo. Climate controlled cargo on Delta, United, or American. You collect at the airline's cargo office.
• Licensed ground transport. A pet transporter drives the kitten to your door — good fit for nearby states.

Whichever option you choose, the kitten travels with a vet signed health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, a carrier, and a blanket with mom's scent.

Costs and timing for each option are on the shipping page.

Every kitten goes home with a written 2 year guarantee. In plain English, it covers life threatening hereditary and congenital problems — things like:

• Congenital heart defects (HCM)
• Hereditary kidney disease (PKD)
• FeLV and FIV (both tested negative before the kitten leaves)
• Other life threatening genetic conditions diagnosed within the guarantee window

Before going home each kitten has a full vet exam, age appropriate vaccines, deworming, and a microchip.

We're also a phone call away after your kitten goes home — ask us anything, anytime. Full terms on the health guarantee page.

Kittens go home at 13 weeks old. The additional time with their mother and littermates supports bite inhibition, appropriate play, confidence around other cats, reliable eating, and litter box habits.

By the time yours leaves us:

• Two FVRCP rounds completed and immune system fully ramping up
• Fully weaned and eating solid food
• Reliable on the litter box
• Handled daily, comfortable with people and household sounds

The result is a kitten that settles into a new home a lot more smoothly than one sent home at eight weeks.

There are two ways in, depending on what's currently available:

How it usually goes:

1. You look through available kittens and pick one that catches your eye
2. Reach out through the contact form , we'll set up a quick call or video visit
3. If it's a good fit, send the deposit (Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or check)
4. We'll send photos and short videos as your kitten grows up
5. Around 12 weeks we sort out pickup or transport and the rest of the payment

Deposits are non refundable but transferable to a kitten in a future litter if life gets in the way.

Generally, yes. They're a gentle breed and rarely react with claws or teeth , most will leave the room before they'd swipe at anyone. A few notes:

• Children. Fine with respectful kids. They prefer not to be chased or grabbed, so younger children do best with a little supervision early on.
• Other cats. Usually integrate well, especially as kittens. Many of our families take two so they always have a playmate.
• Dogs. Depends on the dog. A calm introduction and a few cat only zones (tall perches, a quiet room) make this easy.

They tend to be shy with strangers at first and warm up over a few visits , that reservation is part of what makes them such steady indoor companions.

We feed a high protein kitten food with a real meat as the first ingredient, plus a little wet food daily for hydration. Your kitten will go home with a small bag of what they're already eating so the switch to your preferred brand can happen gradually over a week or two.

A few things to look for on the label:

• Named meat (chicken, turkey, fish) as the first ingredient , not “meat by product”
• Some wet food daily , Russian Blues don't always drink enough water
• Skip foods loaded with corn fillers and artificial colors

As adults they can put on weight if free fed, so measured meals work better than leaving the bowl full. Specific brand recommendations are in the nutrition section of the blog.

No , it's a low maintenance coat. The short, dense fur doesn't mat. A typical week looks like this:

• Brushing: Once or twice weekly with a soft brush or grooming glove to remove loose hair
• Bathing: Rarely needed maybe 2 to 3 times per year or as needed
• Nail trimming: Every 2 to 3 weeks
• Dental care: Regular teeth brushing recommended
• Ear cleaning: Check and clean as needed

They are fastidious self groomers, so the silver sheen comes naturally , no special shampoos or coat sprays needed.

Russian Blues are easy to live with. If we had to describe the breed in five lines:

• Affectionate, not clingy. They like being in the same room as you more than they like being in your lap every minute.
• Smart. Many learn fetch, respond to their name, and figure out cupboard doors faster than you'd like.
• Quiet. A soft chirp rather than the loud, persistent meow of some breeds.
• Playful into adulthood. Don't expect them to slow down at two years old.
• Loyal. They tend to bond closely with one or two people in the house.

They notice changes in routine and don't love sudden chaos , a fairly steady home is where they're at their best.

Yes. By the time they leave us they've been using the box reliably for weeks. We use unscented clumping litter , using the same kind for the first couple of weeks at home avoids any confusion, and you can switch brands gradually after that.

A few setup notes that help:

• Put the box somewhere quiet but easy to reach , not next to a noisy appliance
• Show your kitten where it is the moment they arrive
• Scoop daily , they're picky and won't use a dirty box
• One box per cat plus one spare is the usual guideline

Before going home, every kitten has been through the following:

• FVRCP Vaccine (2 rounds): Protects against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia
• Deworming (multiple treatments): Ensures your kitten is parasite free
• Microchip: Pre registered for permanent identification
• Veterinary Health Exam: Complete physical examination within 48 hours of going home

Full vaccination records and the vet signed health certificate go home with the kitten.

Still to come at your vet: a third FVRCP booster around 16 weeks and a rabies shot (legally required in most states). We send a schedule home so your vet knows exactly where to pick up.

Moderately active. They have bursts of energy and love wand toys, climbing, and laser pointers, but they sleep a lot too , 12 to 16 hours a day is normal for an adult.

What keeps them happy:

• A wand toy session in the evening , ten or fifteen focused minutes goes a long way
• A tall cat tree or a couple of wall shelves so they can perch
• A puzzle feeder or two, rotated with other toys so nothing gets stale

They're smart and get bored if everything stays in the same place for months. Switching toys around every few weeks costs nothing and keeps them interested.

Yes , they're well suited to apartments. A few reasons:

• Quiet. Soft voice. Neighbours won't hear them.
• Prefer indoors. They aren't door dashers and don't push to get outside.
• Compact. Medium sized at 7 12 lb. They don't need much floor space.

Add a cat tree or two wall shelves for some vertical room, a scratching post, and a daily play session and you're set.

Kept indoors and given normal preventative vet care, most Russian Blues live 15 to 20 years. Plenty make it into their early twenties. It's a hardy breed with relatively few hereditary problems compared to some other purebreds.

A few things that help them get there:

• Indoors only , avoids cars, predators, parasites, infectious disease
• Annual vet check ups, plus dental cleanings when needed
• Measured meals to keep weight in a healthy range

If something does come up that's covered by the 2 year guarantee, you have a written contract that lays out exactly what we'll do. And we're a phone call away long after the warranty period ends.