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ezehkef
on 12/16/08 7:16 am - NY

Topic: RE: cat people - russian blue vs english blue

thanx again for all your help.

have a good holiday

Dave Chambers
on 12/16/08 12:25 am - Mira Loma, CA

Topic: RE: cat people - russian blue vs english blue

I do have many books here, but they are several years old, and probably not in print. I'd put a search on Google for cat books with photos, or a similar search. Like I said before, photos may not offer you the information you want. Many breeds looks similar. I do know that British Shorthair (blue or any other color) has a bigger head and body than a Russian Blue, and refer to the link for eye colors in those breeds. I have very limited experience with these 2 breeds. There is also a strong possiblity your can only resembles those breeds mentioned, and may be a mixture of those breeds and domestic cats, or may just be a domestic cat with a resemblance to those breeds noted. DAVE

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ezehkef
on 12/15/08 11:59 pm - NY

Topic: RE: cat people - russian blue vs english blue

do you know of any books with good fotos? most that I have found at the library have only one of any given breed. also checked out some other websites, but again, they usually have only one foto of any given breed, and while the cats are posed to show them at their best, said fotos don't help in showing all the differences between similar breeds.

ana and capt flint (domestic short hair) are my first cats; a local teen developed strong allergies and his family had to get rid of either him or the cats. I've had them since mid-june. having grown up with dogs, if any one had told me in may that I'd have a pair of cats in june I'd have said s/he was crazy. within two weeks, I knew I wouldn't give them up for anything.

tehila

Dave Chambers
on 12/15/08 11:38 pm - Mira Loma, CA

RNY on 05/10/06

Topic: RE: cat people - russian blue vs english blue

Some breeds look "generally" the same, and have minor differences. The British Shorthair is stockier and has a wider head. The Russian Blue has a narrower head and is slighter in build. These details, as well as eye color, paw pad color, etc. define the differences. Another example is the mitted Ragdoll and the Birman. The Ragdoll is a bigger cat with a modified wedge shaped head. The Birman "looks almost identical" with a round head. Both have same eye color. Mitted Ragdoll has more white on lower areas of each leg than the Birman too. And yes, it can be confusing. I remember going to cat shows, and seeing the public come up to Birman cat breeders, and saying "Oh, what nice Ragdolls". The Birman breeders did a "slow burn" at those type of statements. DAVE

ezehkef
on 12/15/08 11:12 pm - NY

Topic: RE: cat people - russian blue vs english blue

thanx for your reply. checked out the site, but without fotos I'm just as confused as before. oh,well. whether she's anastasia or anna, she's still great to have around.

Dave Chambers
on 12/15/08 11:04 pm - Mira Loma, CA

RNY on 05/10/06

Topic: RE: Introduction!!!

I just spotted this board this morning. I've been a Ragdoll cat breeder since 1977, and I do have 31 years knowledge about cat showing, cat grooming, cat care, etc. Although I can't place my web site here, if you look up "Ragdoll kittens" on Google, I'm normally number one. Lots of info there on this breed, as well as general info. Be glad to help anyone with questions by PM too. Dave Chambers

Dave Chambers
on 12/15/08 10:59 pm - Mira Loma, CA

RNY on 05/10/06

Topic: RE: cat needs a shave

It may be difficult to find someone to groom an "unruly" cat. I've been a Ragdoll breeder since 1977. This breed happens to have non matting fur, so I don't have that issue. But I've met many Persian breeders, who routinely clip the fur on their female cats--to allow kittens to nurse easily. You can get a set of animal clippers and do it yourself. OR, if you really want to save $$, check out Harbor Freight Tools, as they normally have some cheap hair cutting sets for $5-10. It may take two people to clip your cats belly, and be careful not to get bit. If biting is an issue, they do have inexpensive nylon "muzzles" that will humanely keep the cat from biting. Good luck. DAVE

Dave Chambers
on 12/15/08 10:54 pm - Mira Loma, CA

RNY on 05/10/06

Topic: RE: cat people - russian blue vs english blue

I've been a Ragdoll cat breeder for 31 years. My phone has been ringing off the wall since the Animal Planet started airing the Cats101 feature program. I've used microchips for many years. The parent company (Avid, Home Again, etc.) should have a record of the breed of cat too. I know the Russian Blue is an established breed, but unaware of an "English blue". I think you may be referring to a British Shorthair that is blue in color. If you go to http://ticaeo.com/content/publications/standard.htm you can find breed desciptions of cats, and I did not note an English Blue breed. Your cat may also be a "look alike" , having the physical characteristics of a specific breed, but not really being that exact breed. DAVE

ezehkef
on 12/6/08 11:10 pm - NY

Topic: cat people - russian blue vs english blue

have a rescued blue cat - supposed to be russian blue according to the shelter but eyes are gold and pads are black (instead of emerald eyes & pink pads). how do I know if she's russian or english blue. either way, she's staying here, just a matter of curiosity plus making sure the id/registration info (she's now microchipped) is accurate.

thanx

mhorsejas
on 11/2/08 1:25 pm - WV

RNY on 10/08/08

Topic: RE: Any horse people?

Hi. My name is Melissa. Horses are one of my main reasons for having gastric bypass surgery. I show Spotted Saddle Horses and Tennessee Walkers. It was getting too embarrassing to show and I'm tired of having to carry a stool around to get on my horse. I also love to trail ride, but I always worried if I could find a stump or something to get back on my horse when we let the horses rest. Even if it there was a stump, someone had to hold my saddle so it wouldn't slip. I had surgery on Oct. 8, 2008 and so far have lost 32 pounds. I am so glad I had the surgery.

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