Each kitten goes to their new family with a complete set of important records and documentation:
TICA Registration — confirming your kitten’s registration with The International Cat Association (TICA).
TICA Pedigree — documenting your kitten’s registered ancestry and bloodlines.
Veterinary Records — including information about vaccinations, examinations, and veterinary care received before going home.
Microchip Information — your kitten’s microchip number and the information needed to register or update the microchip in your name.
We recommend keeping these documents together as your kitten’s permanent health and identification records.

All cats in our breeding program have documented pedigrees and are registered with TICA — The International Cat Association.
Our litters are registered with TICA, and the ancestry of our breeding cats is documented through official registration records and pedigrees. TICA maintains a genetic registry of pedigreed cats and provides Certified Pedigrees showing multiple generations of ancestry.
To us, a pedigree is much more than a piece of paper. It allows us to trace a cat’s ancestry, identify the catteries and bloodlines behind each generation, and make thoughtful, informed decisions when selecting breeding pairs.

Russian Blues are remarkably easy to groom. Their short, dense double coat naturally stays clean, neat, and beautiful, so regular bathing is not necessary.
They also shed relatively little, and occasional gentle brushing is usually all that is needed to remove loose hair and keep the coat looking its best.
If you enjoy bathing your cat, an occasional bath is perfectly fine when done gently and with a cat-safe shampoo. In our experience, many Russian Blues tolerate bathing surprisingly well, especially when introduced to it calmly from a young age.
Overall, this is a wonderfully low-maintenance breed—their coat usually looks beautiful with very little help from us.

Our kittens are ready to go to their new homes at approximately 12 weeks of age.

Starting at around 6 weeks, kittens are already eating solid food while gradually becoming less dependent on their mother. Over the following weeks, the natural weaning process continues. As their teeth develop and nursing becomes less comfortable, the mother typically begins setting boundaries and encouraging greater independence.

By approximately 10 weeks, our kittens are eating independently and are much less dependent on their mother. Around this time, we schedule their spay or neuter surgery.

The kittens then remain with us for approximately one to two weeks after surgery, allowing us to monitor their recovery and make sure they are eating normally, active, comfortable, and healing properly.

By around 12 weeks, they are independent, fully accustomed to solid food and the litter box, recovered from surgery, and ready for the transition to their new family.

For a young kitten, we recommend a low, lightweight, fabric-covered scratching post with a wide, stable base. It should not wobble or tip over while the kitten is climbing, stretching, or scratching.
We prefer this type for young kittens because it is simple, comfortable to use, and reduces the risk of injury if a kitten becomes overly enthusiastic during play.
Another excellent option is a scratching post securely built into a stable cat tree or activity center. This gives your kitten a safe place to scratch, climb, play, and rest.

What toys should I avoid for my kitten?
Avoid toys with small detachable parts, loose strings or threads, rubber bands, thin ribbons, feathers that come off easily, sharp edges, or exposed metal pieces. These can be swallowed or cause injury.
Wand and string toys are wonderful for interactive play, but they should be used only under supervision and put away afterward.
Choose sturdy, appropriately sized toys that your kitten cannot easily tear apart or swallow, and check them regularly for damage.

Yes. Our kittens are introduced to regular nail trimming from an early age, so they are already familiar with the procedure before going to their new homes.
We recommend checking the nails regularly and trimming them approximately every 2–4 weeks, depending on how quickly they grow. Trim only the sharp, transparent tip of the nail and avoid the pink area (the quick), which contains blood vessels and nerves.
Keep the experience calm and positive. A favorite treat immediately afterward can help your kitten continue to associate nail trimming with something pleasant.

Our kittens receive the Nobivac® Feline 1-HCP vaccine before going to their new homes.
This core vaccine helps protect against three important feline diseases:
Feline rhinotracheitis (feline herpesvirus-1)
Feline calicivirus
Feline panleukopenia
Your kitten’s vaccination history and dates will be included in the veterinary records provided when your kitten goes home.
Depending on your kitten’s age and vaccination schedule, additional booster vaccinations may be required after going home. We recommend reviewing the vaccination record with your veterinarian to determine the appropriate next vaccination date.

Yes. Intelligence is one of the most noticeable characteristics of the breed.
Russian Blues quickly learn household routines, remember their people’s habits, and are remarkably sensitive to voice and intonation.
Sometimes the slightest change in your tone is enough for them to understand that something is different.
And occasionally, they look at us as though they know considerably more about life than we do and have simply decided, out of kindness, not to explain it to us yet.

Russian Blues have a short, exceptionally dense double coat that is relatively easy to maintain.
In our personal experience, shedding around the home is usually minimal and often barely noticeable with normal care. Occasional gentle brushing helps remove loose hair, particularly during seasonal coat changes.
Regular bathing is not necessary.
However, some of our cats are perfectly comfortable with water, and we occasionally introduce kittens gently to bathing as part of their socialization and familiarity with routine grooming.
Any grooming experience should always be calm, patient, gentle, and never forced.

For us, socialization is not a separate activity scheduled for a particular time of day. It is part of everyday life.
We have our morning and evening “love sessions,” when kittens are held, cuddled, have their little bellies and paws gently touched, play with us, and receive treats.
Throughout the day, they hear normal household sounds, human voices, music, Alexa, and gradually become familiar with everyday family life.
The robot vacuum, admittedly, usually requires an emergency meeting of the kitten committee before it is officially approved.
Our goal is not to overwhelm kittens with as many experiences as possible. It is to introduce the world gradually and teach them something much more important:
the world is safe, and people can be trusted.

Yes. By the time our kittens leave for their new homes, they are confidently using the litter box.
As they grow, using the litter box becomes a completely natural part of their daily routine.
During the first few days in a new home, however, we recommend keeping your kitten in a smaller area with the litter box nearby and easy to find. A new home is an unfamiliar environment, and this helps your kitten adjust without having to search for the litter box.
We also strongly recommend using the same type of litter your kitten has been accustomed to in our cattery, at least during the initial adjustment period. Once your kitten is fully settled, you can gradually transition to another litter if you prefer.

We would like to know whether you have children, other cats or dogs, how much time someone is usually home, and what kind of personality you imagine in your future companion.
Because we spend so much time observing our kittens, their individual personalities gradually become very clear to us.
One may be especially confident and adventurous. Another may be quieter and more thoughtful. One may constantly seek human attention, while another may prefer a little more independence.
The more we know about your family and lifestyle, the better we can help you find a kitten who may be a wonderful match for your home.

In many cases, absolutely.
Russian Blues can live very happily with children, other cats, and cat-friendly dogs.
The key is a gradual introduction.
A new kitten should initially have a quiet, secure space of its own. The animals can first become familiar with each other’s scent, followed by short supervised introductions. Their time together can then gradually increase as everyone becomes comfortable.
A successful introduction should never be rushed.

Our home is also the place where our adult cats, pregnant mothers, and very young kittens live.
Limiting unnecessary outside traffic is one of the ways we reduce avoidable infectious-disease exposure and stress in our home-based cattery.
Young kittens are particularly vulnerable, and protecting their environment is extremely important to us.
There is another reason as well: meeting a complete stranger does not necessarily show you a kitten’s true personality. A cautious kitten may behave very differently around an unfamiliar visitor than it does with the people it knows and trusts.
Instead, we provide photos and videos that allow families to see their kittens behaving naturally in their familiar home environment.

We do not recommend routine tooth brushing for healthy kittens or adult cats unless there is a specific dental need.
The gums and oral tissues are delicate. Brushing, particularly when performed incorrectly or too aggressively, can cause irritation and micro-injuries to the gums and oral tissues. Even tiny injuries can temporarily disrupt the mouth’s natural protective barrier and create a potential entry point for bacteria.
For this reason, we prefer not to unnecessarily traumatize healthy oral tissues in either kittens or adult cats.
If dental problems develop with age and professional dental care becomes necessary, we recommend having the appropriate treatment performed by a veterinarian based on your cat’s individual needs.
Before any professional dental procedure, we also recommend asking about instrument sterilization and infection-control protocols. Any equipment that comes into contact with oral tissues should be properly cleaned and sterilized between patients, especially when a procedure may cause bleeding or disrupt the gums.
Healthy kittens also generally do not need routine ear cleaning when their ears are clean. Unnecessary cleaning may irritate the sensitive ear canal. If you notice unusual discharge, redness, odor, persistent scratching, or frequent head shaking, consult your veterinarian before attempting to clean or treat the ears.

Absolutely.
We want you to have the opportunity to watch your kitten grow even before the day you finally meet.
We plan dedicated photo and video updates at approximately 7 and 9 weeks of age, and we may also share special moments and developmental milestones along the way.
By the time your kitten comes home, we hope you already feel as though you know your little one.

You are always welcome to arrange to pick up your kitten personally.
By prior arrangement, we may also be able to meet families in Charlotte, North Carolina, or Columbia, South Carolina, as we travel to these areas regularly.
Other transportation arrangements can be discussed individually depending on your location and, most importantly, what is safe and comfortable for the kitten.

Of course.
Some kittens begin exploring their new home almost immediately. Others need a few days before they feel completely comfortable. Both responses can be perfectly normal.
Imagine a young child walking into kindergarten for the very first time. Suddenly, everything is different — the smells, sounds, people, and surroundings.
Russian Blues are intelligent, observant, and sensitive cats. During those first days, your kitten needs to understand one very important thing:
I am safe here. I am loved here. This is my home now.
Do not rush your kitten.
Provide a quiet, secure space, speak gently, allow your kitten to initiate contact at its own pace — and never underestimate the persuasive power of a really good treat.
Most importantly, give your kitten patience, acceptance, and a place not only in your home, but in your heart.
And if you have questions during those first few days — or at any point later — we are here for you.