Growth and Maturity
Russian Blues have an average life expectancy of around 10–15 years, and have few health problems as they tend to have little to no genetic problems and are not prone to illness. They are a moderate-sized cat with an average weight of 3.5 to 7 kilograms (8-15 pounds) when full grown. Males will typically be larger than females. Their gestation period is approximately 65 days.
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