Azul de Amur
Small Family Cattery of Russian Blue Cats
Age
Our puppies can go to their new home between 12 and 16 weeks of age, as indicated by the regulations of the Spanish Feline Association ASFE, and always at the discretion of the veterinarian.
We are breeders of Russian Blue cats
At Azul del Amur *ES, we are cattery of Russian Blue cats. Our cats are part of our family, so we share our day to day at home with this wonderful feline breed.
We think that the Russian Blue is the ideal cat, since it falls in love at first sight with its great beauty, its slender and elegant figure, its fluffy and soft silver-blue coat, and its beautiful emerald green eyes. The Russian Blue is a lively and intelligent cat, sociable, tender and affectionate. They like family life, running around with children, and sharing their life with other animals.
The Russian Blue is not just a companion cat, if not, a member of the family.
Records Azul de Amur
We are registered in the Azul de Amur *ES kennel in ASFeC (Word Cat Federation) with registration number 21239-2019, and in ASFE (Fédération Internationale Féline) with registration number 2498, where we register our puppies, complying with all the regulations and standards of breeding of the association.
About us
We are families who share our home and our lives with our cats, and we provide all the necessary care and affection that puppies need.
We are cat lovers, and although they all seem beautiful to us, we chose the company of the Russian Blue, due to the friendly character of the breed, its incredible beauty, and why not say it; hair loss is not a problem in these cats.
With the purpose of contributing to the improvement and selection of Russian Blue, we became breeders. Our hobby aims to publicize these beautiful and friendly cats, and raise specimens that meet the breed standard, perfecting their characteristics.
If a universal sound had to be chosen for peace, I would vote for the purr.
B.L. Diamond
Our cat family
We live the breeding of the Russian Blue from love and respect. Our cats live with us, since they are part of our family. All of our cats receive the maximum attention. We set the objective of maintaining their physical and emotional health, as well as the commitment in raising healthy kittens, with the most beautiful characteristics, in terms of physical morphology, density and color of silver-blue fur, intense emerald green eyes and the affable character of the Russian Blue.
Each of our cats has a unique personality that makes them special and they occupy a special space in our hearts.
Our cats are tested and free from Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency.
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Puppies
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Puppies
Observing the evolution of a Russian Blue kitten is an amazing experience. That little gray teddy, as it grows, its mantle will turn a silvery-blue color, and its blue-gray eyes will be painted an intense emerald green color. The cat may take even more than a year to show this change, until it reaches its morphological maturity.
Our Russian Blue puppies, their first months of life, are cared for by their mother and raised with us at home. This is vital for their physical and emotional development, because that is when they will learn the most important things, such as eating alone, playing games and hygiene; as well as rules of conduct and respect, using the sandbox, using the scraper, etc.
In these first months of upbringing, they will learn to live with other people and animals in the home, as they build a strong bond with the environment in which they grow up, they are confident, courageous and loving. We strive to educate kittens with confidence and affection, so that their adaptation to their new homes is the best.
Living with a Russian Blue
Living with one of our cats can be a rewarding experience for the whole family. Cats, being independent and clean animals, offer their owners the freedom that with other animals it is not possible to have. In addition, they are excellent adventure companions, willing to offer you all their love and live unique moments.
The decision to share your life with one of our Russian Blues has to be considered. Keep in mind that the feline will live with us for several years, so we advise you to assess the pros and cons according to your resources, possibilities and lifestyle; such as the care costs for your cat, food, hygiene and health, as well as the time of dedication.
Some of the advantages of living with Russian Blues is that unlike other cats, with these it is difficult to find hairs at home, since they barely shed their hair, so the problem of the vacuum cleaner or daily brushing will not be necessary . Our cats are educated to use the scratching post, there will probably be no problems with the care of the furniture. In addition, it is a generically healthy breed, so if they are kept with good care, they do not usually present health problems.
Delivery conditions
Information of interest
Azul de Amur guarantee
Amur Blue Cats:
- They come from healthy, strong parents, and with a harmonious life. Which guarantees a great resistance, and the lack of genetic diseases.
- They have been chosen to contribute to the development of the beautiful characteristics of the breed. Through careful mating, we complement the characteristics of our cats to achieve an ideal of Russian Blue.
- They live surrounded by affection and attention, which results in their harmonious and happy nature, and the facility to build a friendly relationship with humans.
- They are fed with special food for cats of the highest quality, thus guaranteeing strength and vitality before, during and after pregnancy.
- They are free of viral and genetic diseases that could be passed on to other generations.
Guarantee we expect from the new family
We reserve the right to choose the future family of our kittens. It is vital for us to know that the puppies will be well cared for, their needs will be respected and they will receive the love they need. Therefore, we ask that minimum guarantees for the cat be respected:
- The cat will receive love and care throughout its life, and its needs will not be ignored.
- The cat will participate in the daily life of the family, sharing the bed at home. It will never live locked in rooms or cages, or outside.
- The cat will receive regular veterinary check-ups, as well as medical attention if necessary.
- The cat will be properly fed with high quality food and kept in adequate hygienic conditions.
- If the family has children, they will be educated to treat the cat with love and respect.
Number of Azul de Amur litters
Our annual number of litters is reduced, since we respect the rest and health of our females, giving them the time, attention and caresses they need.
Our cats have litters only once a year, or eventually, three times every two years.
Availability of an Azul de Amur kitten
We work by means of a reserve list, so the kittens are reserved from before birth.
The waiting time for a Blue Amur kitten is usually between 12 and 18 months approximately, it all depends on the number of reserves we have, and the number of kittens being born. Sometimes, we may have cancellations, and delivery could be early, and other times, we may have excess reservations and the waiting time could be longer than expected.
Cost of adoption
Breeders who work with respect and affection in one or more specific breeds, invest in our breeding plans many resources and time in beautiful and balanced breeding specimens, travel, exhibitions, top quality food, hygiene, health, vaccines, reviews, pedigree processing and maintenance. As well as all the care and care we devote to our cats and in the socialization of puppies. We also spend time on families by providing them with continuous information from the first contact, and throughout the cat’s life.
The breeders we love our cats dedicate every day of the week to the care they deserve, and although for us it is not a job if not a passion, this requires great economic effort, full dedication, sacrifice and resignations. Therefore, the adoption of a breed cat is not free.
Booking procedure for an Azul de Amur kitten
The reservation procedure for the adoption of an Amur Blue kitten is through a reservation list. During the telephone conversation, we try to meet the new family, and if we have no doubts about the well-being of the kitten with it, we proceed to make the reservation through a deposit. From that moment on, a puppy will be awarded based on the reservation order, which will not be offered to anyone else.
Prospective adoptive parents will be regularly sent photos and videos of their puppy and the entire litter. They can visit us when their puppy is born.
On the day of the kitten’s collection, an adoption contract will be signed and we will deliver the puppy’s documentation.
Visits to the Azul de Amur family
We’re not an animal shop, we’re not a conventional hatchery. We are a common family that we dedicate ourselves as a hobby to the breeding of Russian Blue in our home.
So only foster families can visit us to meet the future family member from ten weeks of the puppy’s life. In this way we try to have intimacy, avoiding stressing our cats, and protecting the fragile state of health in newborn puppies.
During the COVID-19 pandemic we have taken restrictive measures and visitors may not be allowed.
What is necessary for the kitten in his new home
Our puppies leave the house with a batch of products, which contains food for the first few days, bowls, toys, and a blanket with the smell of home.
The adoptive family will need to have a scratching post, a litter box, clumping litter and a carrying bag before the kitten arrives at its new home. We will be happy to advise you in the selection process.
Transferring the kitten to its new home
We don’t send kittens by courier, plus we like to meet the new family.
If the distance makes it impossible to deliver the puppy personally, it could travel to its new home, only with our trusted carrier.
About sterilization
The sterilization of the kitten is not negotiable, and is mandatory in accordance with the provisions of article 11.3 and 15 of Legislative Decree 2/2008, which approves the revised text of the Animal Protection Law.
The kitten that is delivered as a companion pet does not have the physical characteristics of a cat intended for breeding. With sterilization we avoid inappropriate behaviors at home, such as urine markings and loud meows, which will cause problems in coexistence.
The mating of a cat intended as a pet is irresponsible both for the breed and for the problem of over population of pets as a whole. In addition, most pet owners are unaware of the risks and complications of childbirth, and could endanger the lives of the cat and her puppies.
Sale of kittens in pet stores
We do not sell kittens in pet stores. Pet shops, in addition to keeping puppies caged and deprived, generally do not pay attention to the kitten’s physical and emotional needs, health, or final home.
The guarantee of a pedigree Russian Blue cat is obtained from a respectful breeder, where the history, purity and health of the cat are guaranteed. They will also be someone you can contact in the future when you have questions about the cat.
Reserve a kitten
If you have already made the decision to adopt one of our Russian Blues, get in touch with us and we will inform you without any commitment of the reservation conditions.
If waiting is not a problem for you, you can reserve through the waiting list, since if you wait for a litter to be born, it is likely that all the kittens are reserved.
We cannot predict the number of kittens that will be born in future litters, nor the sex. From the pregnancy we inform the number of kittens that are gestating, the probable date of delivery and, once they have been born (from 15 days), we can know the sex, so we will assign the kittens by date of commitment.
God made the cat to offer man the pleasure of stroking a tiger.
Víctor Hugo
The Russian Blue Race
Russian Blues are medium-sized cats with a blue-gray, double-layered fluffy coat with silver reflections. Her eyes are large and emerald green almond-shaped.
They are in good health, as they are not prone to illness and the breed does not have genetic problems. Because of their double-layered haircut, they barely form hairballs.
They are popular for being intelligent and affectionate cats, since they enjoy the company of humans, they are ideal for family life.
Origin of the breed
The Russian Blue cat is said to be a natural breed that appeared around the port of Arkhangelsk, in northern Russia. For this reason, they are also described as the archangel cat.
They are also called archangel blues because there is a belief that the first Russian Blues were brought from Archangel to England and northern Europe in the 1860s by sailors.
The Russian Blue is one of the oldest breeds in existence. The first specimens were shown at the first cat show in 1975 at the Crystal Palace in London as the Archangel Cats. At the beginning it competed in a class that included the rest of the blue cats, until 1912, when it was given its own class. In 1929 the breed was named Russian Blue, and a standard with its basic characteristics was described.
During and after World War II, due to a lack of lines, some breeders began their crossing with the Siamese blue. In the United States the Russian Blue race evolved in another way, forming its own type, with a lighter coat, round eyes and a lighter appearance.
It was from the 60s, when many breeders began to cross English and Scandinavian lines, giving rise to the modern type of Russian Blue. For this reason, different types can now be recognized.
Regardless of its small variations, the Russian Blue known today is the result of the efforts of numerous English, Scandinavian and North American breeders who have maintained the distinctive and standard of this natural breed to date.
Russian Blue Character
We can consider the Russian Blue cat as the perfect companion for humans, since most cats of this breed are very sociable with humans. They are easy-care and independent cats.
Russian Blues are smart, calm and graceful cats, but also game lovers. They are enthusiastic about running, jumping, climbing, climbing to the highest and most difficult places in the house, where they can observe their surroundings, as well as playing with humans and other pets.
As they are independent cats, they can stay home alone during the day without problem. They can be somewhat distrustful of strangers, however, they are very loyal and close cats with their owners, from whom they demand a lot of love and pampering. They need love and pampering, otherwise they feel depressed and ignored.
Each of our cats has a unique personality that makes it special; with their daily habits and preferences, their way of making themselves loved and loving, their moments of play, activity and rest, their complicity with each member of the family and with each other.
Also their anatomy, structure, mantle, way of moving and their gaze make them differentiate themselves. They are all unique, beautiful and occupy a special space in our hearts.
Caring for Russian Blue
Russian Blue cats do not suffer from genetic alterations of their own breed. So they are healthy cats with an average lifespan. The longevity and good health of the cat will depend to a large extent on the care we provide.
The health of the cat can be seen reflected in the hair, the eyes and the look, in the appearance of its nose free of mucus. It will also be observed in the animal’s appetite, vitality and sleep.
Here are some basic health tips:
- Feeders, drinkers and litter box must be kept clean to avoid possible infections with mites.
- Veterinary reviews must be regular. Do not wait until the cat is sick, the ideal is to have a control of its vaccines and general health to prevent the development of diseases.
- Internal and external deworming are essential to maintain the health of the cat.
- An adequate feed must be provided that contains the necessary nutrients that the cat needs. We recommend high-quality wet food as the main nutrient in the diet.
- If the cat does not have overweight problems, the ideal is to have feed freely available, and wet food if possible at least once a day.
- Brushing the coat is recommended to remove excess hair loss.
- Keep your ears clean. If he scratches excessively, or has brown dirt, he should have a veterinary examination.
- Tooth brushing should be done at least once a month to prevent periodontal disease.
- Cutting the nails, and having an accessible scraper will avoid having problems with the furniture.
Like all pure creatures, cats are practical.
William S. Burroughs.
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