The difference in the appreance of Russina Blues can be quite pronounced. Below is a simplified description of some of the main difference between the various breed standards.
English Type (GCCF)
Straight ears & prominent whisker pads.
| Feature | Description |
| Ears | Set high on the head and vertical. Not flared |
| Eyes | Oval and green. |
| Coat | Dense short and soft coat. Medium blue in colour. |
| Build | Medium well muscled build with long legs |
| Whisker Pad | Large and pronounced. |
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Scandinavian Type
Medium build with slightly wider set ears.
| Feature | Description |
| Ears | Set vertically, wide at the base and towards the side of the head. |
| Eyes | Rounded oval and vivid green |
| Coat | Darker blue and flatter |
| Build | Long and graceful. Medium bone structure. |
| Whisker Pad | Prominent |
Australian Type (ACF)
Very similar to the British type.
| Feature | Description |
| Ears | Large and pointed set vertically to the head. Slightly closer set than english cats. |
| Eyes | Wide set with almond shape. Vivid green, but perhaps with a blue tone. |
| Coat | Velvety double coat. Short, thick, fine. Medium Blue |
| Build | Medium boned with long legs. Long and graceful body. |
| Whisker Pad | Prominent |
American Type (TICA)
Light build with big ears that stick out. A Yoda cat?
| Feature | Description |
| Ears | Large and flared. Set on the side of the head and far apart. |
| Eyes | Large and round. Deep green. |
| Coat | Lighter Blue and shorter, sometimes looks more silver. |
| Build | Light, long and elegant |
| Whisker Pad | Small and not pronounced |
