Nebelung
The Nebelung is a longhaired version of the Russian Blue — produced when a domestic shorthair with Russian Blue ancestry produced longhaired blue kittens.
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Origin
United States
Lifespan
15–18 years
Weight
2.5–5 kg (5.5–11 lbs)
Height
23–28 cm (9–11 in)
Diet
Obligate carnivore — high-quality wet and dry food. May overeat if food is freely available — structured mealtimes.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Genus
Felis
The Story
The Nebelung is a longhaired version of the Russian Blue — produced when a domestic shorthair with Russian Blue ancestry produced longhaired blue kittens. Breeder Cora Cobb recognised the beauty of these kittens and developed them as a new breed. "Nebelung" is German for "creature of the mist" — referring to the cat's ethereal blue-grey, silver-tipped appearance. The breed has the same personality as the Russian Blue — gentle, reserved with strangers, and deeply loyal to family — but with a flowing, silky medium-length coat.
Also Known As
Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
Source: wikimedia
Long, slender, elegant body with a medium-length, silky blue-grey coat with the characteristic Russian Blue silver tipping. The coat is less dense than the Norwegian Forest Cat or Maine Coon — finer and silkier. The tail is long and plumed. Vivid green eyes.
Grooming
Moderate
Shedding
Moderate
Coat Colors
Recognized By
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Temperament & Personality
Identical to the Russian Blue in personality — gentle, reserved with strangers, and deeply loyal to their chosen family. Quiet and sensitive to routine disruption. Affectionate but on their own terms.
Living Profile
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •Brushing 2–3 times weekly. The silky coat is less prone to matting than some long-haired breeds. Gentle introductions to new people — they are reserved with strangers. Structured mealtimes to prevent overeating.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Health Overview
Generally a very healthy breed with no documented breed-specific genetic conditions beyond those shared with Russian Blues. HCM occurs rarely. One of the healthier longhaired breeds.
Common Conditions
Fun Facts
"Nebelung" is German for "creature of the mist" — the name perfectly captures the ethereal, silvery quality of the blue coat with its silver tipping that seems to shimmer like mist.
The Nebelung produces significantly lower levels of Fel d 1 allergen than most cat breeds — sharing this characteristic with the Russian Blue, making it one of the better options for mild cat allergy sufferers who prefer longhaired cats.
