Most registered Australian Russian Blue catteries run waitlists of six to eighteen months, and several are booked into the following year. Here is why, and what to do about it.
How to Reserve a Russian Blue Kitten: The Full Step-by-Step Process
Reserving a Russian Blue kitten takes seven steps, from first enquiry to collection day. Here is what each one involves and what to expect from a good breeder.
Russian Blue Kittens Available Now in Australia: Current Litter List
Most registered Russian Blue catteries in Australia are booked out months ahead. Our current litter is available now, vet-worked and ready to travel Australia-wide.
Can You Negotiate the Price of a Russian Blue Kitten?
Negotiating a pedigree kitten price is usually unwelcome, but there are legitimate ways to get more value – and some situations where a price reduction is genuinely on offer.
How Much Does a Russian Blue Cost Per Month to Keep in Australia?
Expect roughly $90 to $170 a month to keep a Russian Blue in Australia, covering food, litter, parasite prevention and an insurance contribution, plus an annual vet visit.
Cat Insurance for a Russian Blue Kitten in Australia: Is It Worth It?
Cat insurance in Australia typically costs $35 to $75 a month. Insuring a Russian Blue kitten early, before any condition develops, is when it is cheapest and most useful.
Cheap Russian Blue Kittens: Why the Lowest Price Costs You Most
A cheap “Russian Blue” is usually a grey domestic shorthair or a crossbreed. The saving is often undone by missing vet work, unknown parentage and no contract.
Deposits, Payment Plans and How to Reserve a Russian Blue Kitten
A deposit reserves your kitten or your waitlist place. At our cattery it is $250 against a $2,500 kitten, with the balance due before collection day.
Russian Blue vs Ragdoll: Price, Grooming and Running Costs Compared
Ragdolls generally cost more to buy and more to maintain than Russian Blues. Russian Blues win on grooming time and shedding; Ragdolls win on overt cuddliness.
What a $2,500 Russian Blue Kitten Actually Pays For
A $2,500 Russian Blue kitten price covers health testing, veterinary work, registration, twelve weeks of care and socialisation – and a breeder who answers your calls for the next fifteen years.