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My standard issue cutie patootie (lemmy.world)

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[-] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works -5 points 3 months ago

So, you don't really know. You could get a test done.

[-] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I mean, I guess not, but based on the pictures she looks exactly like a Russian blue.

[-] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works -1 points 3 months ago

Russian Blues are not the only cats with a blue coat, or that look quite like that. I'm just saying you shouldn't assume if you don't actually know. There are pet DNA testing services if you really would like to know.

[-] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

I don't care that much, lol. She's my friend. That's all I need to know.

[-] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

The only real upside of knowing, imho, is knowing any associated health risks of that breed. But you shouldn't assume for exactly the same reason - if you tell a vet they are a Russian Blue when they are not, it could lead to incorrect assumptions (as an example)

[-] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

She's listed as a grey short-hair to the vet. Definitely not a Russian blue after I looked up all the breeds of grey cats. I've narrowed it down to two for what it's worth just based on appearance.

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