A shimmering “creature of the mist” in silvery blue.
Origin
United States
Weight
7–15 lb (3–6.8 kg)
Lifespan
13–16 years
Coat
Long, fine, shimmering blue double coat
Energy
Moderate
Where it comes from
United States
Highlighted in the Nebelung's coat color on the map.
Overview
The Nebelung is a rare, elegant breed essentially a long-haired Russian Blue, its name meaning “creature of the mist” for its shimmering silvery-blue coat. Graceful and refined, it moves with quiet poise and a soft, plush appearance.
Gentle, reserved, and deeply loyal, the Nebelung bonds intensely with its family while remaining shy with strangers. It is sensitive and quiet, preferring calm and routine, and forms strong attachments to a trusted few people.
History
The Nebelung was developed in the United States in the 1980s from long-haired kittens with Russian Blue-type coats. Bred to establish a long-coated counterpart to the Russian Blue, it remains a rare and distinctive breed.
Temperament
The Nebelung is devoted, gentle, and shy, bonding closely with its family and wary of strangers. It is sensitive to change, prefers a calm and predictable home, and rewards patience with deep, quiet affection.
Health to watch
The Nebelung is a fairly robust breed with relatively few widespread inherited disorders.
Like all cats, it can gain weight; measured meals and play protect its joints and health.
Common issues like dental disease and kidney changes can occur; routine care aids early detection.
General breed tendencies, not a diagnosis. Every cat is an individual — pair this with regular veterinary care.
Care essentials
The long, fine double coat needs regular brushing, a few times a week, to prevent mats.
The sensitive Nebelung does best in a quiet, stable home with gentle, consistent routines.
This loyal breed bonds deeply with its trusted people and appreciates gentle, patient interaction.
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