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172 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

NEBELUNG

AN AFFECTIONATE BREED THAT LIKES A SECURE ROUTINE AND IS SHY WITH STRANGERS

Feathering
Place of origin US Developed in Denver, in the late 20th century, the Nebelung is behind ears
Date of origin 1980s an outcross from the Russian Blue (pp.66–7), deliberately bred
Breed registries GCCF, TICA to re-create the longhaired blue cats that were popular in the
Weight range 6–11lb (2.5–5kg) Victorian era. The breed’s name, taken from the
Grooming
German word nebel meaning haze or mist, is
appropriate to its softly glistening coat. Naturally
Colors and patterns reserved and preferring a quiet environment, this
Blue, sometimes silver-tipped. cat may not settle well in a family of boisterous
children. However, with sensitive handling, the
Nebelung makes a devoted pet, anxious to keep
its owners in sight and loving a lap to sit on.

Slightly oval
Long, yellowish green eyes
graceful Silver-tipped
body blue coat has
soft sheen Large ears continue
wedge-shaped
line of head
Prominent
whisker pads

Heavily
plumed tail

Ruff
around neck

Shorter fur
on lower legs

Hair tufts
between toes