Nebelung

USA · 1980s

Long-haired, Russian Blue-type — gentle and shy

SizeMedium7–15 lb
Life span15–18 years
CoatSemi-long
Typical price$1,000–$2,000

Nebelungs (German for ‘creatures of the mist’) have a long, silky blue-grey coat with silver tips and green eyes. They are gentle, quiet and reserved.

At a glance

EnergyLaid-back
Cuddlylikes touch and being heldFriendly
TalkativeSilent
GroomingEasy
SheddingLow
With kidsOK with kids
With petsOK
Alone timehow long they’re happy aloneVery independent

Life with a Nebelung

They bond deeply with their people and like calm routines. With strangers they hide at first. They are playful but not demanding and handle a workday alone well.

Great for
  • Quiet homes
  • Working owners
  • People who want a calm, loyal cat
Think twice if
  • A loud, busy home
  • You need a kitten soon — the breed is rare
Care tips
  • Brush weekly.
  • Keep routines steady.
  • Measure food.

Health

Generally healthy; obesity is the most common problem.

Ask the breeder for
  • Parents’ vet records
  • TICA registration (rare breed — check the papers)
Typical US price$1,000–$2,000
RegistriesTICATICA only — ask for papers

Prices are rough ranges from registered breeders and vary by line, color and region. A much cheaper “purebred” kitten is a common scam sign.

See Nebelung kittens

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Sources: breed standards and profiles from CFA and TICA, DNA tests listed by the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, and veterinary breed profiles.