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The post Russian Blue Siamese Mix: Pictures, Care, Traits & Info by Chantelle Fowler appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Click Below to Skip Ahead Characteristics Temperament Intelligence Food & Diet Exercise Health Training Grooming Fun Facts The Russian Blue Siamese mix is a rare hybrid breed resulting from pairing a Russian Blue with a Siamese. These gorgeous cats are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal to their family members, but their appearance and remaining personality traits will depend entirely on which parent breed they favor. Read on to learn more about this interesting mixed breed to see if it’s right for you, your lifestyle, and your family. Breed Overview Height:8–11 inches Weight:6–15 pounds Lifespan:12–15 years Colors:Bluish gray, silver, slate, seal point, chocolate point, blue point, lilac point Suitable for:Families searching for a loving and intelligent cat Temperament:Affectionate, sensitive, intelligent, reserved, devoted, active The Russian Blue Siamese mix is an interesting hybrid resulting from two very different breeds. While they do have some similarities, the parent breeds are very different in many ways. One thing is for sure: you’re going to receive a gorgeous cat, as both Russian Blues and Siamese cats are downright stunning. However, their temperament will be a mixed bag. One kitten from the litter may be outgoing, extroverted, and vocal like their Siamese parent, while the next will be reserved, quiet, and shy like their Russian Blue parent. Russian Blue Siamese Mix Characteristics Russian Blue Siamese Mix Kittens While finding a breeder specializing in Siamese cats is relatively simple, the same cannot be said about Russian Blues. This is a relatively rare breed in North America, and folks with their hearts set on adopting one may need to wait quite some time before a kitten becomes available. That said, locating a breeder that specializes in mixing the two breeds will be even more challenging. It is crucial, however, to do your due diligence if you do find a breeder focusing on the Russian Blue Siamese mix. We wouldn’t recommend adopting a kitten resulting from an accident litter, as proper genetic testing will not be done beforehand to ensure the health of the kittens. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Timi Atienza Salapare (@timisalapare) Russian Blue Siamese Mix Origin & History There is no origin story for the Russian Blue Siamese mix, though the history of the parent breeds is a lot easier to trace. Russian Blues originated in the port of Arkhangelsk in Northern Russia, which is why they’re sometimes known as Archangel Blues. Sailors may have taken them from the Archangel Isles in Russia to Great Britain during the 1860s. Siamese cats originated in Siam (modern-day Thailand). Legend says they were used to guard Buddhist temples and were therefore considered very sacred. Like the Russian Blue, the Siamese was transported to Great Britain in the late 1800s. Image Credit: Left: Russian Blue Cat (Djordje Vezilic, Shutterstock) , Right: Siamese Cat (webandi, Pixabay) Temperament & Intelligence of the Russian Blue Siamese Mix The Russian Blue Siamese mix may be a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to their personality, as it can depend on which parent breed they take after. The parents are precisely opposite in personality in many ways, so it’s impossible to know what to expect temperament-wise. Russian Blues are known to be pretty reserved, especially around new people. They’re not particularly clingy or needy but are very sweet and gentle with their family members. Siamese cats, however, are incredibly playful, social, and curious. They’re known for getting into mischief if they’re not given the enrichment they need to stay physically and mentally stimulated. They bond very closely with their humans and always want to be a part of the goings-on in the home. Whereas a Russian Blue is content being on their own all day, a Siamese will be somewhat shadow-like toward their owner. Russian Blues are definitely introverts in the feline world, while the Siamese are, without a doubt, extroverts. Are These Cats Good for Families? These cats can make fantastic family pets, especially if they take after their Siamese parent. Siamese cats are very gentle, playful, and friendly, making them terrific companions in homes with children. That’s not to say that Russian Blues wouldn’t make a good family pet, though. This breed is charming and can get along well with kids, though they’re not lap cats by default. Both parent breeds tend to form a deep connection with one particular human family member. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Angie Ortiz (@angortiz72) Does This Breed Get Along With Other Pets? The amiable and outgoing temperament of the Siamese DNA in this mixed breed’s blood makes them very compatible with other feline companions. But don’t be put off if your kitty takes after the other parent more. Russian Blues can also get along well with other cats, though they may need more time to learn to become familiar and friendly with a new face. This mixed breed can also get along with well-socialized and trained dogs, provided they’re introduced properly. Things to Know When Owning a Russian Blue Siamese Mix: Food & Diet Requirements The best thing to feed a Russian Blue Siamese mix is a high-quality commercial diet approved by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) for their life stage (kitten, adult, or senior). Most vets also recommend feeding your pet a combination of wet and dry food to ensure your pet reaps the benefits of both types. Free-feeding this breed is not recommended, as Russian Blues are prone to obesity. Try using a food puzzle or lick mat to banish boredom at mealtime and to slow down their eating speed. Exercise The Russian Blue Siamese cat can be a highly spirited and energetic kitty. They’ll need to be engaged in physical and mental stimulation regularly to stay happy, healthy, and out of trouble. Owners must provide opportunities for their agile cat to climb and perch. Offer plenty of cat trees, scratchers, toys, and window perches to encourage natural behaviors. Training This is a sensitive and gentle breed that responds best to positive reinforcement. They’re brilliant, so engaging them in activities and training is a great way to keep them stimulated and out of trouble. Some may be perfect candidates for harness and leash training, as well as other types of training, including tricks. However, please note that your cat may have a mind of their own, so it’s important to temper your expectations. The Russian Blue DNA in this breed’s blood can make them highly independent and even stubborn at times. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Courtney+Stephen+Rowan+Sully (@outofofficefamily) Grooming This is a relatively easy breed in terms of grooming. They don’t have any requirements for routine washing, brushing, or combing, especially if they take after their Russian Blue parent in appearance. In fact, much fussing over their fur can actually ruin their double cat. If they have the short, color-pointed coat of their Siamese parent, you should brush them once a week. This breed has no specific eye, ear, or skin care requirements, either. However, if you notice them overgrooming or itching themselves, it’s best to check with a veterinarian to rule out any potential health conditions. Health and Conditions Both Russian Blues and Siamese cats have relatively long average lifespans of around 15 years. However, some Siamese cats have lived well into their 20s. While the mixed kitten resulting from these breeds may be healthier than their purebred parents, they still can be prone to the conditions often seen in their lineage. Siamese cats are prone to pica (eating non-food items), asthma, amyloidosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, mammary tumors, and hip dysplasia. Russian Blues can be prone to obesity, diabetes mellitus, urinary tract diseases, and polycystic kidney disease. As with all breeds, this mixed breed kitty can also develop dental issues and eye problems. Minor Conditions Dental issues Eye problems Serious Conditions Mammary tumors Hip dysplasia Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Kidney disease Urinary tract diseases Asthma Diabetes mellitus Amyloidosis Male vs Female The only significant difference between male and female Russian Blue Siamese mixes is their sizes. Males are typically a little heavier and larger than their female counterparts. Personality is not dependent upon sex, though it may play a small role in some cases. Unneutered male cats can develop aggressive behaviors, typically toward other intact males. They may also be more likely to spray inside the home than males who have been neutered. 3 Little-Known Facts About the Russian Blue Siamese Mix 1. This mixed breed may be suitable for some folks with allergies. While there is no 100% hypoallergenic cat breed, folks with allergies may find living alongside a Russian Blue Siamese mix a little more tolerable than other breeds. The best part is that it doesn’t matter which parent your kitty takes after more, as Siamese cats have short coats that aren’t prone to heavy shedding, and Russian Blues are also relatively light shedders. 2. Siamese cats and Russian Blues are considered natural breeds. A natural breed occurs through natural rather than artificial selection. Siamese cats are natural as their coat pattern was the result of a genetic mutation. Russian Blues are a natural breed as they came to be without any help or selective breeding from humans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nikki DuBose Benitez (@nikkibenitez) 3. Every Russian Blue Siamese mix will look different. There are many visual differences between a Russian Blue and a Siamese cat, so it’s impossible to know for sure what the kittens will look like. They may have a coat that’s a dark slate gray or shimmery silver like their Russian Blue parent or a pointed pattern (pale body with darker extremities) as seen in their Siamese parent. Final Thoughts The Russian Blue Siamese mix is a rather unpredictable hybrid cat breed, both in appearance and temperament. Kittens resulting from such pairings can be extroverted, playful, affectionate, and social like their Siamese parent, or they could be sensitive, intuitive, and reserved like their Russian Blue side. Regardless of which side they take after more, this kitty is certain to bond tightly with their family members, though they may prefer one human over the others in the household. These kitties will need a fair amount of enrichment, both mentally and physically, to stay happy and healthy. They’re quite active and limber, so the more opportunities you have for climbing and perching, the better. The Russian Blue Siamese mix will be an affectionate and intelligent companion with a lot of love to offer their human, feline, and even canine housemates. Featured Image Credit: Left: Russian Blue Cat (Review News, Shutterstock) , Right: Siamese Cat (Andreas Lischka, Pixabay) The post Russian Blue Siamese Mix: Pictures, Care, Traits & Info by Chantelle Fowler appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

The raid that came along with The Final Shape is one of the best in any Destiny game ever. What makes it one of the best is the fact that every encounter requires a team of competent players who know what to do. But what if you could speed up one of the encounters to make it a bit easier? We’re going to investigate and let you know how to cheese the Witness encounter in Destiny 2 Salvation’s Edge raid. Destiny 2 — A Guardian finds a way to cheese the Witness encounter in Destiny 2 Salvation’s Edge The race to World’s First for the Salvation’s Edge raid was one of the best races ever. You could tell that it was going to be a good race since it took teams a whole 7-8 hours to complete just the first encounter in the raid. For context, that’s about how long it took for the World’s First team to beat the last brand-new raid, Root of Nightmares. Screenshot: Cheese Forever/YouTube Of course, there is the normal way to complete the entir...

To find the Barracks in Dark and Darker can be a task because everything changes. However, this guide will show you the best way to find the hidden location in Dark and Darker. Dark and Darker: How to find the Barracks You’ll get this quest early from the Tavern Master, so completing it as soon as possible can be beneficial because you can also find one of the Old Tombs. However, the game is a roguelike and the layout of the dungeon changes every run. So, to know how to find the Barracks in Dark and Darker, you need to keep an eye out and use the map.  Image: IRONMACE Location of the Barracks To find the Barracks in the game, you have to look in the crypts. Even then, it seems that sometimes the barracks will not spawn at all. In that case, you may have to redo the run. But no matter what, the Barracks will spawn in random locations each time, making them harder to find. However, they do stand out quite a bit. Most of the layout of the crypt is the same, and things...

Attorney General Merrick Garland has been held in contempt of Congress. The vote in favor of contempt was over Garland’s refusal to hand over audio recordings related to President Joe Biden’s interview about classified documents with Justice Department special counsel Robert Hur. The vote was by party line with one Republican voting against, Rep. Dave Joyce of Ohio, according to Fox News’ Chad Pergum. House votes to hold AG Garland in contempt of Congress for failing to hand over audiotapes of Robert Hur interview of Biden in classified documents case. The vote was 216-207. GOP OH Rep Joyce is the only GOP nay. House last held an AG in contempt of Congress in 2012. That was…— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) June 12, 2024 House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Wednesday before the vote that the action had to be taken because Garland is refusing to comply with a “lawful subpoena.” This week, Attorney General Merrick Garland will be held in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a lawful subpoena.We cannot allow the Department of Justice to hide information from Congress. pic.twitter.com/ccvk05tcMj— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) June 12, 2024 During a House Judiciary Committee hearing on June 4, Republicans demanded that Garland hand over the audio recordings. The Hur interviews with the president were prompted by the charge that Biden mishandled classified documents after his time as vice president. A transcript of Hur’s discussions with Biden has already been released. However, the president has withheld the audio recording, claiming executive privilege. Republicans argue that the full audio recordings would give the public a full picture of Biden’s mental state. That’s because the special counsel recommended not prosecuting Biden because he came off in the lengthy interview as an “elderly man with a poor memory” and said the president’s “diminished faculties” mean he was less likely to have willfully violated the law. Garland also refused to hand over the audio, which is what prompted Republicans in the House to move for holding him in contempt. Two former aides to former President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro and Steve Bannon have been sentenced to jail for being held in contempt of Congress. However, former Attorney General Eric Holder, who was held in contempt of Congress while serving under President Barack Obama, did not face prosecution. Obama’s DOJ inspector general refused to prosecute Holder. Garland has said that the Justice Department went to great lengths to cooperate with Congress on the Hur investigation, but that the request for audio constituted a larger attack on the DOJ. “There have been a series of unprecedented and, frankly, unfounded attacks on the Justice Department,” Garland said in a press conference in May, the Associated Press reported. “This request, this effort to use contempt as a method of obtaining our sensitive law enforcement files is just the most recent.” Republicans argued in debates on the House floor that withholding information from Congress interferes with the legislative branch’s ability to provide a check on the power of the president. Rep. Jim Comer, R-Ky., chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, said on the House floor on Wednesday that Biden misled the American people about his handling of classified documents and that the president needs to be held accountable. ?Chairman Comer Speaks on House Floor in Support of Resolution to Hold Attorney General Garland in Contempt"President Biden has lied to the American people about his mishandling of classified documents."He has repeatedly denied not knowing about or being involved in his… pic.twitter.com/SeGSsccUa7— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) June 12, 2024 “President Biden’s Department of Justice appears to be taking every step to insulate him from the consequences—whether it’s hiding these audio recordings or attempting to give Hunter Biden a sweetheart plea deal to shield Joe Biden from facing any accountability for his role in his family’s influence-peddling schemes,” Comer said. “That is unacceptable.” After the vote for contempt, Comer put out a statement saying that this was done to hold Garland accountable. ?PASSED?House Republicans rightfully held AG Garland accountable today for his failure to comply with lawful subpoenas.Congress cannot serve as a necessary check on the presidency if the executive branch is free to defy duly authorized, legal subpoenas.Statement? pic.twitter.com/4hntOT7LX4— Rep. James Comer (@RepJamesComer) June 12, 2024 Congressional Democrats have opposed the attempt to retrieve the special counsel’s audio recording. “This is what they want to do, because they don’t have the votes to impeach Joe Biden, right? That’s why they did Merrick Garland,” Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., said, as reported by Fox News. “That’s why they went after [Hunter Biden]. It’s all trying to please their base because Congress doesn’t want to do what Donald Trump wants, which is to impeach Joe Biden, so they can have even scores.” Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., said in a statement that the American people have a right to hear what was said between Biden and Hur. “Merrick Garland is not above the law,” Gosar said. “His continued refusal to provide the lawfully subpoenaed audio recordings is an affront to Congress’ legal authority and it is a crime. For refusing to cooperate with Congress and for breaking the law, I voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in Contempt of Congress.” This is breaking news and will be updated. The post All Republicans But This 1 Vote to Hold Garland in Contempt appeared first on The Daily Signal.

The House Appropriations Committee moved to block State Department funding for an international nonprofit that accuses Americans and U.S. organizations of being “opponents of Ukraine.”  The move comes one day after Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., sent a letter to top House appropriators asking to end U.S. support for the Ukrainian reporting nonprofit called the DATA Journalism Agency, also known as TEXTY.  The TEXTY list includes 77 organizations and 388 individuals, including former President Donald Trump and 115 Republican House members, it labels enemies of Ukraine. This includes The Heritage Foundation and its president, Kevin Roberts. “I was just designated an ‘opponent of Ukraine,’ after being sanctioned by the Russian regime,” Banks said in a public statement.  The Russian government sanctioned Banks in April 2022.  Two State Department agencies partnered with the DATA Journalism Agency: the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID. During a full committee markup on Wednesday of the fiscal year 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs funding bill, House Republicans on the committee passed a provision to prohibit funding for TEXTY.  “I’m not bothered by what foreign nations think of me. But it’s shameful for our agencies to be using Hoosiers’ tax dollars to collaborate with foreign groups that attempt to intimidate U.S. citizens and lawmakers,” Banks continued. “I’d like to thank the Republicans on the Appropriations Committee for defunding any such work with the DATA Journalism Agency.” The Banks letter on Tuesday went to House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla. Like any budget bill, the funding measure has to be approved by the House and a Democrat-controlled Senate before going to President Joe Biden’s desk.  The post House Appropriators Block State Department Money to Organization Calling Americans ‘Opponents of Ukraine’ appeared first on The Daily Signal.