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[โ€“] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

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)

[โ€“] 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.