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)
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.
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)
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.