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Recorded history shows that the Siberian breed has been around for at least one
thousand years. They were first mentioned in Harrison Wier's book Our Cats and all
About Them, which included information about one of the earliest cat shows held in
England in 1871. However, finding written information in Russia is fairly difficult.
Despite the fact that the Siberian cat is a natural breed and is the national cat of
Russia, its very ubiquity makes it taken for granted rather than worthy of note in
Russian literature. Add to this the vast expanse of Russia which encompasses 13 time
zones as well as a multitude of ethnic and cultural diversity and you have a cat that
seems as difficult to standardize as the country which gave rise to it.
They are found in St. Petersburg and Leningrad. The first Siberian cats entered the
United States in 1990. For a significant period of time, it was against the law in Russia
to own and feed 'pets'. Siberian cats ran the streets of Russia and survived
'underground'. Many found refuge in monasteries which in itself has been part of the
historical lore of the Siberian cat. Despite it's popularity Siberian cats are extremely
rare in the United States. Most breeders have waiting lists for their kittens.
The Siberian cats are strong, large, massive, and are slow to mature. Usually taking five
years to reach full maturity. Males range from 12 to 22 pounds and the females 8 to 12
pounds with the alters ranging from 11 to 25 pounds. Currently, there are no known
health problems specifically associated to the Siberian. The Siberian cat is considered to
be one of the hardiest and healthiest cats bred today.
They are very agile and are great leapers. Their muscles are outstanding and powerful.
A Siberian cat has great heft, especially the males. They will seek out heights, jumping
on top of bookshelves and doors to get a good vantage point. They have big powerful paws
with tufts of hair between their toes. The head is large and rounded. They are a
semi-long haired breed, with the hair on the shoulder blades being thick and slightly
shorter, the thick undercoats that require minimal grooming. Mattes occasionally occur
under the armpits.
Siberian cats shed very little. They molt twice a year. The molting period is about 10
days, sometimes a bit longer. There are Siberians that may shed throughout the year.
They have three layers of fur to help them cope with the cold Siberian winters. The
neck ruff is full; the ears are round, wide set and fairly large. The tail is long and full.
This is an intelligent cat with a bold wedge shaped head, rounded contours and expressive
eyes. They are accepted in all color patterns.
Siberian Cats personalities are often referred to as dog like and do in fact exhibit
protective qualities. Siberians are very personable and friendly they want to be near
their owners. They will often meet you at the door when you come home. My female
follows me into every room I go, even the bathroom, where she loves to be in the tub or
the shower.
They are a quiet breed that has melodic ways of expressing themselves using sweet
mews, thrills, chirps and lots of purring. They love to sit in your lap and be groomed.
Some Siberian Cats are quite fascinated with water. My first girl dunks her paws in the
water dish to make ripples. Another favorite pastime of one of mine is to find any
movable object on the floor, flip it up in the air, bat at it, and then chase it down the
hall. All types of toys intrigue them and they will play with just about anything. Another
thing they are infatuated with, is the moving cursor on the computer screen. You will
need to shut the door, of your computer room if you want to get any typing done. I
usually just close the cover of my laptop and wait until she gets tired of laying on it.
Most people who exhibit allergies to other cats, have little or no reaction to Siberian
Cats. Many cat allergy sufferers can tolerate and enjoy the company of a Siberian cat in
their home. Approximately 80% of these people show no noticeable signs of allergic
reactions to this breed of cat because unlike the other cat breeds, Siberian cats do not
haveas much FelD1 found in the saliva of all other breeds of cats. Siberian Cats that
are low in the FelD1 protein are considered to be hypoallergenic. This protein is produced
in the saliva and skin of cats. However, there are other allergens produced by cats that
people can react to. SiberianResearch Inc, a non-profit corporation founded to support
the health of the Siberian cat, has an informative article on feline allergens. Please
read this article to better understand feline allergens.
The Siberian Cat tends to be great problem solvers, and also rather like dogs, are loyal
to their fur-ever families which is why they are so well suited to the households in
which one spouse, usually a husband or significant other, professes to be a "dog person"
not a "cat person." It is usually that same "dog person" who is greeted at the door by
their Siberian Cat.
Expect the unexpected when sharing your home with a Siberian Cat.
Siberian cats are like potato chips, you can't have just one !
You will never cease to be entertained ! Siberian Cats ROCK !!
thousand years. They were first mentioned in Harrison Wier's book Our Cats and all
About Them, which included information about one of the earliest cat shows held in
England in 1871. However, finding written information in Russia is fairly difficult.
Despite the fact that the Siberian cat is a natural breed and is the national cat of
Russia, its very ubiquity makes it taken for granted rather than worthy of note in
Russian literature. Add to this the vast expanse of Russia which encompasses 13 time
zones as well as a multitude of ethnic and cultural diversity and you have a cat that
seems as difficult to standardize as the country which gave rise to it.
They are found in St. Petersburg and Leningrad. The first Siberian cats entered the
United States in 1990. For a significant period of time, it was against the law in Russia
to own and feed 'pets'. Siberian cats ran the streets of Russia and survived
'underground'. Many found refuge in monasteries which in itself has been part of the
historical lore of the Siberian cat. Despite it's popularity Siberian cats are extremely
rare in the United States. Most breeders have waiting lists for their kittens.
The Siberian cats are strong, large, massive, and are slow to mature. Usually taking five
years to reach full maturity. Males range from 12 to 22 pounds and the females 8 to 12
pounds with the alters ranging from 11 to 25 pounds. Currently, there are no known
health problems specifically associated to the Siberian. The Siberian cat is considered to
be one of the hardiest and healthiest cats bred today.
They are very agile and are great leapers. Their muscles are outstanding and powerful.
A Siberian cat has great heft, especially the males. They will seek out heights, jumping
on top of bookshelves and doors to get a good vantage point. They have big powerful paws
with tufts of hair between their toes. The head is large and rounded. They are a
semi-long haired breed, with the hair on the shoulder blades being thick and slightly
shorter, the thick undercoats that require minimal grooming. Mattes occasionally occur
under the armpits.
Siberian cats shed very little. They molt twice a year. The molting period is about 10
days, sometimes a bit longer. There are Siberians that may shed throughout the year.
They have three layers of fur to help them cope with the cold Siberian winters. The
neck ruff is full; the ears are round, wide set and fairly large. The tail is long and full.
This is an intelligent cat with a bold wedge shaped head, rounded contours and expressive
eyes. They are accepted in all color patterns.
Siberian Cats personalities are often referred to as dog like and do in fact exhibit
protective qualities. Siberians are very personable and friendly they want to be near
their owners. They will often meet you at the door when you come home. My female
follows me into every room I go, even the bathroom, where she loves to be in the tub or
the shower.
They are a quiet breed that has melodic ways of expressing themselves using sweet
mews, thrills, chirps and lots of purring. They love to sit in your lap and be groomed.
Some Siberian Cats are quite fascinated with water. My first girl dunks her paws in the
water dish to make ripples. Another favorite pastime of one of mine is to find any
movable object on the floor, flip it up in the air, bat at it, and then chase it down the
hall. All types of toys intrigue them and they will play with just about anything. Another
thing they are infatuated with, is the moving cursor on the computer screen. You will
need to shut the door, of your computer room if you want to get any typing done. I
usually just close the cover of my laptop and wait until she gets tired of laying on it.
Most people who exhibit allergies to other cats, have little or no reaction to Siberian
Cats. Many cat allergy sufferers can tolerate and enjoy the company of a Siberian cat in
their home. Approximately 80% of these people show no noticeable signs of allergic
reactions to this breed of cat because unlike the other cat breeds, Siberian cats do not
haveas much FelD1 found in the saliva of all other breeds of cats. Siberian Cats that
are low in the FelD1 protein are considered to be hypoallergenic. This protein is produced
in the saliva and skin of cats. However, there are other allergens produced by cats that
people can react to. SiberianResearch Inc, a non-profit corporation founded to support
the health of the Siberian cat, has an informative article on feline allergens. Please
read this article to better understand feline allergens.
The Siberian Cat tends to be great problem solvers, and also rather like dogs, are loyal
to their fur-ever families which is why they are so well suited to the households in
which one spouse, usually a husband or significant other, professes to be a "dog person"
not a "cat person." It is usually that same "dog person" who is greeted at the door by
their Siberian Cat.
Expect the unexpected when sharing your home with a Siberian Cat.
Siberian cats are like potato chips, you can't have just one !
You will never cease to be entertained ! Siberian Cats ROCK !!
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