| Siberian Cats are large and muscular with broad | | | | breed does produce less of the primary allergen |
| heads, large slanted eyes and rounded ears that | | | | present on cats. |
| angle outwards. Originally from Russia, this breed has | | | | Temperament |
| plumed tails, longer neck ruffs and double coats. | | | | Siberian cats are intelligent, friendly, and loyal. In fact |
| Characteristics | | | | they are so loyal that they are sometimes described |
| This breed is known to be exceptionally high jumpers, | | | | at dog-like in character. This breed of cat seems to |
| with strong hindquarters and large stomachs. The | | | | be particularly happy outdoors. |
| males typically weigh in at 15 to 20 lbs, and females | | | | Brief History |
| weigh in at 10 to 15 lbs. Even though they are similar | | | | The Siberian developed from household and farm |
| in weight to Main Coon and Norwegian Forest Cats, | | | | cats in Russia. There are Russian paintings and |
| they are shorter and stockier. It takes the Siberian | | | | literature dating back hundreds of years depicting this |
| Cat over 5 years to reach their full adult size. | | | | breed. However, this breed was more or less |
| Siberian fur is medium-long and plush, with a thick | | | | unknown outside of Russia until the 1980s when it |
| insulating under coat and a waterproof top coat. This | | | | was first registered in St. Petersburg. They were not |
| fur has a tendency to mat, so it needs to be | | | | introduced to the United States until the 1990s. |
| groomed frequently. Brown tabby is the most | | | | Today Siberian Cats, although relatively rare, are very |
| common color, however, a wide range of other | | | | popular and recognized around the world and |
| tabby colors are available along with tortie, especially | | | | accepted in all registries. |
| among those bred in America. Russian breeders are | | | | Care and grooming of Siberian Cats ought to be kept |
| intent on keeping this breeds wild look, so they only | | | | up as any other house cat, frequent combing of fur, |
| accept brown and red-based coat colors. | | | | good nutrition, regular play and veterinary visits. For |
| Some breeders and pet owners claim the Siberian | | | | more information on care and feeding of our furry |
| cats fur is hypoallergenic, however there is no | | | | pets, visit: lovefatcats. |
| scientific evidence to support this claim. Yet this | | | | |