The Siberian Cat

Owning a cat can be very pleasurable, but owning a Siberian cat is a very rewarding, life changing experience. The Siberian will become your best friend, confidante, problem-solver and house clown. Siberians are one of the most ancient breeds and began as the Russian forest cat. Siberian cats are now prized house cats and many Russian families relay fond tales of their Siberian cats and their amazing loyalty and personalities.  In 1990, when communism fell and free trade opened up, the importation of the Siberian cat to the United States began.

Siberian cats are very personable and want to be near their owners. They will meet you at the door when you come home and explain their day to you. They are a quiet breed that has melodic ways of expressing themselves using sweet mews, thrills, chirps and lots of purring. A favorite pastime of one of mine is to find something and bring it to me for me to throw so they can play fetch. All types of toys intrigue them and they will play with just about anything.

If you own a Siberian you will never be alone.

The Siberian cat is also known for being hypoallergenic for many allergy sufferers. Although it has not been proven medically or scientifically, many people adamantly believe that the Siberian is hypoallergenic. Most Siberians have a low occurrence of certain enzymes in their salvia. Many people that are allergic to cats have found that they can tolerate the Siberian and have little or no reaction to them. This is a cat-by-cat, person-by-person concept.

The Siberian is a medium-large cat with the overall appearance of excellent physical condition, massive strength, power and alertness, modified by a sweet facial expression. The general impressiion of the body is one of circles and roundness rather than rectangles and triangles indicative of the other forest cat breeds. They have a full dense coat in the winter while the summer coat is somewhat shorter and less dense. There is a ruff at the neck, full fluffy britches and a bushy tail that is carried up with pride.

Siberians appear to be very healthy with few if any health issues and no documented genetic problems.

Siberians are a natural breed. This means that they come in all colors, sincluding color points. They come in a rainbow of colors, which include, but not limited to brown, red, blue, silver, white, black, and any combinations of these colors.

Siberians are slow to mature and take up to five years to fully mature.  So for whatever reason you want one of these cats, the Siberian is a worthy first choice and you will be forever pleased.

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