Breed Info

The Siberian cat is a heavy bodied cat, whose overall appearance should be a rounded one. Semi-longhaired with a firm thick water repellent coat, and dense undercoat, which requires minimal grooming. Their fur is said to be non-allergenic, making them suitable to people who exhibit allergies to other cats. They have big, rounded paws, a look of strength, excellent condition and alertness.

Type and temperament are the most important factors. Their nature is fun loving, extremely intelligent, and inquisitive. They have a dog like devotion to their human owners, and are very devoted and loyal. They are very agile, and love high places. They talk to you in a soft chirruping manner. They take 5 years to reach full maturity.

Many different organisations both abroad and in England accept the Siberian Cat. In the United Kingdom a strict no-outcross policy will be adhered to as the Siberian is a natural breed and needs no intervention.

Some people who have allergic reactions to most cats, do not have a reaction to Siberian cats. This is due to an allergen called Fel D1. It is claimed that the Siberian cat does not have this allergen. It is suggested that whilst this may be true, it is important to spend time in the company of a Siberian cat before purchasing a kitten, as at the moment this claim is not a proven fact.

This enchanting breed is gaining the popularity it deserves. One could almost believe the fairy stories that surround its origins. Russia has 13 time zones, and a multiple of ethnic and cultural diversity, is it any wonder that the Siberian cat is so magical, so unique.

They were to be found in the markets, the streets, the countryside, and the forests of Russia. They were respected by the farmers and the millers for protecting the buildings and the granaries against rodents. It is said that Siberian cats were carried by Russian immigrants as they travelled from the North to Moscow and St. Petersburg, and tales are told of them befriending monks, walking along high parapets guarding the monasteries and warning them of intruders.

The Siberian – a cat with a rich and vibrant history dating back at least a thousand years, a background as colourful as any tapestry, is it any wonder that this is a breed of cat that is adored by anyone who is lucky enough to own one. Be it in ancient Russia or modern United Kingdom, the Siberian was and is here to stay.