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Allergies
Some allergy sufferers do not have symptoms with a Siberian cat. It is
thought that this is due to a lower FEL D-1 level (the allergy triggering
protein cats produce). However, others may still have an allergic reaction.
Therefore, we do not guarantee that you will not be allergic to a Siberian
cat. Due to the various lines of cats, we recommend that you visit the
cattery you plan to purchase your kitten from and spend some time
interacting with their Siberians before making your decision.
I myself suffer from allergies and do not have a problem with Siberians. Please note we only have visitors come for testing when we have kittens available.
General Breed Info
Gentle, friendly and loyal cats which are good with kids and adjust well to
other pets. They have moderately longhaired coats in various colors and
patterns. Originally from northern Russia, Siberians were imported
into the United States in 1990, through Elizabeth Terrell of Starpoint
Cattery.
Size: Females approximately 8-12 pounds, males approximately 14-18 pounds. They can take up to 5 years to reach full maturity and become more beautiful as they age!
Temperament: Sensible, resourceful, gentle, friendly. Many refer to them as "dog-like". They greet you, follow you around the home. They are absolutely wonderful companions!
The General Description according to the TICA Siberian Breed Standard is as follows:
The Siberian is a medium-large cat with the overall appearance of excellent physical condition, strength and power, modified by a sweet facial expression. The general impression of the body is one of circles and roundness. Siberians are slow to mature, taking as long as 5 years to reach full maturity. Females are considerably smaller than males, and allowances should be made when comparing females and young cats to the standard. Size is secondary to type.
Siberian Breed Rating on a scale of 1 to 10
| Vocalism | 3 |
| Docility | 3 |
| Need for Grooming | 3 |
| Activity Level | 5 |
| Independence | 6 |
| Affection toward its owner | 6 |
| Intelligence | 7 |
| Playfulness | 8 |
| Compatibility with kids | 8 |
| Compatibility with other pets | 8 |
| Healthiness & hardiness | 9 |
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