18/04/2021
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Origins of the Siberian
The Siberian name gives us a hint about its origins: the breed originated from the cold forests of Siberia. In fact, Siberians are also called Siberian forest cats.
The breed developed naturally in the cold climate of Siberia without any human intervention for centuries, with the first reference to the breed which dates back to the 1000AD. The Siberian appeared for the first time in a cat show at the end of the 19th century.
The breed finally reappeared after the end of the Cold War, and the first pedigree was issued in 1987 by the Kotofei cat club.
The colorpointed (siamese patterns) Siberians are called “Neva Masquerade”: their name comes from the Russian Neva river. The Neva Masquerades are sometimes considered as an independent breed.
-Siberians have a triple coat, composed of a tight undercoat, a water-repellent overcoat, and a middle coat.
The Siberian has a softly rounded head. The muzzle is short and rounded.
-Siberian’s eyes are large and almost round. They are set wide apart
-The Siberian’s ears are medium-sized, with rounded tips.
-The Siberian’s body is barrel-shaped. The tail is medium-length and shorter than the length of the body.
-Siberians have a triple coat, composed of a tight undercoat, a water-repellent overcoat, and a middle coat.
-The Siberian is a medium-large cat. Males weigh between 5 and 8kg (11-17 lb) and females between 3.5 kg and 5.5 kg (8-12 lb).
-The Siberian cat is said to be hypoallergenic. This doesn’t mean it entirely doesn’t cause allergies. Instead, it produces fewer allergens than other cat breeds. The level of allergens vary from a cat to another, and that’s why it is generally advised to meet with a breeder before adopting a Siberian if you are allergic to cats.
Source:thelittlecarnivore.com
