As many people refer to dogs being a man’s best friend, I like to say a Siberian is a human’s best friend. With very similar characteristics of a dog our sibs love to play fetch, beg for food, cuddle under the blankets and just be next to you. Siberians are strong, and adventurous with round curious eyes and lustrous coat. They are highly intelligent cats that can even learn tricks if you devote enough time to training them. Sit, shake,roll and toss them a ball, they can do it all!
Siberians are very personable and prefer being near their owners. Sibs are easygoing while being fearless. They are good with any kind of company such as children, dogs, and other animals.
Love them as we love them, and we will be the perfect match. -Amanda
Characteristics of a Siberian
- In Russia Siberians are often found in fairytales and children’s books.
- The typical lifespan of a Siberian is 10-18 years.
- Unlike most cats Siberians enjoy water and may even try to join you in the shower.
- Siberian cats are the most cold-resistant domesticated feline.
Are Siberian Forest Cats Hypoallergenic?
While there’s entirely no allergy-free cat, the Siberian tops all the hypoallergenic lists. The Siberian has a long coat and does not seem like a typical choice for people suffering from allergies, but the Siberian breed produces lower levels of the Fel d 1 Protein than many other breeds do.
Grooming & Care
Siberians are all kinds of fluffy, so you would think that they would require a high level of grooming. Not so much the case with their three-layered coat, they have glossy fur that you can maintain with brushes a couple times a week. During the time of winter, they molt heavily so brushing daily would be suggested.Lighter molting in summer does not require as much grooming, butextra brushing comes along in spring when they are shedding their winter coat.
Growth of a Siberian
Siberians are relatively a large breed with most growth happening in the first 18 months but can take up to five years to fully mature in size. Males range from 10 to 16 pound but can grow larger, while females are a little smaller and typically are 8 to 10 pounds. You might find that your sib does not fall into these ranges,but do not worry it may not mean anything is wrong.