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N/A Basic Info Siberians are strong and powerfully built, with well proportioned characteristics. They typically weigh between 15-20 (6.8-9.1 kg) pounds for the males, or 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg) for the females. They have strong hindquarters and large stomachs. They carry their weight differently than other large breeds such as the Maine Coon. Siberians tend to be shorter and stockier than Maine Coons, even though they can attain the same weight. Also, Siberians typically attain their full growth more slowly, over 5 years. Health N/A
Habitat Russia Behavior They are generally intelligent, playful, affectionate and loyal. Their character has been described as dog like. Their fur is plush, without the tendency to mat, and some claim that it is hypoallergenic. (There is currently a study underway, commissioned at the University of California (at Davis) to investigate this claim.) Despite lack of scientific evidence, there is extensive anecdotal evidence available from breeders supporting these claims. Siberians have a wide range of colorations. Most cat organizations accept Siberians of any color, including color points, for competition. Siberian Cats are known to be exceptionally high jumpers. Origin Russia History The Siberian is a recognized breed of cat. This includes recognition in the major cat registries, such as TICA and CFA. In fact, their recognition for champion status in CFA came relatively recently, on February 5th, 2006. Siberians have been around for at least one thousand years as far as recorded history. They were first mentioned in Harrison Wier's book Our Cats and all About Them, which included information about one of the earliest cat shows held in England in 1871. However, finding written information in Russia is fairly difficult. Despite the fact that the Siberian is a natural breed and is the national cat of Russia, its very ubiquity makes it taken for granted rather than worthy of note in Russian literature. Add to this the vast expanse of Russia which encompasses 13 time zones as well as a multitude of ethnic and cultural diversity and you have a cat that seems as difficult to standardize as the country which gave rise to it. The Siberian was first imported in 1990. Despite it's popularity the Siberian is extremely rare in the United States. Most breeders have waiting lists for their kittens. Common Foods cat food, milk |
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