They are a quiet breed that has melodic ways of expressing themselves using sweet mews, trills, chirps and lots of purring. They will meet you at the door when you come home and explain their day to you. Siberian Cats are very personable and want to be near their owners. This means that the tops of the ears can have hair which makes the ears look pointed when in fact they are rounded and that the inside of the ear has hair that protects it from the elements. Siberian owners often email pictures to each other bragging about 'the fluff on that tail!' Ear tipping is desired and full ear furnishings are required. There is a ruff at the neck, full fluffy britches and a bushy tail that is carried up with pride. They have a full dense coat in the winter while the summer coat is somewhat shorter and less dense.

They have a very dense, water resistant triple coat, which is medium to long in length. They also come in colorpoints and these will have blue eyes. Eye color varies from gold to green and all shades in-between. Females are considerably smaller than males. The general impression of the body is one of circles and roundness rather than rectangles and triangles indicative of the other forest cat breeds. The Siberian is a medium-large cat with the overall appearance of excellent physical condition, massive strength, power and alertness, modified by a sweet facial expression. In 1990, when communism fell and free trade opened up, the importation of the Siberian cat to the United States began. Siberian cats are now prized house cats and many Russian families relay fond tales of their Siberian cats and their amazing loyalty and personalities. However, another story unfolds in Russia. We have images of them roaming the Siberian Taiga (forestland) even today and they are reported to be in large numbers in the wild Siberian outlying territories. Siberians are one of the most ancient breeds and began as the Russian forest cat. The Siberian will become your best friend, confidante, problem-solver, and house clown. Living with a cat can be very pleasurable, but living with a Siberian cat is a very rewarding, life changing experience. By Members of The Siberian Cat Club, CFA Siberian Breed CommitteeĪnd TAIGA (International Siberian Breed Club)įrom The Cat Fanciers' Association Complete Cat Book

Concerning cats helen m winslow