Siberian cats are the breed of cats that are large and muscular with large slanted eyes, broad heads, and round ears that are angled outwards. They come from Russia. They have plumed tails, double coats, and long neck ruffs. The Siberian cats are known to be really high jumpers with large stomachs and strong hindquarters. They make Siberian cats usually weigh in at 15 – 20 lbs and the females usually weigh 10 – 15 lbs. They usually have the same weight to the Norwegian forest cats and main coon but they are stockier and shorter. It will take the breed over 5 years to reach the full size of an adult. Siberian fur is plush and medium-long with a waterproof top coat and thick insulating under coat. The cat has a tendency to mat so it should be frequently groomed. The most common color is the brown tabby but there are a lot of various colors such as tortie.
The Russian breeders intend to keep the wild look of the breed so they only accept red and brown-based coat colors. There are some pet owners and breeders that claim the fur of the Siberian cats is hypoallergenic but there is still no scientific evidence that will support the claim. But the breed actually produce less of the main allergen are present on other cat breeds. The Siberian cats are usually very loyal, intelligent, and friendly. As a matter of fact they are very loyal that they are also considered to have similar characters with dogs. The Siberian cats are usually happy outdoors. The Siberian are developed from the farm cats and households cats in Russia. There are even Russian literature and paintings that date back hundreds of years that depict the breed. But the breed was actually more or less not known outside the country until the 1980s when the breed was first registered in St. Petersburg. The Siberian cats were not introduced to the US until the 1990s. The Siberian cats today are very rare but are really recognized and popular around the world. The breed is also accepted in all registries.
The cost of this breed will be different from across the country and from various breeders. There are a lot of factors that you need to consider when you want to buy a Siberian cat. There are a lot of costs involved when breeding the cat such as food, litter, heating, treatments, vet bills, and many more. The cost of food can be expensive that is why a lot of unscrupulous breeders are feeding their cats with the most affordable food available in order to maximize the profit while a good breeder will feed their cats with quality food. It is important for you to ask the breeders what they are feeding their Siberian cats. Take note that a good quality diet will lead to a healthy breed. As a matter of fact, the quality of the diet is the important factor when it comes to the well-being of the cats.