About Siberian Cats
It seems that most people who are allergic to cats do not have symptoms with a Siberian cat. However there are still a few that will still have allergic reactions. I do not guarantee them to be allergy free.
It is thought that the reason most people don’t react to these cats is because of the lower FEL D-1 level (the allergy triggering protein cats produce). However those with severe allergies may still have an allergic reaction.
The Siberian cat is gentle, friendly and loyal which are good with children and adjust well to other pets. They have moderately longhaired coats in various colors and patterns. They are originally from Russia; they were first imported into the United States in 1990 by Elizabeth Terrell of Starpoint Cattery.
The Siberian was imported into Australia by Mrs Marie Mahoney of Brisbane, Queensland "Miakoschka Cattery" in 2002, she imported 3 cats from USA, they where Sibano Czar of the Rings, Cooncreole Veronika & Katusha of Sibano better know as Tink, soon to be followed by a 4th Windrifter Samson of Sibano and this was the start of the breeds arrival into Australia.
The Siberian is a medium to large cat with the overall appearance of excellent physical condition, strength and power, modified by a sweet facial expression. The general impression of the body is one of circles and roundness. Siberians are slow to mature, taking as long as 5 years to reach full maturity. Females are smaller than the males.
Strong, muscular, massive animals medium to large in size (up to 10-11 kgs), females are much smaller in size to males
Siberian Breed Standard
HEAD
Shape: a little bit longer than broad, softly rounded, massive.
Forehead: broad just slightly rounded.
Cheekbones: well developed, high set.
Nose: medium length, board, in profile shows a slight indentation, but without stop.
Chin: slightly slanting back, in profile creating a curve from the upper line of the nose.
EARS
Medium size, wide at the base, tips are rounded with turfs and brushes
EYES
Medium size, oval shape, with the outer corners tilted slightly upward, set wide apart. Colour is green or yellow of various gradations, distributed evenly
BODY
Structure: Muscular, massive with strong bones, strong neck and wide/broad chest, to create a rectangle appearance.
Legs/Paws: Strong, medium, rectangle along with the body. Paws are large and round with hair tufts between the toes.
Tail: Tail is thick, not hanging down, evenly furnished with fur, medium or large.
COAT
Structure: Medium length, well developed, very dense, undercoat not lying flat and overcoat water repellent.
Double coat is present, depends on season: short, tight fitting in summer time and thick in winter time.
The decorative fur is long, dense forms complete ruff and frill around the neck and fluffy britches on the hind legs, short hair on paws.
Colour: All colours are acceptable; including any amount of white is permitted, except colour-pointed patterns, chocolate, lilac, cinnamon, and fawn.
