The Siberian Forest Cat, lovingly known to us as the Siberian, is Russia's Native Cat. 

Folklore tales talk of Siberian cats living in Russia's monasteries, walking among the beams, looking for intruders.  The size, speed and agility of the Siberian made them worthy against any opponents.  The monks tell a tale of a loyal and devoted companion.  There were also stories of Siberians roaming through the Russian marketplace and in the countryside of their homeland of Siberia.   The breed is built to survive the harsh elements of Russia with their thick fur & waterproof coat.  Before the cold war, it is said that animals were not allowed to be kept in Russia as pets, but after the cold war, citizens were allowed to own pets, many cat clubs started and records were kept of these incredible animals.

In 1990, when the communism fell & free trade opened up, it allowed three Siberians to come to the United States.  These first three Siberians were traded for Himalayans ( a breed that was non-existent in Russia at that time).  The Siberians arrived in Louisiana at Starpoint Cattery on June 28, 1990.  The trio included Kaliostro (a brown classic tabby & white male), Naina (a brown mackerel tabby female) and Ophelia (a brown mackerel tabby & white female).  More siberians arrived in May & September of 1991. 

The ACFA & TICA were the first to recognize the Siberians as a breed.  Presently the breed is accepted for championship status in AACE, ACFA, CFF, TICA, ICE & UFO.


Siberians are classified as a medium - large cat, with moderately long hair with a heavy undercoat, which of course is heavier in the winter.  The undercoat is extremely thick, almost like a soft down and the outer coat is water repellent.  The outer coat can vary in texture from coarse to extremely soft.  They shed twice a year, in the spring and in the fall - during which time they shed pretty quickly and it is best to brush them frequently during their shedding time as it will help the process along.  Normally Siberians are very efficient at keeping their coats free of mats and tangles, but running a brush through their hair once a week is a good idea and most tend to like being groomed.
The Siberian males can weigh in a t 17 - 25 pounds and the females averaging 13 - 17 pounds.  Their over all appearance is one of great strength, force and size with an acute alertness topped off with a very sweet facial expression.  They are extremely agile and graceful leapers.  The general impression is one of roundness and circles, not of rectangles and squares of other breeds.  The roundness does not imply chubbiness however, the Siberians are firm boned, even as babies and adolescents, they should be solidly built.   

Siberians are extremely loving cats with lots of personality...playing - they are extremely athletic and if you think you can win against a Siberian while playing with a fishing pole toy or a feather toy...think again!!  Siberians are extremely agile and very fast!!  They are wonderful with children and other pets.

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