The Siberian cat, originating from the cold Siberian region, has a very friendly and active personality. She needs plenty of movement and variety to satisfy her curious and intelligent nature. In this article, learn about the history, character and many other interesting facts about the "Siberian cat" breed.
Size: medium to large;
Weight: 3-6 kg for male cats / 4.5 - 8 kg for female cats;
Lifespan: 13-18 years;
Body type: muscular and heavy;
Coat color: all colors are acceptable, except chocolate, cinnamon, lilac, deerskin, Burmese dot and oriental shorthair dot color;
Appearance characteristics: medium length, very dense hair, large and muscular;
Breed type: semi-hairy breed;
Country of origin: Siberia (Russia);
This cat breed is approved by FIFE, WCF, GCCF, TICA and CFA;
Typical breed diseases: There are currently no known diseases.
Character traits of Siberian cats
The Siberian cat is a forest cat from cold Siberia with a very friendly and active personality. She needs plenty of movement and variety to satisfy her curious and intelligent nature. In addition, Siberian cats are very affectionate, friendly, and love to pet regularly. Once she has a connection with someone, she shows it.
Although she has a very close bond with humans, she also enjoys roaming nature alone for hours, hunting and exploring the world around her. This independent but loving personality makes them pleasant companions. An excellent hunter, she is also a popular rat catcher.
Since the Siberian cat is very sociable, it is recommended not to let it live alone. The Siberian cat is also very suitable for small families with children: it is very fun and friendly, so children can have a good time with this forest cat. In addition, this fluffy cat also loves to snuggle comfortably on the sofa.
In addition, Siberian cats are very easy to care for: they usually self-clean and tidy their thick hair. However, you should comb them regularly to prevent knots. This forest cat is also very robust and resistant to disease
Historical and origin varieties
The Siberian cat originally came from northern Russia and was called Sibirskaja Koschka in Russian. It has been here for centuries, but it has not been consciously nurtured for a long time. As an excellent hunter, this cat breed is still a popular domestic cat in Russia because it likes to deal with unwanted visitors, such as mice.
The Siberian cat was mentioned as early as 1864 in the zoological reference work "The Animal Life of Brem", which describes a long-haired cat from Siberia, but it was not recognized until later. This strong forest cat was only introduced to Europe in 1984, when Russian construction workers brought it from the cold north. Here, it quickly won people's love. The Siberian cat was first recognized globally as a separate breed in East Germany in 1987. There, for the first time, it was called the "Siberian Forest Cat". Today, this active cat is popular worldwide and is bred in 35 countries.
Like the Maine and the Norwegian Forest Cat, the Siberian cat belongs to the forest cat breed. The Siberian cat was officially recognized by the World Cat Federation (WCF) in 1992 and subsequently by the Elvis Presley Alliance (FIFe) in 1998.
Interesting and worth knowing
In the movie Voll Verkatert, a Siberian cat plays the lead role. Tom Brand (played by Kevin Spacey) is a billionaire adventurer who has a hard time spending time with his family. To compensate for his frequent absences, he buys his daughter a cat from a strange salesman (Christopher Walken). However, on the way home, he is in a car accident and finds himself transformed into the body of the cat. A journey begins, making him think about life. Played by the Siberian cat breed.
Although the cat is not well-known in movies and television, it is a real star with nearly 26,000 followers on some fans. The account shows the Siberian cat's adventurous life between camping and forest walks.