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Five Diamond Siberians
Want a "crash course" on a Siberian?
The Siberian is one of three forest cats: the Maine Coon and Norwegian being
the other two. As their name implies, they are native to Siberia. They are large,
long-haired cats with triple-thick coats. One of the nicest features of these coats
is their minimal shedding -- they "molt" twice a year vs. a constant shedding that
many breeds do. When you put down your Siberian, you won't be wearing a fur
coat.
The Siberian is a cat for "dog people". It is not an aloof cat. It comes when it is
called, it knows its name, it will greet you at the door, will follow you around the
house, may play fetch with you and may very well become your new best friend.
It is thought that the Siberian has a reduced production of the Fel D1 protein --
the protein which is makes the dander on a cat's fur. In addition to limited
shedding, this feature may make the Siberian an attractive option for those with
mild allergies who are looking for a cat.
American History of the Siberian (tiny summary):
Elizabeth Terrell, a breeder of Himalayans, found that the Russians were
interested in importing Himalyans. She worked to establish a trade: 4
Himalayans for 3 Siberians. In 1990, this trade was finally made and the three
original Siberians were imported to the US -- these cats can still be seen on a lot
of pedigrees if you look for "Starpoint" lines.
The Siberian is one of three forest cats: the Maine Coon and Norwegian being
the other two. As their name implies, they are native to Siberia. They are large,
long-haired cats with triple-thick coats. One of the nicest features of these coats
is their minimal shedding -- they "molt" twice a year vs. a constant shedding that
many breeds do. When you put down your Siberian, you won't be wearing a fur
coat.
The Siberian is a cat for "dog people". It is not an aloof cat. It comes when it is
called, it knows its name, it will greet you at the door, will follow you around the
house, may play fetch with you and may very well become your new best friend.
It is thought that the Siberian has a reduced production of the Fel D1 protein --
the protein which is makes the dander on a cat's fur. In addition to limited
shedding, this feature may make the Siberian an attractive option for those with
mild allergies who are looking for a cat.
American History of the Siberian (tiny summary):
Elizabeth Terrell, a breeder of Himalayans, found that the Russians were
interested in importing Himalyans. She worked to establish a trade: 4
Himalayans for 3 Siberians. In 1990, this trade was finally made and the three
original Siberians were imported to the US -- these cats can still be seen on a lot
of pedigrees if you look for "Starpoint" lines.