Siberian Russian cat, who arrived in Russia, was originally of unknown breed. The most likely scenario of its origin is that travelers, traders, or immigrants were brought to Russia. They subsequently turned into reliable long-haired Siberian cats.
Siberian cat breed has existed for more than 1000 years. Siberian cat is still quite rare in North America.
These large, strong, reliable cats developed to withstand the harsh climatic conditions of the Siberian climate. As a result of the cat, they began to change the smooth hair to a more fluffy coat. Semi-long-haired cats of Siberian breed have thick, luxurious wool, which is more complete in winter than in summer. Cats of Siberian breed today have a wide variety of their wool.
To achieve total weight and growth of wool, cats need about five years, although this breed of cats can reproduce at an earlier age. When they reach their full size, females usually weigh 8-11 kg and males 12-16, and sometimes even more.
Siberian cats are among the most popular breed of cats. Faithful and tender animals, they tend to greet family members at the door, they are also quite easily trained. Siberian cats are quite friendly and can even play in adulthood in toys and with children.
Their wool is not so inclined to confusion as in Persian cats, Siberians require regular haircut, their wool should be well-groomed, at least once a week. To comb the wool, use a steel comb. Additional haircut may be required during the seasons (spring and autumn). Siberians are the most healthy and hardy breed.
This breed of kittens is the most affectionate and gentle to the owner. With your child, a Siberian kitten can play. Siberian cats are quite sensitive and sensitive, therefore, with any manifestation of aggression, cats begin to take revenge. Such a feature of character cats are more like a Siamese breed of cats.
Siberian cats also like to drink milk, and like all other cats do not refuse a piece of fish. The breed of cats grew in the cold, so the habitual heat of the apartments and the fish on the saucer can sometimes scare off cats. In no case should you feed the cats with harmful dry foods, which are offered by all food producers for animals.
Siberian cats love water, and love to play in the water. Therefore, swimming for them is a pleasure. In order to buy a cat, you should buy a special foam or shampoo for animals, in particular - for cats. There are also such manufacturers of cosmetics for animals that offer shampoos and other products specifically for the Siberian breed of cats.
You should never forget about your own affection for the cat. You can scold animals, but in no case do not beat. After all, they are also beings, and therefore it is by no means worth raising their hand to them.
In the game, such cats are more tender than graceful and nimble. Therefore, even a small child, you can leave to play with the cat, not being afraid that she will bite him.
The breed of cats in the world is a great variety, and they all need, like people, in care, coziness and warmth. Siberian cats, in turn, can live without heat. Accustomed to live in the cold, amidst the cold and winter, they do not get used to heat in the same way as other breeds of cats. But this does not mean that the Siberian breed does not need "home heat". For such cats, homeowness is played by the tenderness of the owner and affection. Therefore, make sure that it is in abundance.