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BREED
STANDARD - The
Siberian Cat is one of the 2 Largest Cats, and is very similar
in size to a Maine Coon, just cuter and more "dog like" in
personality! It's large rounded head, a modified wedge, is
one of "circles" rather than "triangular" like the Maine Coon.
In our opinion, the Siberian Cat is the most beautiful, loyal,
affectionate cat on the planet.
The
breed standard with TICA ( The International Cat Association)
as follows:
RECOGNIZED
CATEGORY / DIVISIONS/COLORS: Traditional Category, all Divisions,
all colors.
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION: The Siberian is a large, strong cat which takes
5 years to mature. The females weigh less than the males. They
are extremely agile and great leapers. Their muscles are mighty,
outstanding and powerful. The back is long and very slightly
curved or arched, but appears horizontal when in motion. Convex
muscular waist and round, compact belly develop with age. The
hind legs, when straightened, are slightly longer than the forelegs.
The paws are round, big and quite powerful. The overall appearance
should be one of great strength, force and size with an excellent
physical condition and alertness; the facial expression is quite
sweet. The general impression is one of roundness and circles,
rather than the rectangles and triangles of similar breeds.
HEAD:
The head is a modified wedge of medium size with rounded contours,
broader at the skull and narrowing slightly to a full rounded
muzzle with well-rounded chin. There may be a slight muzzle
curvature, but the transition between the side of the head and
the muzzle is gentle and inconspicuous. The cheek bones are
neither high set nor prominent. There should be a good distance
between the ears and eyes. The top of the head is flat, with
a slight nose curvature before the tip. The neck is medium-long,
rounded, substantial, and well muscled.
TAIL:
The tail is medium in length, wide at the base, blunt at the
tip without ticking or kinks, evenly and thickly furnished.
EARS:
The ears are medium-large, wide and set as much on the sides
of the head as on the top; ideal position is 1 to 1-1/2 ear
width apart. The tips are rounded and the ear tilts forward.
Lynx tipping is desirable. Hair over the back of the ears is
short and thin; from the middle of the ear, the furnishings
become longer and cover the base completely.
EYES:
The large, almost round eyes are set wide with the outer corner
slightly angled toward the lower base of the ear. There is no
relationship between eye color and coat color/pattern, however,
the typical adult color is yellow-green.
COAT:
This is a moderately long to longhaired cat, with hair on the
shoulder blades and lower part of the chest being thick and
slightly shorter. There should be an abundant ruff setting off
the large, impressive head. There is a tight undercoat, thicker
in cold weather. Allow for warm weather coats. The coat gives
the impression of lacquer and oil when ungroomed. The hair may
thicken to curls on the belly and britches, but a wavy coat
is not characteristic. The skin may have a bluish cast. Clear
strong colors and patterns desirable, but are secondary to type.
ALLOWANCES: buttons, spots or lockets.
PENALIZE:
Adult cats not having substantial weight. Straight profile.
Narrow or fox-like muzzle. Almond shaped eyes. Very long legs.
VARIETIES:
The Siberian Cats come in a variety of colors and markings.
Taken from CFA (Cat Fanciers Breed Standard) All colors are
genetically possible. In the traditional class all colors and
combinations are accepted with or without white. In the tabby
group white or off white is allowable on the chin, breast, and
stomach area. Buttons, spots or lockets are allowable in all
colors. The pattern/color descriptions are the same as the Persian.
In the colorpoint class, mitted, bicolor, lynx and tortie patterns
are allowed. The pattern/color descriptions for the colorpoint,
mitted and bicolor are the same as the Ragdoll. The pattern
description for lynx points and tortie points are the same as
a Birman. In the traditional colors, description for the blue
golden is the same as the golden except tips are blue rather
than black. No outcrosses are allowed for this breed.
COLORPOINTS:
Russians have had the colorpoints as a part of their breeding
program since records were kept by the various cat fancy clubs
in Russia. People had thought that long ago the feral pointed
patterned cats and the feral Siberian cats “got together”
along the banks of the Neva River in Leningrad ( which is now
named St. Petersburg ) in the 1960’s. Russian breeders
soon noticed the festive pattern of these cats and began incorporating
them into their Siberian breeding program. The Russians use
the nickname “Neva Masquerade” for this breed- Neva
for the river and Masquerade for the coloring. Neva Masquerade
is not a separate class of the Siberians but is a Siberian.
According to breeders no outcross has ever been used to produce
the colorpoint Siberian. They say that being a natural breed
of cat anything is possible in any line of the breed. Three
breeders in United States soon noticed that there were not any
of the colorpoints here. When the kittens arrived controversy
began on acceptance of the colorpoint. After much debate the
colorpoints are now an accepted part of the Siberian standard
in the United States. Many other countries still do not allow
the colorpoints into their breed standards of acceptance.
PERSONALITY: The Siberians have a wonderful dog like purrrrrrrsonality
and they are very affectionate!!! A Siberian never runs off
and hides under a chair or bed when seeing a stranger. Unlike
many breeds this breed will come over and greet the stranger.
They are very intelligent and learn quickly and even "problem
solve" to get what they want. They love to be spoken to
and will come running if called by name. Siberians also have
a triple purr and unlike other breeds have a chirping sound
when coming up to greet you. They also have a large bushy tail
that stands at attention and does a shimmering effect when happy,
that may look like they are spraying to some which is not what
they are doing. Siberians have a fascination with water, often
dropping toys into their water dishes or investigating bathtubs
before they dry. This is the ideal lap cat that is calm and
yet very active at playtime.
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