Siberian

The national cat of Russia, the Siberian has been around for over 1,000 years. These cats were among the first to participate in cat shows in 1871 in England. They first entered the United States in 1990. This rare breed has a big following; people get on waiting lists to adopt Siberian litters. This cat has a lush, medium-length coat that is proof that it originally comes from chilly climates. The coat comes in all colors. With large and circular eyes that comes in green, gold, or blue, the Siberian is stocky and strong. It is the largest cat breed and grows to full size slowly. It reaches full size at about five years of age. This cat is agile and can jump high. You might find it on top of a refrigerator. When it comes to personality, it is quite gentle and calm. It is very loving toward its family members and loves sitting on laps. Its coat becomes heavier during the wintertime. It sheds heavily during the spring and fall seasons; thus, it needs daily brushing at these times. Despite its hair and shedding, Siberians usually do not trigger allergies in people who usually suffer from allergies to cats.