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At
a glance...
Body Size... Large
Coat Length... Long
Life span... 15 yrs |
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Siberian |
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Description... |
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 The Siberian is a large,
well muscled cat with a rounded head and tufted, upright ears with
complete furnishings. The coat is of medium length and thick, with a
dense undercoat. The coat may be longer on the limbs, and a ruff is
present in mature cats. Many colours and coat patterns are accepted.
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History...
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This is the native cat of
Russia. These originally were cats housed in monasteries, for rodent
control.
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Traits...
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Siberians are affectionate
and good with children. Despite their large size, they are agile and
playful.
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Health...
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No breed specific health
problems have been reported.
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Summary...
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The
Siberian is a medium to medium large, strong cat that hails from a
very unforgiving climate ... Siberia. The overall appearance should
be one of strength, and force with an excellent physical condition
and alertness, with a sweet facial expression. The breed is
extremely slow to mature taking as long as 5 years, and allowances
should be made for younger cats. The general impression is one of
roundness and circles, rather than rectangles and triangles.
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