What do Siberian cats look like?
Animals of this breed have been known in our country for many centuries. Initially, they were brought to Siberia by Asian traders, and these cats were called Bukhara. They took root in the new place and regularly helped in the fight against rodents. Thanks to merchants, over time the animals settled throughout the country, and later gained popularity throughout the world. They were identified as a separate breed in the 20th century.
Siberian cats are distinguished by their beauty and grace. Photo: endomass/Depositphotos
Siberian cats Siberian cats are medium to large sized animals. Their body is powerful, muscular, with smooth and rounded outlines. Females are usually smaller than males. Moreover, Siberians reach maturity at about five years.
The natural conditions in which the breed was formed left their mark on the appearance of the animals.
Their coat is medium or long, with a double thick undercoat and dense guard hair. Tassels are often noticeable at the tips of the ears, which is why they appear pointed, although they have a rounded shape. The collar on the neck, panties on the hind legs and tail are very fluffy.
There are quite a lot of color options for Siberian cats - solid, tortoiseshell, tabby and others. Eyes also come in different shades - from golden to green and blue. There are also cats with heterochromia, that is, with unequal colors of the iris. Animals with color-point color and blue eyes are distinguished as a special subspecies - Neva Masquerade.
When talking about Siberian cats, they often mention their hypoallergenicity. But according to experts, this statement is not entirely true and has no scientific evidence. Indeed, some Siberians have a reduced content of the Fel d 1 protein in their saliva, which in many cases is the cause of the reaction of the human body. But this cannot be applied to all representatives of the breed, so owners of such pets are not insured against allergies.
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