Siberian Cats 101 : Fun Facts & Myths
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In today's video, we are going to talk about some interesting facts and myths about the Siberian Cat.
Ya tebya lyublyu! That means, “I love you,” in Russian. If you’ve never met a Siberian cat before, you’re going to want to learn that phrase now so you can tell the first one you come across just how incredible they are. Powerful and highly intelligent, these gentle giants are soft at heart and get along with just about everyone, even dogs.
Siberian cats, also called Siberian Forest cats or Moscow Longhairs, are a medium to large semi-longhair breed with males ranging from 15 to 20 pounds and females only slightly smaller.
They are strong, alert, and adventurous with lustrous coats and round, curious eyes. Siberians are a landrace breed, meaning they developed over time by adapting to their surroundings, which explains the thick coats needed to face those harsh Russian winters!
Because of their easygoing personalities and relatively low maintenance, they make great additions to active households full of kids and other furry family members.
Here are some interesting facts about the Siberian Cats.
1. Siberian Cat's Origin and History.
Siberian cats are believed to have originated in the dense forests of Siberia at least 1,000 years ago. Some people even think these silky beauties are the ancestors of all modern longhair cats. Little is known of their early stages, but these kitties most likely became domesticated when they sought out farms, shops, and monasteries as an escape from the brutal Siberian temperatures. Their first pet parents would have welcomed them for their sharp hunting skills.
Siberian cats probably traveled to the U.K. with Russian immigrants. Their first mention in Jolly Old England was in Harrison Weir's late 19th-century book Our Cats and All About Them where he mentioned them as participants in early cat shows. Believe it or not, Siberian cats didn’t make it to the U.S. until 19 90. They were incredibly expensive to import, but an enthusiast from Baton Rouge, named Elizabeth Terrell finally negotiated terms to bring a few over by exchanging four of her Himalayans. She welcomed one male, Kaliostro Vasenjkovich, and two females, Ofelia Romanova and Naina Romanova. Siberian cats are still fairly rare in the U.S.
2. Siberian Cat's Attributes.
Stocky yet agile, Siberian cats are powerfully built with strong hind legs that are slightly longer than their front legs, creating an arch. This makes them skilled jumpers and incredible athletes. They resemble Maine Coons and Norwegian Forest cats but with rounder heads and larger paws. They also have distinct round eyes, typically green or gold, that give them a friendly expression.
From tufted ears to exquisite neck ruff, to their big, bushy tail, the most remarkable attribute of a Siberian is their thick, three-layered coat. It consists of coarse and straight guard hairs, thin and wavy awn hairs, and a wooly down undercoat.
3. Siberian Cat's Grooming and Care.
Siberians are all kinds of fluffy, so you may worry that these kitties need a lot of grooming. Although they have a three-layered coat, Siberians have glossy fur that you only need to brush once or twice a week to avoid tangles and matting. They molt heavily at the end of winter and then have a lighter molting in the summer, so it’s a good idea to brush your pal daily during these times.
Trim your kitty’s nails weekly, and check their ears for redness or unpleasant odors. If you notice any buildup, clean gently with a damp cotton ball and contact your veterinarian in case it’s a sign of an ear infection.
For what it's worth, my siberian cat always knows when im sad or hurt and comes over and purrs on me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. he's a very good boy
Take care of them and they will make you happy! 😄
We're lucky enough to have a Siberian who lives above the office where we work, and he pops down to see us regularly. I remember a few months ago when I was having a bit of a hard time and the big man just came and sat on my lap, which he doesnt always do. I sat there stroking him for ages, he's the absolute king.
Siberian cats can read humans better than we can read them. It's freaky how psychic they are!
Our siberian cat is loved by everybody in the family, a lot of that information is true. He was a very positive addition to our family.
instablaster.
Going on 17 years with my guy, we've seen a lot of shit together that's for sure. He's also traveled more than most humans.
I don't know my Siberian's past history as he lived in the wild for some time before moving in, but he dislikes other animals..he only knows prey/predator mode. I never knew the breed before, he's amazing! Cuddly fluffball and superman (I have seen him fly), very fast, strong and athletic. I saw his paw prints in the snow when he sprinted after a squirrel and they were 9 ft. apart.
You need a good vacuum for when they lay on the floor.
Beautiful cats, they have such gorgeous thick tails
Such majestic beauties!! 😘
We love our little guy so much we are getting ready to welcome his younger brother in 2 weeks! Im allergic to cats and I can't tell you how wonderful it is to love my cat and not get sick/allergies and asthma! I can tell when one of our normal cats grooms him as I get a bit itchy. Our Fluffen gets along with all our people and pets. They love to be with you, but not ON you. Not necessarily lap cats, but they love attention and take care of me.
Agree!!! The best breed to have
sooo accurate!
I'm getting two siberian next year from a breeder. I so can not wait for their arrival.
Unfortunately, my Siberian Misha had a traumatic event with a dog early in his life, so no dogs for me. Misha is very sensitive to routine and likes to have very well established routines. Does anyone else notice that with their Siberian? I’m curious if it’s breed or personality.
Yes, very much so. Jemima experienced a windstorm and two days after I got sick. She barely ate and stayed right next to me in bed. I ended up taking her to my veterinarian because she didn’t want to eat. Jemima is very intuitive and loving...
Mine, too! Cleo knows our routines and she expects them. 🙂
Beautiful cats
Perfection made cat.
the best
My Siberian is anything but sociable 😂😂
Agreed, is it female? I had to raise my friend's 2 month old rescue kitt for a month but she attached to me, n kinda her but a far 2nd place.
She doesn't mind dogs, hates other cats, and only likes a small handful of ppl. Most other ppl she ignores or straight disappears.
100 points for the siberians :D
Ngl my siberian cat is a russian mob of the street i live in
They're big and have thick manes & coats bro...a kit i raised a month for a friend is siberian n they're tough cats as it is, but their coats to other cats have gotta be kinda like me fighting you with football pads on.
My siberian, Mya, calls out in the middle of the night. Sometimes she'll do this for weeks on end and then not for a while. It's the craziest thing. She's 8 and she's always done this. She's been fixed since she was 10 months old, and the call isn't an in heat signal. I've taken her to the vet many times and there's seemingly nothing wrong with her.. Any idea of why she might be doing this?
They’re just talkative cats. My Siberian does it too, especially at night when he thinks we’re all asleep. I think they just like to chat.
@@theresaparkhurst1684 whatever it is it's freaky.😍
Have you tried a night light? Some older cats can have trouble seeing at night. Otherwise, if she has access to a window on first floor, she might just be seeing an animal outside.
@@marcilk7534 oh, that's a thought, but she's Always done this. She has night terrors, I know that, but they aren't every night. She had a tough start in life.
@@smorisch poor dear. Just needs to be reminded she’s safe I guess.
Is it better to get one male and one female? Has anyone had two females and had problems? I am thinking of getting kittens (from the same litter) , but I want to make sure they will get along when they are adults (both fixed).
There's nothing wrong when choosing one male and one female, 2 females or 2 males. There might be a little problems once you've get 1 male and 2 females or 2 females and 1 male. :)
@@kittenlife6650 Thank you 😊 that helped a lot. I've never had an indoor cat, and I want to do this right.
We have 2 brothers that were litter mates and they are inseparable. I would try to pay attention to which pairs of kittens seem bonded in the litter and choose that way.
Couldn't finish the video because of the terrible synthetic voiceover.