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The Siberian is a long haired breed of cat. The Siberian cat breed is recognized by most cat organizations, which accept Siberians of any color (including color points) for competition.
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The Siberian has been recognized in major cat registries such as TICA and the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA).citation needed
On 6 February 2006, the Siberian was recognized for competition in the CFA Championship class.1
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev and his wife own a type of Siberian cat, a Neva Masquerade male cat named Dorofey. Dorofey used to fight with a cat belonging to Mikhail Gorbachev—who was Medvedev's neighbor—so the Medvedevs had to have Dorofey neutered.2
Known to be an exceptionally high jumper, the Siberian is a strong and powerfully built cat, with well proportioned characteristics that include strong hindquarters and large stomachs. They typically weigh between 15 to 20 pounds (6.8 to 9.1 kg) for the males, or 10 to 15 pounds (4.5 to 6.8 kg) for females.3 They are shorter and stockier than Maine Coon cats and Norwegian Forest Cats, even though they can attain approximately the same weight. Also, Siberians typically attain their full growth more slowly, typically over their first 5 years.3
Siberians are generally intelligent, playful, affectionate, and loyal, leading many to describe their character as dog-like. They enjoy the outdoors to a great degree.citation needed
While there is no scientific evidence, anecdotal evidence from breeders and pet owners claims that Siberians are hypoallergenic.4 Siberian fur is textured, medium-long and usually tabby patterned. Their fur is plush, can have a wide range of coloration (including points), and does not have a tendency to mat.citation needed
The Siberian is reportedly hypo-allergenic. Many people believe that the breed produces less Fel d1, the primary allergen present on cats.citation needed
In 1999 Indoor Biotechnologies tested the fur for four cats for Fel d 1; a mixed breed, two Siberians, and an Abyssinian.5 The results showed the Siberian and Abyssinian cat fur as having lower Fel d 1 levels than the mixed breed cat.5 Indoor Biotechnologies cautions that the Siberian levels were still high, and that the mixed breed sample was "exceptionally high."5 Indoor Biotechnologies warns against using these results to make decisions of pet ownership.5
On average, a Siberian cat's litter consists of 4 kittens.3 Some litters, however, have consisted of as few as one and as many as nine kittens.
While Siberians are a fairly recent introduction to the US (1990) and thus relatively rare (although popular), the breed can be seen in Russian paintings and writings dating back hundreds of years. This sets them apart from breeds that are the result of fairly recent selective breeding.citation needed
There is an increasing interest in Siberians worldwide, and they are currently accepted in all registries.citation needed