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About Siberian
Cats
It seems that most people who are allergic to
cats do not have symptoms with a Siberian cat. However there are
still a few that will still have allergic reactions. I do not
guarantee them to be allergy free.
It is thought that the reason most people don’t
react to these cats is because of the lower FEL D-1 level (the
allergy triggering protein cats produce). However those with severe
allergies may still have an allergic reaction.
The Siberian cat is gentle, friendly and loyal
which are good with children and adjust well to other pets. They
have moderately longhaired coats in various colors and patterns.
They are originally from Russia; they were first imported into the
United States in 1990 by Elizabeth Terrell of Starpoint Cattery.
They were imported into Australia in 2002 by Marie Mahoney of
Miakoschka Siberians near Brisbane.
The Siberian is a medium to large cat with the
overall appearance of excellent physical condition, strength and
power, modified by a sweet facial expression. The general impression
of the body is one of circles and roundness. Siberians are slow to
mature, taking as long as 5 years to reach full maturity. Female are
smaller than the males, with the females weighing approximately 8 to
10 pounds and the males at approximately 14 to 16 pounds.
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