Breed Information

Siberian

Siberian cats are lovable and loyal family companions who get along well with children and other pets. Learn more about this rugged Russian cat breed.
 
Siberian
           
HEIGHT
  • 10–12 inches
WEIGHT
  • 12–15 pounds
LIFE SPAN
  • 8–10 years
GOOD WITH
  • children
    •  
  • seniors
    •  
  • dogs
    •  
  • cats
    •  
  • families
TEMPERAMENT
  • sociable
    •  
  • affectionate
    •  
  • bold
INTELLIGENCE
  • high
SHEDDING AMOUNT
  • seasonal
PLAYFULNESS
  • high
ACTIVITY LEVEL
  • active
VOCALNESS
  • quiet
COAT LENGTH
  • long
COLORS
  • white
  • black / ebony
  • red / orange
  • blue / gray
  • lavender / silver
  • cream / beige / tan
  • chocolate / brown / sable
  • cinnamon
  • fawn
  • lilac
OTHER TRAITS
  • hypoallergenic
  • easy to train
  • requires lots of grooming
  • friendly toward humans
  • friendly toward other pets
  • friendly toward strangers
  • high prey drive
  • strong loyalty tendencies
  • good lap cat
  • tolerates being picked up
 

Siberian cats are (as their name suggests) native to Siberia, a region of Russia known for long, harsh winters. Their rugged origins are reflected in their long, weatherproof triple coat and strong bodies.

These alert and solidly built cats are somewhat kittenish in personality. This breed is sweet-natured and loves to cuddle. Siberians are totally devoted to their pet parents and generally get along well with children and other pets.

Siberian kittens typically cost between $1,200 and $4,000, depending on pedigree and age. Why the high price tag? This breed is expensive due to their high demand and the relatively low number of purebred Siberian cats outside of Russia—so they’re pretty rare in the U.S.

 
 

Appearance

These medium-sized cats were certainly built for their environment in the forests of icy Siberia. Siberian cats have long, triple-layered, water-resistant coats and sturdy, muscular bodies that seem heavy compared to their size.

Temperament

Siberian cats are super affectionate and have playful personalities. These cats mature very slowly, both physically and emotionally. It can take the Siberian as long as five years to reach adulthood, which means they spend a significant portion of their life acting like kittens.

Despite their youthful attitudes, Siberian cats are typically pretty mellow and quiet. When they do make noise, it will likely be a little purr or chirp to express some affection to their favorite people. Speaking of favorite people: The Siberian loves pretty much everyone. You can count on this family pet to get along with children and other animals.