The recorded history shows that the Siberian breed has been around for at least a thousand years. They were first mentioned in Harrison Weir’s book “Our Cats” and information about them, the earliest record of which was shown in England in 1871. The Siberian cat was first exported to other countries in 1990. He is a candidate breed for most breeders. The Siberian cat, semi-longhaired, has a rich coat of cape in the winter. In 1987, MUSSA, a female cat of the breed with red and white markings, and TIMA, a male cat, were purchased and brought to Berlin. hans and BETTISCHULZ bred the first generation of Siberian cats in their NEWSKI cat house. since 1991, the Siberian cat breed has been established in France. it was recognized by FIFe in 1887. In 1990 ELIZABETHTERRELL introduced the first cats to his STARPOINT cat house in the U.S.A. TICA recognized the breed and published the standard for the breed in 1998.
- Siberian Forest Cat Morphological Characteristics
The Siberian Forest Cat has a long body and clearly speckled tiger spots in the white hair area of the coat. Although its fame has spread widely abroad, the number is still small, so it is very valuable. The traditional color of the Siberian Forest Cat is the golden tiger patch. However, other colors have emerged after later artificial breeding. The Siberian Forest Cat is born with a short coat and will not have a guard coat until it is three months old.
Size: Very large and compact body, stout and heavy.
Weight: 4.5 to 9 kg.
Head: Medium sized head, wide and triangular in shape with a rounded profile. The top of the head is flattened. The forehead is slightly convex and bulging. The cheeks are inconspicuous. The muzzle is rounded and moderately long. The head is more rounded than the Norwegian Forest Cat.
Ears: Moderately wide, with rounded tips. The hair on the back of the ear is short and the inner side of the ear is long. The lynx tip is preferred. Eyes are large and nearly round. Large spacing. Slightly slanted.
Eyes: The eye color of traditional adult cats is: green to yellow, while the eyes of accent-colored Siberian cats are orchid. There is no correlation between eye color and coat color.
Nose: The nose is wide between the eyes and tapers to a small, slightly curved hook at the tip.
Jaw: Rounded jaw. Long, thick moustache mats.
Limbs: Moderately long, rounded, thick and muscular neck. Body compact, moderately long. Back long and slightly elevated. Chest rounded. Bones are strong and well muscled. Hind legs slightly longer than front legs. Heavy bones. Very well developed muscles.
Pedipalps: Large, rounded claws with hair between the toes. All but one toe is retractable.
Tail: The tail is moderately long, broad at the base and covered with abundant hair. Thick.
Coat: Semi-long to long, shaggy, greasy, waterproof, and effective against the cold. Stiff guard hairs. Long abdominal hairs, with shorter partial hairs on the shoulders and chest. Long and abundant collar fur. Abundant undercoat fleece.
Coat color: The traditional color is golden tiger patch.
Temperament: Easy-going and charming.
- Siberian forest cat personality characteristics
In return for the gift of an Akita dog from Japan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba in the southern Russian resort of Sochi on July 28 that he would give back a Siberian forest cat. This cat is a common breed in Russia and can survive the extremely cold natural conditions of Siberia because of the thick fleece covering its entire body. Not only do ordinary Russians have a very close relationship with the cat, but even Russian dignitaries like it.
Pet cat species Siberian cats are resourceful and active, and it is the nature of cats to sharpen their claws and paws, so it is impossible to make them stop sharpening their claws. For a small cat, its claws are its most powerful weapon, so they must be sharpened from time to time by grinding off the aging cuticles. In addition, the sweat glands on a cat’s paws secrete an odor that stays when it scratches on furniture or walls. Just as dogs divide their territory by urine, cats need to divide their sphere of influence in the home. Nonetheless, if you let your cat just sharpen its claws, the sofa, curtains, chairs, carpets, wooden floors, wallpaper, etc. in your home will become tattered and terrible. Moreover, once the cat has determined the place to sharpen its claws, it will go there again and again, so the damage will be even worse. Therefore, responsible cat owners should start training their cats to develop good claw-sharpening habits as early as possible before the furniture is trampled.
- Siberian forest cat care knowledge
The Siberian forest cat is considered huge in size in the cat family. The average weight of an adult cat is 6 kg, with the largest reaching 12 kg. Its entire body is covered with fur, even around the neck there is a thick “fur collar”. The fur is hard, smooth and oily, with a dense, thick undercoat that helps them resist cold weather. The Siberian Forest Cat has long hind paws and moves with great dexterity.
When bathing the Siberian Forest Cat, first prepare a basin of warm water at about 40 degrees with a baby bath tub and slowly submerge the cat in the water, caressing the cat’s back while lifting the water up the cat’s body with your hands. Be careful not to get the water wet on the cat’s head and face, causing the cat to recoil. After the cat’s hair is completely wet, take the cat out of the water basin and rub the cat with diluted pet shampoo. Be careful not to miss the cat’s abdomen and armpits, and do not wash the face. After the foam is completely rubbed, put the cat into the water basin and wash it again. If not, change several tubs of water and try to rinse the cat completely clean. Then use a towel to dry the water on the cat, as dry as possible, so as to shorten the time to blow dry the hair. After drying, you can put the cat in a cardboard box and blow dry the cat with an electric hair dryer. The blow-drying process should not be too high, and the air outlet should be kept at a certain distance from the cat to avoid burning the cat hair. After drying, use steroid-free antibiotic eye drops and cat ear drops for proper maintenance of the cat’s eyes and ears.
- Siberian Forest Cat Feeding Requirements
The common colors of Siberian forest cats are black, gray and golden gray, but now many improved breeds appear in other colors or mixed colors, and the market price is usually several hundred or thousands of rubles (1 USD is about 32 rubles), and the better breeds can reach tens of thousands of rubles. In fact, Siberian forest cats are relatively well-behaved and do not always cling to their owners for pampering, nor do they always circle around the kitchen looking for food. Generally speaking, after eating, they will “go out to the street”, or find a small friend to play with, or do what they want to do.
When feeding the Siberian Forest Cat, it is important to pay attention to what it is not allowed to eat. Animal liver: Some cats love to eat animal liver and refuse to eat other foods. Animal liver contains a lot of vitamin A, but excessive intake of vitamin A can lead to muscle stiffness, neck pain, bone and joint deformation, and liver disease. High-fat foods: If the cat’s diet contains a lot of high-fat fish or fatty meat that is not fresh, this can lead to insufficient intake of vitamin E, which in turn can cause inflammation and extreme pain in the cat’s body fat. Raw fish: Some raw fish contain enzymes that can destroy vitamin B1, and vitamin B1 deficiency can lead to neurological disease in cats and can be fatal in severe cases. This enzyme can be destroyed by heating, so be sure to cook the fish before feeding it to the cat. Meat: Although the cat’s diet should be based on meat, feeding cats only meat can lead to uneven intake of minerals and vitamins, which can lead to serious disorders of bone metabolism. Dog food: The nutrients in dog food are not the same as those in cat food, and the nutrients in dog food are not able to meet the needs of cats. Although both dogs and cats are carnivores, dogs do not have as great a need for nutrients as cats. Cod liver oil: Special care should be taken when supplementing cats with additional vitamins and minerals. Excessive consumption of cod liver oil can lead to excessive intake of vitamin A and vitamin D, which in turn can lead to bone disease.
