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Due to husbands health, cattery closing, I have a few older retired
breeders looking for good homes. I no longer have any kittens- Breeding Siberians since 1993.
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The Siberian Cat is a physically affectionate cat that loves
attention. They are a mellow breed and therefore make great companions for people of all ages. They are happy
to share your lap or your bed ( usually right on your pillow ) with you. They are very intelligent and learn quickly
and they seem to "problem solve" to get what they want. I fell in love with the overall "purr" sonality of the Siberian.
They seem to have dog-like qualities and love to be spoken to and will come running when they hear you call their name.
Many have taught their Siberians to walk on a leash and to play fetch and hide and seek. I wanted a cat that wanted
to be around people and a cat that was not to high strung. I found that and so much more with the Siberian breed.
I have found that most people can't have just one Siberian, as many have come back for more. The
Siberian is a natural survival breed from Russia. This intelligent, bold breed is a medium-large cat with a muscular
build and rounded contours with very expressive eyes. The Siberian can take as long as five years to mature. The
first year to year and a half, they grow in size, after that, they fill out and become more solid. A mature Siberian
will look and feel much heavier than they really are. The medium long to long coat is most spectacular in the Winter.
The coat on most Siberians kittens becomes full the Winter after their first birthday. Most Siberians love to be brushed
and will even roll over for you to get their underside. Even though their coats are lower maintenance than other longhaired
breeds, it is a good idea to comb them now and again to prevent matting.
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Siberian History
The Siberians were recorded as participants in the first cat show in
England in the 1700's and have been judged to grand International Champions prior to their export. Old Soviet law discouraged
pet oenership due to housing and food shortages and war depleted representatives of various purebreds. It was only in
1987 that the Russian Cat Clubs ( recognized as individual registries in Russia) began to keep official records in an attempt
to retrieve what had been lost. On June 28,1990, the first Siberians were imported to the United States by Elizabeth
Terrell of Starpoint Cattery. With a lot of time, money and hard work the Siberian breed was registered in six of the
United States Cat registries. The Siberian began to be shown in the NBC ( New Breed & Color) class. Many of
us worked with the Siberian to bring them where they are today into Championship status. On February 28, 1997, the first
colorpoint Siberians were imported from St. Petersburg, Russia into the United States, by us here at Willowbrook Cattery.
They were shown in the NBC class also until they advanced to Championship status in May of 2002. Since first being imported
the Siberian has found its way into many hearts across the country and around the world.
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