Siberian cats and kittens Addocats

The Siberian cat is a breed that developed in Russia and is widely known for its beauty. The Neva masquerade cat, a variation of the Siberian breed, is distinguished by its color and elegant appearance, with bright blue eyes.

The Neva masquerade cat is a magnificent breed that garners increasing attention and genuine interest. These cats have a good health and a long lifespan. They are relatively large, with males weighing up to 8kg, while females are smaller and more agile.

Siberian cats are slow to mature, taking up to 5 years to fully develop. They have a well-developed backbone and powerful muscles, making them excellent jumpers and nimble hunters when allowed to roam freely. Their fur is beautiful, thick, and water-repellent, shedding only once a year, which makes it easy to maintain cleanliness in the house. They enjoy grooming and respond well to being combed.

Neva masquerade cats and traditional Siberian cats can adapt to different climates, even in warm areas, by shedding their extra fur and sporting a lighter coat. Despite their tough appearance, these cats have a calm and balanced character. They are fearless protectors of their territory, loyal friends to their owners, and patient playmates to children. However, Neva cats may be wary of strangers.

Siberian cats are friendly and communicate well with people. They have dignity and are never obsessive, but they love to "talk" to their owners and are attentive listeners. They have a strong maternal instinct and take care of their kittens for an extended period. Male cats are also excellent fathers and can help care for the kittens. Kittens also care for each other, licking their relatives, sleeping and playing together, which makes Siberians wonderful pets.

These cats get along well with any size dog and rarely exhibit bad behavior, as good manners are fixed at the genetic level. Owners of Siberian and Neva Masquerade cats enjoy their company, as they remain active, interested in life, and emotionally healthy in the presence of other cats.

When determining conformity to breed standards, size is not the primary factor.

The head of a Siberian cat has a trapezoidal shape with rounded contours, and the forehead is slightly convex. The muzzle is broad and rounded, and the nose is straight and broad. The chin is rounded and matches the nose. The eyes are big and oval, with no association between eye color and coat color. The ears are medium-sized and wide apart, with the base being quite wide and the tips rounded. The neck is thick, strong, and muscular.

The body is of medium length, strong, and muscular, with a barrel-shaped firm belly. The legs are of medium length, with the hind legs being slightly longer than the forepaws. The paws are large and rounded, with pubescence between the pads.

The tail is broad at the base, with a thick stem and a blunt tip, densely and evenly pubescent.

The coat of a Siberian cat is semi-long and structured, with a rather hard, straight cover hair and a thick undercoat. Adult cats have a tightly fitting undercoat that thickens during winter. The hair may thicken to curls on the belly and "britches," but the waviness is not a defining characteristic of the breed. The breed comes in all traditional colors (solid and patterned) as well as point colors, with or without white. Invalid colors include chocolate, lilac, cinnamon, fawn, and the color called "Burma." Saturated color and clear pattern for traditional tabby colors are desirable.