If you want a big ball of fun loving fur, look no further, the Siberian Cat, also known as the "Siberian Forest Cat", may be exactly what you are looking for!

This Russian cat is big, but gentle and loyal. Being quite shrewd, it might trick you a few times, but its endearing looks will hold you entranced. Keep your knickknacks out of reach-they are great climbers. Sometimes described as dog-like, these massive cats are really quite sweet and affectionate, with surprisingly quiet voices. Gentle as Siberians are, they are a good fit with children and other pets. Some have reported that these cats may not produce allergic responses in those who are normally allergic to cats.

Weighing between 15 and 20 pounds, Siberians have powerful muscles enabling their astounding leaping ability. They have long, rounded bodies; big paws; and a broad, wedge shaped head. This semi-long haired breed has a short, dense undercoat with a fairly long outer-coat, a thick ruff, and a bushy tail. Many colors exist, but brown tabby with a white neck ruff and paws is the most popular. The impressive head has a flat top with a slightly curving nose and wide-set ears with rounded tops tilting forward. Lynx tipping is also found. Eyes are large, wide-set and almost round with yellow-green coloring. Siberians take five years to reach maturity.

Siberians have existed in northern Russia for centuries, but their exact history is unknown. It is believed that they are the ancestors of all modern long haired cats, including the Angora and the Persian. They were first introduced to the United States in June 1990, and are still considered rare in America. Breeders were very active in getting American Associations to accept the Siberian. Incredibly, they achieved advancement to Championship status in 6 of the 7 registries that recognized the breed. The Colorpoint Siberian Cat was discovered in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) in the 1960s. It is believed this cat evolved from homeless Siberians breeding with Siamese.

Siberians require regular grooming. They are not as prone to matting as some breeds, but weekly combing helps with shedding and tangles.

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