The Siberian Forest is a large, muscular cat with a thick furry coat. It looks similar to the Maine Coon but is more round. It also has beautiful yellow-green eyes.
Personality
This cat breed is very sociable, affectionate and like climbing to great heights. The Siberian is also very smart and enjoys games that are mentally stimulating. It's not overly demanding and not clingy. It gets on well with children and dogs.
Breed Characteristics
| Origin: | Russia, ancient |
| Life Span: | 12-15 years |
Siberian Build Information
The Siberian Forest is a large, muscular cat with a thick furry coat. It looks similar to the Maine Coon but is more round. It also has beautiful yellow-green eyes.
| Size: | Large |
Behaviour and Personality
This cat breed is very sociable, affectionate and like climbing to great heights. The Siberian is also very smart and enjoys games that are mentally stimulating. It's not overly demanding and not clingy. It gets on well with children and dogs.
| Activity Level: | High |
| Affection Level: | High |
| Kid Friendliness: | Very friendly |
Appearance
| Grooming: | Moderate (Needs regular brushing to prevent coat from tangling, occasional bathing, nail trimming and teeth cleaning) |
Siberian Common Health Conditions
Siberian Pet Insurance
When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.