Raising Siberian kittens: description of the breed, character, photo

Representatives of this breed, like other furry pets, regardless of gender and age, can be charming, playful and playful.

Here useful information will be provided on how to organize food, how to take care of the fur, how to care for it in case of illness, and other things that those who have chosen a Siberian blue cat as a pet need to know.

This information will be useful and interesting to those who adore cats and want to purchase or adopt a representative of this breed into their home. However, you need to know that the cost of these beauties is usually quite high, due to the unique features of the breed, however, there are exceptions.

Breed standard Russian Blue

These cats are among the most fashionable, and not only in the post-Soviet space. They have short fur, an elongated body, an elegant neck, and an elongated and tapering tail. The limbs are long, the paws are smoothly outlined (see photo of the Russian Blue cat).

A distinctive feature of these animals is the silver color of their fur with a bluish tint. The main hairs and the undercoat are characterized by the same length, which is why the coat looks dense and silky.

The following are considered defects:

• gap in bite exceeding 0.2 cm;
• downward deflection of the spine;
• deep-set eyes;
• the presence of stains on the fur leads to disqualification;
• Aggressive behavior also leads to rejection.

How to choose a kitten

A purebred kitten can only be bought in nurseries, a club or at an exhibition. Purchasing through private advertisements increases the risk of having a sick pet or an ordinary yard kitten. Only a felinologist can distinguish a real Siberian cat.

A purebred Siberian cat must have a pedigree that includes at least 3 generations of animals that fully comply with the standard.

You can reserve a kitten using a photo, but a visit to the nursery is required. Key points to pay attention to when choosing a kitten:

• The baby should not be either too timid or aggressive. React adequately to affection and sit calmly in a person’s arms.
• The kitten is adopted at the age of 2.5-3 months, when the first vaccinations have been done and toilet training and scratching post have been completed. It is recommended to adopt show-class kittens at least 5 months old. At this age, it is possible to evaluate the appearance, determine compliance with the standard and predict a show career.
• Inspect the fur for parasites and dandruff. Hair should be healthy and shiny.
• A healthy kitten has clean ears and eyes without discharge. Everything is clean under the tail too. The baby should be moderately well-fed. Kittens at the age of 3 months can weigh 700-800 grams.
• White Siberian kittens, especially those with blue eyes, are tested for deafness.

Cost of Siberian kittens

In many ways, how much a Siberian kitten costs depends on its belonging to the breed class:

• Pet class or pets are not shown and are not allowed to be bred. In nurseries the price can be 10-30 thousand rubles. (+\- 5-10 thousand)
• The most common breed class is - such animals can participate in breeding and cost more - 30-60 thousand rubles.
• The best representatives of the breed - show class Siberian kittens - are highly valued. The cost starts from 60 thousand rubles.

Features of the Siberian Blue breed

These cats are considered semi-longhaired. The bluish coloration of the fur of Siberian cats was obtained as a result of crossing animals with a silver color and a recessive coloration with no agouti.

According to the standard, the fur of this breed is supposed to be uniformly colored along the entire body and have no hints of pattern.

Origin story

Despite its name, the grandmothers of the Siberian cat are considered to be people from Asia. Traveling with traders, Bukhara cats reached Siberia and, together with merchants, began to develop vast territories.

Local residents willingly bought animals for their dexterity and dexterity in fighting rodents. Gradually, Bukhara cats became close to representatives of local wild breeds, and their kittens acquired fluffy and warm skin and excellent hunting skills.

It is believed that the first representatives of this breed appeared in the east of the Urals and gradually spread throughout the cold region. The first mention of these animals was recorded in written sources of the 16th century.

In any photo, a Siberian cat shows all the charm of the fluffy breed.

The emergence of the Russian Blue

These cats first appeared on the territory of Russia, but British citizen Karen Cox began deliberately selecting the breed. In 1893, she brought two kittens from Arkhangelsk to England.

During the Second World War, these cats were threatened with complete oblivion, but with the further work of specialists they were saved. In their historical homeland, interest in these internationally revered animals arose only in the last decade of the 20th century.

Domestic felinologists brought imported cats together with home-grown ones, and as a result, the Russian Blue breed re-established itself in Russia.

What can be concluded

It is an unspeakable happiness to be loved and needed. A Russian Siberian cat will give such pleasure to its owner.

Siberian cat breed photo

An ideal friend, gentle, loving, caring, playful and funny, what more could you ask for. And if you add intelligence and devotion to the above qualities, then in the end, the owners get an excellent pet. His curiosity knows no bounds.

Friendliness allows you to have other brothers in the family; there will be no quarrels between them, but one thing needs to be taken into account - the cat will always be the master of the situation (by virtue of its nature, because it is “on its own mind”).

Interesting! “Square of Siberian cats” exists in Tyumen. The monument consists of twelve cast iron figurines. In honor of the Siberians who saved the art gallery of the famous historical “Hermitage” from an invasion of rats during the Second World War.

Only one negative point awaits the owner: to provide proper care for the pet’s luxurious coat in time, during the molting period. But this is not a global, unsolvable problem.

Siberian blue

Thus, through the efforts of our and English felinologists, not only Siberian beauties with long hair were obtained, but also with short hair (see photos of Siberian cats of the standard breed).

Siberian fur does not cause allergies, so people suffering from this scourge can afford them.

Where to get or buy a Siberian kitten?

You have decided on the breed and want to buy a Siberian kitten. But where can I get it or buy it? How to do this correctly? How do Siberian kittens differ from different breeders?

The main sites for the sale of Siberian kittens:

• free advertisement boards (Avito, Yula, etc.): you can look at all advertisements for a week and choose a kitten for yourself;
• shelters: you can adopt a kitten or an adult cat, which will look like a Siberian, inexpensively or free of charge;
• social networks: many breeders of Siberian cats have pages for their catteries on social networks - check out their offers;
• official websites of nurseries: professional catteries have official websites of their nurseries, where you can get acquainted in detail with the history of the nursery, with its cats and female cats, and also choose a purebred Siberian kitten.

There are other sites where you can buy a Siberian kitten, but I have listed the main ones above. I recommend resorting to the last option on this list - buying a kitten through the official website of the cattery. This way you can view the nursery’s registration documents, health tests of your kitten’s parents, and also see more photos of kittens from previous litters.

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Buy a kitten with delivery to the USA and Canada

“Buy Siberian kitten with delivery . How realistic is this? - you ask. Yes, you can count on me to arrange the delivery of the kitten you like to your country. The Siberian kitten will come to you in comfort. Transportation will be carried out by the international animal delivery service Cargo KLM. I will prepare a complete package of documents for sending the kitten. Standard package of documents:

• bilateral agreement (in Russian and English);
• pedigree;
• international veterinary passport with microchipping and vaccination records;
• international veterinary certificate (certificate in form No. 1).

The cost of a standard package of accompanying documents is included in the price of the kitten. If you additionally need other documents, we can discuss this issue in the process of correspondence! If you live in the cities listed below, you can count on a special delivery price.

USA:

• Idaho, Boise;
• Iowa, Des Moines;
• Alabama, cities of Montgomery and Birmingham;
• State of Alaska, cities of Juneau and Anchorage;
• Arizona, Phoenix;
• Arkansas, Little Rock;
• Wyoming, Cheyenne;
• Washington State, Olympia and Seattle;
• state of Vermont, cities of Montpelier and Burlington;
• state of Virginia, cities of Richmond and Virginia Beach;
• state of Wisconsin, cities of Madison and Milwaukee;
• State of Hawaii, city of Honolulu;
• state of Delaware, cities of Dover and Wilmington;
• state of Georgia, city of Atlanta;
• State of West Virginia, city of Charleston;
• state of Illinois, cities of Springfield and Chicago;
• Indiana, Indianapolis;
• state of California, cities of Sacramento and Los Angeles;
• state of Kansas, cities of Topeka and Wichita;
• Kentucky, Frankfort and Louisville;
• State of Colorado, city of Denver;
• Connecticut, cities of Hartford and Bridgeport;
• state of Louisiana, cities of Baton Rouge and New Orleans;
• Massachusetts, Boston;
• state of Minnesota, cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis;
• Mississippi, Jackson;
• Missouri, Jefferson City and Kansas City;
• Michigan, Lansing and Detroit;
• Montana, Helena and Billings;
• Maine, Augusta and Portland;
• Maryland, Annapolis and Baltimore;
• Nebraska, Lincoln and Omaha;
• Nevada, Carson City and Las Vegas;
• State of New Hampshire, cities of Concord and Manchester;
• State of New Jersey, cities of Trenton and Newark;
• New York State, Albany and New York City;
• state of New Mexico, cities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque;
• Ohio, Columbus and Cleveland;
• State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City;
• Oregon, Salem and Portland;
• Pennsylvania, cities of Harrisburg and Philadelphia;
• Rhode Island, Providence;
• state of North Dakota, cities of Bismarck and Fargo;
• North Carolina, Raleigh and Charlotte;
• Tennessee, Nashville and Memphis;
• state of Texas, cities of Austin and Houston;
• state of Florida, cities of Tallahassee and Jacksonville;
• state of South Dakota, cities of Pierre and Sioux Falls;
• state of South Carolina, city of Columbia;
• Utah, Salt Lake City.

Canada:

• province of Ontario, city of Toronto;
• province of Quebec, cities of Quebec and Montreal;
• province of Nova Scotia, city of Halifax;
• province of New Brunswick, cities of Fredericton and Moncton;
• province of Manitoba, city of Winnipeg;
• province of British Columbia, cities of Victoria and Vancouver;
• province of Prince Edward Island, city of Charlottetown;
• province of Saskatchewan, cities of Regina and Saskatoon;
• province of Alberta, cities of Edmonton and Calgary;
• province of Newfoundland and Labrador, city of St. John's;
• Territory Northwest Territories, City of Yellowknife;
• Yukon Territory, City of Whitehorse;
• Nunavut territory, Iqaluit city.

This list is subject to change, because the conditions and price of transportation depend not on me, but on the airline.

If you do not find your city of residence in this list, then write to me and we will discuss all the issues:

Temperament of the Siberian Blue

This breed has a freedom-loving character and a very pronounced sense of self-importance. She does not pester people in search of affection and allows herself to be petted only in a good mood.

From her distant ancestors she retained a strongly manifested hunting instinct. They are capable of catching not only small rodents; rabbits and ferrets sometimes become their prey. However, these furry predators are quite good-natured and friendly with humans.

Feeding

Every week I receive many letters with questions about what to feed a Siberian kitten. It is very important to provide your Siberian kitten with proper balanced nutrition. Nutrition determines how proportionally and correctly the kitten will develop, its appearance and health. If you follow my recommendations for feeding and care, then soon a small Siberian kitten will grow into a large, graceful Siberian cat. Here are my time-tested recommendations for a balanced diet. The animal's diet should contain:

• premium food;
• raw meat products (beef, chicken, turkey, rabbit and their offal) - at least 3 times a week;
• rice with boiled chicken - 2 times a week;
• fermented milk products (cottage cheese) - optional;
• raw quail eggs – once a week.

Other recommendations for care and maintenance. A Siberian kitten must have constant access to water! He should not be kept in a cage or allowed to roam outside freely. The best option for walking is a spacious enclosure.

Conditions and care for Russian Blue

Cats of this breed do not need any specific living conditions. They adapt perfectly to both apartment living and country house living.

You should brush your pet's fur once a week. This is necessary so that the fallen hairs do not scatter throughout the home.

Disinfection of the eyes, ears and mouth is carried out only when it is really necessary. It is necessary to have a good scratching post at home so that the furniture does not suffer.

Food for Siberian blue

Adult cats are given food twice a day. The approximate weight of food eaten by an animal fluctuates around 200 grams, the exact calculation is carried out based on the 50 grams of food per 1 kg of body weight.

Good metabolism is promoted by the constant availability of fresh drinking water.

Russian blue eye color

Representatives of this breed should always have green eyes. If their color is yellow, then the cat is considered defective.

Allergies and Siberian Blue

These animals are unique in that their long hair almost does not cause allergies. Siberians with blue coats have more delicate and fluffy fur than other cats.

Thanks to this, the hairs are less likely to be damaged and broken; this circumstance further improves the hypoallergenic properties of this breed.

Offspring

Siberian cat kitten
Siberian cats are distinguished by the fact that they are excellent parents, caring and gentle.

Interesting! If the father of the family has access to the cubs, he takes care of them just like the mother cat.

Due to genetic data, a female can bear kittens at a fairly early age, from five months of age. They bear offspring even at an adult age of 10 years. However, the strongest babies are born at five to six years old.

One litter can have up to five kittens; females are fertile compared to other breeds.

Pregnancy and birth in a Russian Blue

According to breeding standards, these cats can only be crossed with individuals of their own breed, since mating with other breeds leads to the birth of kittens characterized by defective appearance.

The pregnancy period is 65 days and usually proceeds without side effects.

These animals have excellent health by nature and are able to relieve themselves of the burden; they do not require the help or supervision of the owner in this process.

Character

It should be emphasized that the behavior and habits of the class are equated to the characters of the dogs. The Siberian forest cat is devoted and faithful, it is a pleasure to watch them. Pets usually greet their owner with trepidation and joy, but in his absence they feel sad. With their love and tenderness they warm all household members. These domesticated animals are peaceful and will never offend the baby; on the contrary, they can become a charming nanny for him.

The Russian Siberian cat does not show aggression, is not vicious, and gets along with other tame animals, often dogs, without problems.

Although these specimens are friendly, they will not tolerate constant “squeezing”. Only if they want and of their own free will come to the owner, he will receive a lot of positive energy, attention and love from them. Recognize equality.

The Siberian cat breed jealously guards its territory from the encroachments of others. They certainly begin to hiss wildly at the uninvited guest.

No matter how you twist it, natural roots take their toll, the pupil is restless and inquisitive, so he will not sit in one place for a long time, he will be in an eternal search for “adventures”. The furniture and interior will not suffer any particular harm from the small fluffy “fidget”.

You should pay proper attention to raising your darling, do not focus on repeating one skill, you need to diversify the exercises. In addition, you need to be patient and show strength of character, not to succumb to your pet’s tricks and tricks; only perseverance and love will bring the desired success. In this case, the owner will receive an ideal student.

Breeding and lifespan of the Siberian Blue

For successful breeding of these cats, individuals with good immunity, similar colors and clearly manifested traits characteristic of this breed are selected.

Females reach full development for conceiving and bearing offspring by one and a half years. And after eight years they are considered unsuitable for producing breed standards. On average, these cats live up to 14-15 years.

See also beautiful photos of the Neva Masquerade cat.

How to buy a Siberian ginger kitten

It is preferable to contact professional breeders and nurseries.

The price for a baby depends on a number of reasons: pedigree, color and other nuances. Prices for purebred Siberians start from 5,000 rubles (1,200 hryvnia) and can go up to 20,000 rubles (8,000 hryvnia).

Those who choose a Siberian baby from one or another breeder or nursery will not regret having such a wonderful friend.

Habits, habits, training

Cats of the Siberian breed are good hunters. They are fearless, dexterous, and can easily cope with a rat.

Animals love heights. Therefore, they often climb onto cabinets, bookshelves, and refrigerators.

“Siberians” are very smart, quickly remember their nicknames , and get accustomed to the litter box without any problems. They are neat and do not scatter the filler all over the house. His behavior can be called exemplary.

“Siberians” are very smart, they quickly remember their nicknames

Both adults and kittens are active and not picky in choosing toys. Your pet will happily frolic with a candy or chocolate wrapper, a small skein of thread or a ball.

The special passion of animals of this breed is entertainment with water. Cats watch with interest how circles disperse in the water after they throw a small toy into it.

Despite the developed mind, it will be possible to train a pet only if it wishes. Animals love to watch what is happening. They choose a place in the room so that everyone present is in their sight.

Many owners note that their pets are prone to logical thinking. They always think through how to achieve what they want, choosing the safest method.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any other cat breed, the Siberian cat has its own characteristic features.

Advantages of the breed:

• playful, affectionate, gentle;
• gets along well with children;
• unpretentious;
• quickly gets accustomed to the toilet and scratching post.

Disadvantages of the breed:

• may be willful;
• restless;
• suffers from mood swings and does not always respond in kind to the owner’s affection;
• Requires daily brushing during shedding.

There is a version that the Siberian breed is hypoallergenic. However, there are no completely hypoallergenic cats. People with allergies, to make sure whether a Siberian will cause a reaction, can spend several hours in his company and finally decide whether to get this breed.