Siberians have been around for at least one thousand years as far as recorded history.

The Siberian cat is a natural breed from Russia. They are found in St. Petersburg and Leningrad. For a significant period of time, it was against the law in Russia to own and feed 'pets'. The Siberian ran the streets of Russia and survived 'underground'. Many found refuge in monasteries which in itself has been part of the historical lore of the Siberian.

The Siberian, considered a semi longhair, has a rich full coat in the winter while the summer allows for a somewhat shorter less dense coat. The Siberian can come in just about every color of the rainbow but because of the rarity of the breed those colors may not allways be available.  

Most people who exhibit allergies to other cats, have little or no reaction to the Siberian. 

This is an intelligent cat with a bold wedge shaped head, rounded contours and expressive eyes. They are a semi-longhaired breed with thick undercoats that require minimal grooming. They are accepted in all color patterns. The Siberian is slow to mature, taking five years to reach full maturity. Siberians are loyal and friendly and make great companions. Their personalities are often referred to as dog like and do in fact exhibit protective qualities. Siberians are not an extremely vocal breed, they express themselves with a soft chirping.