Buyer question
Is a Siberian good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Siberian 4 out of 5 for beginners (sturdy and easygoing).
Source: the Siberian page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Siberian in the Animal Library
The detail
A powerful, triple-coated forest cat from Russia, built for cold winters and slow to mature. Siberians are affectionate, playful and dog-like, and they are often sold as better for allergies, which needs careful checking.
- Temperament
- Friendly, playful, steady
- Best fit
- Families, multi-pet homes
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Athletic jumper)
- Grooming load
- 3 out of 5 (Weekly; daily during molt)
What to weigh
A Siberian sheds heavily twice a year and takes around five years to fully mature. Claims of low allergen levels vary cat to cat, so no kitten is guaranteed safe for an allergic owner.