Welcome to Sunlit Siberians of the Sierra

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The Siberian Forest Cat Breed

The Siberian cat is a captivating and majestic feline breed known for its luxurious, semi-long fur and striking appearance. Origination from the cold climate of Russia's Siberian region, these cats are well-adapted to cold environments, featuring a dense double coat that helps protect them from harsh weather. Their fur comes in a variety of colors and patterns, adding to their visual appeal. Siberians are known to get along well with other cats and even dogs! Despite their robust build, Siberian cats possess and elegant and graceful demeanor. They are recognized for their playful and affectionate nature, often forming strong bonds with their human companions. The Siberian cat is both a delightful and beautiful addition to any household.

Are Siberians Really Hypoallergenic?

Fel d 1 is the most major of the 10 most common cat allergens, causing 80% of human allergies attributed to cats. We personally have fallen in love with the breed because our family has cat allergies, and we have found these are the only cats with coats (i.e. fur) that we can live with. All of our cats in our breeding program have been tested and produced minimal amounts of Fel d1. If you have a severe allergy, we recommend that you find out your own specific allergen reaction before adopting a Siberian. Also, we do have a pathway available to have your specific potential kitten tested through the laboratory listed here.

What are the Colors of your Kittens and What About Shedding?

Siberians come in many colors, but generally fall into two groups: “Traditional” or “Neva Masquerade.” We have 5 cats in our program that are traditional, and 2 that are Neva Masquerade. Our cats that are of traditional colors are both of our Queens Nala, and Azalea, and King Louie who are Bi metallic, while our other King Theo is a Silver Classic Pattern Tabby (swirl pattern) that carries the Sunshine gene. We are planning a Classic golden female to our cattery in 2025. This means that many of our kittens will be silver and sunshine colors, but we may also have, blue, golden, or brown with classic or mackerel markings. We have a pair of Flame point Neva masquerade cats who will be expected to have kittens from in 2025. As a note, there are many beautiful kittens that are a mix of Neva/Traditional cats; and generally speaking, there is nothing different about these kitten lines in any way other than color.

Siberian cats shed moderately—less than many breeds with a similar coat type. They won't typically leave loads of hair behind after lying on your lap or any other surface. Most of the shedding occurs twice a year: In spring, when they lose extra fur that kept them warm during the winter, and in fall when they lose their summer coat. In winter months more is brushing needed, frequency depends on the cat. In summer time less frequent brushing is generally needed, unless you live in a cold climate. Our kittens will be accustomed to the brush to help them along with coat maintenance.

What are the Differences between Males and Females?

As with people, no cat can be guaranteed to behave in certain ways due to gender. That being said, there are some generalities we can share. Siberians are affectionate, curious and playful and want to be with you. Male Siberians will be larger and may push to explore the outside. They are more likely to actively play with dogs and make amazing adventure cats. Females do this too but are just more mellow. Please note that a neutered male Siberian is not more likely than a female to spray outside of their cat box or have “accidents”. Generally, only intact cats that are used for breeding face these challenges.

What are your Guarantees?

All of our cats and kittens are regularly checked by our excellent veterinary team and guaranteed to be healthy. The kittens will have their first round of needed vaccinations, be microchipped, and will be genetically tested for diseases. We will also register our kittens through TICA (The International Cat Association) in the event you are interested in showing your kitten in the future. Our intention is to try to get kittens into their new homes at around twelve weeks. We also guarantee warm-hearted in-home socialization and lots of information about the personalities of each and every kitten.

What is your Process for Reserving a Kitten?

If you wish to be considered for a kitten from our litters, kindly complete the short form provided below. At 4 weeks of age, we will make our kittens available for deposit to all interested families on our wait list looking to adopt. To hold a kitten that you have chosen, the deposit that will be required will be deducted from the total purchase fee. Our location allows for convenient kitten pick-up within a 180-mile radius of Sacramento, California. If you reside beyond this range, we're open to exploring suitable arrangements, although international sales are not currently offered.