However, to find a good pure bred Siberian is still quite an onerous task for most breeders in Europe and North America even today.

With a gorgeous, coat, the Siberian will always remind you of an affectionate dog rather than cat. That's the way Siberians have been created - to be more doggish in their outlook.

Despite being large, well muscled cats - that should remind you of strength for some vague reason - they bring to your mind images of waddling gaits. Round and kittenish are adjectives that go well with Siberians.

The average Siberian enjoys an extended kittenhood in terms of feeling and behaving kittenish even at 5 years. They take an awfully long time to behave like adult cats do.

So, if you are looking for a doggish kind of very, playful cat the Siberian would be ideal for you and your family.
Acceptable eye colors include green, gold and hazel while blue is acceptable in the colour point class.

Disqualifications include thin adult cats who are underweight, have narrow muzzle, almond shaped eyes,very long legs, thin legs, small ears, large ears, kinked tails, incorrect number of toes and crossed eyes.

Siberians are born with a wide range of acceptable coat colours. Buttons, spots and lockets are acceptable for all colours.

In the traditional class, the pattern/color descriptions are the same as the Persian while for the colorpoint, mitted and bicolor it is exactly like the Ragdoll. For lynx points and tortie points it's similar to the Birman.