Siberian Cats 101 : Fun Facts & Myths

In today's video, we are going to talk about some interesting facts and myths about the Siberian Cat.

Ya tebya lyublyu! That means, “I love you,” in Russian. If you’ve never met a Siberian cat before, you’re going to want to learn that phrase now so you can tell the first one you come across just how incredible they are. Powerful and highly intelligent, these gentle giants are soft at heart and get along with just about everyone, even dogs.

Siberian cats, also called Siberian Forest cats or Moscow Longhairs, are a medium to large semi-longhair breed with males ranging from 15 to 20 pounds and females only slightly smaller.

They are strong, alert, and adventurous with lustrous coats and round, curious eyes. Siberians are a landrace breed, meaning they developed over time by adapting to their surroundings, which explains the thick coats needed to face those harsh Russian winters!

Because of their easygoing personalities and relatively low maintenance, they make great additions to active households full of kids and other furry family members.

Here are some interesting facts about the Siberian Cats.