Speaking of Russia’s national cat, it is the Siberian Forest Cat . It has a history of nearly a thousand years and is a very ancient cat species. It is also one of the largest cats in the world. Siberian cats have been well known to the world for a long time, but due to their small number, not many people have in-depth knowledge of this breed of cats.
Siberian cats live in a harsh and harsh natural environment. In order to adapt to the long-term freezing and cold environment of Siberian , their coats are very dense. Survival adaptability is also very strong.
Because Siberian cats have thick and long coats and are large in size, the cats look domineering and very gorgeous, and are very popular among cat lovers around the world. Regarding the Siberian cat, what are its specific outstanding characteristics?
In appearance
Siberian cats are one of the largest cats in the world. The average weight of male cats is 6-9KG, and the female cats are 4-7KG. They are large and compact and look very strong. Its head looks short and broad, with a smooth outline. Its ears are also medium in size, with rounded tips and slightly tilted forward; the base of the ears is wide and the hair inside the ears is thick. The limbs are slightly long and muscular.
The main point is to introduce to you the cat’s coat. Its iconic double coat is one of the symbols of the Siberian cat. Its double coat is divided into outer coat and undercoat. The outer coat is hard, relatively long, shiny, waterproof, and covers the entire back. The undercoat is soft and relatively short, mainly to protect the abdomen.
The Siberian cat’s tail is also very distinctive. It is slightly longer, rich in fur, does not molt, and remains huge and fluffy all year round!
physically.
Unlike modern cross-bred pet cats, Siberian cats have continuously evolved in harsh environments, so their physical fitness is very good and their adaptability is also very strong. Under normal circumstances, they are not easy to get sick, and they are not like cats. Cat breeds such as Ragdoll , folded ears have obvious genetic diseases!
But we also need to pay special attention when raising them. Siberian cats are large and eat a lot, so we must pay attention to the nutritional mix. If the nutrition is imbalanced or they eat too much, they will lose their proud muscles. It will be gone and the smooth coat will be messy. If you are too obese and turn into a ball of flesh, it will also bring many diseases. Therefore, you must control your diet and ensure your cat’s amount of exercise.
In addition, although Siberian cats living in extremely cold areas will molt in the summer, summer is very unfriendly to them. The hot weather will consume a lot of their physical strength, making the cats very tired. Therefore, the owner should also pay attention to cooling it down in summer.
In terms of personality,
cats have a wild appearance and may be quite playful at ordinary times. But its character is very calm and quiet, and it is also very smart. But facing the owner and children, he is very friendly and affectionate, and he will also show a certain degree of clinginess. If we treat them gently, Siberian cats will also show a friendly and kind attitude like they treat family members.
After reading this article, I think I will have a deeper impression of Siberian cats now!
