NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR OUR SUMMER LITTER! 😸
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NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR OUR SUMMER LITTER! 😸
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The Siberian is a centuries-old landrace of domestic cat in Russia and recently developed as a formal breed with standards promulgated the world over since the late 1980s. Siberians vary from medium to medium-large in size. If you’ve been looking for a lifetime companion, then look no more! The Siberian cat has an incredible loving and gentle disposition. They have a medium to long coat on a rounded body, a gorgeous neck ruff, and long flowing fur on their tails, giving a very bushy appearance. Their fur is soft like silk when they are kittens and a slightly rougher texture as they mature. A weekly brushing is usually all that is needed to keep their coats in great shape. The Siberian is very muscular with a large bone structure. They are slow to mature and get along great with other pets and children. They are a larger breed of cat and come in many colors and patterns
Research has shown that all cats produce some Fel d1, but some cats produce considerably less than others. The Siberian Cat breed is thought to produce some of the lowest levels of Fel d1.
The Siberian Research Inc has found a strong correlation between allergen levels in cat saliva and allergic reaction experienced by cat allergy sufferers. They have found that this trait for lower Fel d1 levels found in Siberian cats is genetic and is thus passed on to offspring.
Please understand that "hypoallergenic" means having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction, as opposed to the term "non-allergenic" which means having no tendency to provoke an allergic reaction. Therefore, some individuals allergic to Fel d1 will still
react to the Siberian breed.
The Fel d1 protein is created in the saliva, skin and anal glands of the cat. It is spread onto the cat's fur during grooming and once dry, it easily becomes airborne. It is not therefore the cat's fur that you may be allergic to and hence long haired or short-haired and even hairless cats can all cause reactions in allergic individuals. The Fel d1 production is regulated by the cat's hormones. It used to be thought that females produced lower levels of Fel d1 than males however recent research has dispelled this myth and it has been showed that both male and female Siberians can produce very low levels of the allergen. The level of Fel d1 does however increase as the cat matures and hormones increase and thus spaying/neutering will reduce the allergen levels produced by the cat. The increase of Fel d1 with age may explain why some people adopt a kitten only to find that they are allergic when the kitten grows up! That said, when living with a cat the repeated exposure to cat allergens may also reduce an individual's reaction to the cat. It is thought that high levels of exposure to the allergen may induce the production of "regulatory T cells" in the body. If you suffer from allergies to other animals as well as cats, chances are you will still have an allergic reaction to a cat that has a low level of Fel d1 as it is likely one of the other proteins that you are reacting to. The Siberian Research Inc, a not-for-profit corporation, believes that if you are allergic to cats and not any other animals you are most likely only allergic to the Fel d1. They believe that Fel d1 accounts for around 60% of allergic reactions to cats.
Saliva test ranges in Siberians: 0.08 mcg - 32 mcg
Very low saliva levels: 0.1 mcg - 1.0 mcg
Low saliva allergen level: 1.0 mcg - 2.0 mcg
Med. saliva allergen level: 2.0 mcg - 4.0 mcg
High saliva allergen level: 4.0 mcg - 16 mcg
Fur test ranges in Siberians: 5 mcg - 1300 mcg
Very low fur levels: 10 mcg - 50 mcg
Low fur allergen levels: 50 mcg - 100 mcg
Med. fur allergen level: 100 mcg - 200 mcg
High fur allergen levels 200 mcg - 600 mcg
DEPOSITS! We now take deposits on unborn kittens of future litters, but we cannot guarantee color or sex from a specific litter. The order of pick is the order that the checks are postmarked. Once we receive your postmarked deposit, we will contact you for our pick/pass program. After you pick a kitten, the 2nd deposit is due. The final payment is due upon pick-up then.
All Kittens Come With Written Health Guarantee.
These kittens are guaranteed against contagious disease at time of purchase. The kittens must be examined by a licensed veterinarian, at purchaser’s expense, within 3 days (except Sundays & holidays) from date of adoption to qualify for this guarantee. If the veterinarian finds any health concerns, the buyer may return the kitten to the seller within 72 hours with a written explanation from the attending veterinarian for a full refund or another kitten. No medical or travel charges will be refunded.
The Siberian is one of the 3 breeds of “forest” cats and is also one of the oldest “natural” breeds of cats. They have been around for over a thousand years in their native Russia. In 1990 the first Siberian cat made the crossing over the Atlantic Ocean to the United States.
The personalities of the Siberian are more dog-like than feline. They communicate in a variety of ways, from their expressive eyes, head butting, to their wonderful chirping and trills, and they love to be spoken to! They love human interaction, will develop a strong loyal bond to you, come when called and greet you at the door. They are highly intelligent and train easily. With their easy adaptability, gentle nature, intelligence, dog like loyalty, and the fact that they are hypo-allergenic to the majority of pet sensitive people, it’s no wonder that the Siberian makes the best pet companion in any household.
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