Siberian — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Siberian — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A forest cat native to Russia, appearing in written records near the year 1000 and shaped by the severe Siberian climate to endure; a medium to medium-large, strongly triple-coated cat with a sweet expression and surprising heft for its size.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The head forms a slightly modified wedge, medium to large, with rounded outlines, broader at the skull and narrowing to a full, rounded muzzle; ears are medium-large and rounded, eyes almost round and set more than one eye-width apart.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body is of medium length and strongly muscled, its back rising a little above the shoulder line and a firm barrel-shaped belly; legs are medium with the hind pair slightly longer, the tail medium and tapering to a blunt tip, and boning and musculature are substantial.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is moderately long to long with a triple structure, a tight undercoat that thickens in cold weather, and an abundant ruff in adults; texture ranges from coarse to soft.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Every colour and combination is accepted, with or without white; white may appear in any amount. Eye colour may be green, gold, green-gold or copper, while white cats may show blue or odd eyes. Colours suggesting hybridization — chocolate, lavender/lilac, or those with white — are excluded.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament must be unchallenging; the cat is slow to mature (up to five years) and females run smaller than males.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Penalties include a straight profile, narrow or fox-like muzzle, long or delicate body, almond-shaped eyes, delicate boning, and very long or very short legs.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications are a kinked tail, wrong number of toes, crossed eyes, or evidence of illness, poor health or emaciation (which withhold all awards).