Tuesday 17 January 2017

What To Know Before Buying Siberian Kittens West Virginia

By Carl Russell


You are no doubt a cat lover if you are currently reading this article. And no doubt you have heard also of the Siberian, a popular cat breed from Russia. Raised in the Siberian taiga, this cat breed has been around for a 1000 years and figures in a lot of Russian folk tales. Right now you are looking for a cat companion in West Virginia and mulled over the Siberian as a possibility. Should you be interested in this breed after seeing a Siberian kittens West Virginia sign, then do read on for more information.

Known also as the Moscow Semi Longhair, the Siberian is a cat that has the trademark fluffy and long fur that is unique to its breed. These hardy cats were formerly bred for it to get rid of rodents such as mice and rats due to their fine hunting abilities. They were and are still widely used in Russian farms and houses for this purpose to this day.

It is a breed that has a very high energy level and will be so throughout its entire natural life. Quite a few will say that this cat has tapped into the fountain of eternal youth for it is very playful as it matures quite slowly. Full physical maturity for this cat is an average of five years.

It is also a cat that acts like a dog in many respects. It loves to follow its master around and wants to be involved in any activity. If it is particularly pleased it does something else apart from purring, in that it will actually chirp like a little bird. It is a cat that likes to be around water so it will pose no problem if it comes to regular baths and cleanings.

All pets, regardless of species or breed, will have some health problems unique to it, and Siberian are not excluded from this fact. It will suffer from heart problems, more often than not it will be enlargement of the heart complications. It is recommended that it gets regular checkups and its eating be curbed a bit, as it is a feline that loves to eat a lot.

Keeping it spic and span is not an impossible task, as it does love water as mentioned earlier. Shampooing it may be a bit of an ordeal as it has water resistant fur. In addition its fur is resistant to matting and tangling so this is another added plus, though it is recommended to have regular brushings.

On top of it having resistant to tangling and matting, the fur of this cat is widely accepted as being hypoallergenic, that is it will be less prone to trigger any feline allergies one may have. Despite the fact that it may be less prone to trigger reactions, it is useful for you to have a trial live in period of at least a month to see if any reactions occur.

Once you have reached a decision to getting this particular cat, then do look for a breeder or trader who has a good reputation in selling this particular breed, This is because some will sometimes sell you a Maine Coon or even a Norwegian Forest Cat that do look a lot similar to this one.




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