Siberian Cat

Siberian cats-animals of medium to large size with excellent physical characteristics – strong powerful, characterized by a cute expression of the muzzle. The first impression on the body is roundness. Cats are significantly smaller than cats. One must take this into account when judging cats and young animals. Size is secondary to type.

HEAD . . . . . . 40 points

shape – 12
ears – 5
eyes – 5
chin – 3
muzzle – 10
profile-3
neck-2

BODY … … … … 35 points

body-10
limbs-5
feet – 3
tail – 5
skeleton – 6
musculature – 6

HORSE/COLOURING/DRAWNING … … … … … … … … 15 points

Length – 5
Texture – 5
Drawing – 3
Color – 2

OTHER … … … 10 points

Balance – 5
Condition – 3
Temperament – 2

CATEGORIES: traditional and point

DIVISIONS: all

COLORS: all

POSSIBLE OUTCROSSES: none

HEAD:

Shape: Modified wedge with rounded contours, medium to large in proportion to body. Head from above broad, slightly tapering to full rounded buttocks, forming a trapeze. The cheekbones are not protruding or high.

Ears: Medium in size with rounded tips. Post at least the width of one ear at the base (ideally 1,5 ear width), slightly inclined forward, the inner part of the ear from the middle is down, with the hair covering the base of the ear. Tassels are possible.

Eyes: Large, oval. The outer corner is slightly slanted toward the outer edge of the base of the ear. The eyes should be more than the width of one eye and should be open, attentive and expressive. There is no relationship between the color of the eyes and the coat color/color, with the exception of points – their eye color is only blue and golden colors – the eye color is only green.

Chin: Well rounded, not protruding, in line with noselobe.

Muzzle: Short in length, full and rounded. The buttocks are rounded, the transition to the cheekbones should be smooth and inconspicuous. Profile: The almost flat top part of the head must go smoothly to the flat nose with a noticeable recess in the point of transition.

The neck: Rounded, powerful and muscular.

THE BODY

Body: medium length, well muscled, the back forms a little arch just above the shoulder line, rounded, the abdomen is barrel shaped, dense, giving the impression of heavy animals (appears with age)

Limbs: medium length, hind limbs slightly longer than front, broad and strong.

Paws: Large, rounded, with desirable tufts of hair between the toes.

Tail: It is of medium length, broad at the base, tapering slightly toward the blunt tip. The length of the tail is less than the length of the body.

Backbone: Strong Musculature: Powerful and well developed

WOOL/DYED/PAINTED

Length: Moderately long triple coat. The scapulae and lower chest are more pronounced and shorter in length. There must be a collar around the head. Undercoat is dense (more pronounced in adult cats), thicker in cold weather. Seasonal shedding is taken into account. The coat can be very thick on the belly, forming pants on the hindquarters. But should not be wavy.

Texture: Ranges from stiff to soft, depending on color.

Figure: Brightness of coloration desirable, but secondary to type.

Coloration: All traditional and colorful colors, all categories and divisions, combinations with or without white, with or without white allowed on chin, chest and belly of tabby colors. White is acceptable in all areas.

OTHER

Balance: Good proportions Condition: excellent health with good condition

Temperament: Friendly character.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Siberian cats are medium to large sized animals with excellent physical characteristics – strong powerful, characterized by a cute expression on their muzzle. The first impression on the body is roundness. Cats are significantly smaller than cats. One must take this into account when judging cats and young animals. Size is secondary to type.

Siberians are a late-developing breed, so the difference in coat and fitness between a kitten and an adult must be taken into account when judging. Medallions and white spots.