| Oh, yes, and their favorite displays of affection come at 5 a.m. ---I KID YOU NOT!!! It is like a little internal Siber-clock goes off and they are on the bed, head-butting, chasing your toes, taking care of your hair grooming needs for the day, purring in your ear (or sucking on it) – you name it, they do it. You might as well give in and give them 10 to 15 minutes of undivided attention, and then roll over and go back to sleep until your alarm goes off, otherwise they will keep after you relentlessly. |
| Siberian Characteristics |
| So you want a Siberian, huh? Well, be prepared for spending less time in front of the TV or computer. OR, if you have to be at the computer, get ready for some major assistance by your new companion/s! |
| Siberian’s are the most wonderful of cats, in my humble opinion. Of all the kitties I have owned over the years, I have found the Siberian to be THE most consistent on characteristics and personalities. |
BUT… WARNING!!! Be ready to“Siber-dize” your home. You will need to
do this BEFORE you bring your new baby home!
do this BEFORE you bring your new baby home!
Siber-dizing is essentially thinking like
a Siberian does, and then move anything
of great sentimental or cost value to
a Siberian does, and then move anything
of great sentimental or cost value to
places where your new 'little' one can not reach them.
| [Remember: Your 'little' one will eventually be a BIG one!] |
Siberians are friendly to strangers, and not afraid of much, if
anything (which can be a problem when teaching them to stay off of
countertops!). They are very dog-like; they are intelligent and learn
their name and come to you when you call.
anything (which can be a problem when teaching them to stay off of
countertops!). They are very dog-like; they are intelligent and learn
their name and come to you when you call.
They display affection, especially for their ‘owned one’ – the
person or people they choose to bond with. They deliver head
butts to you, and to other pets, provide “kitty kisses”, and do
what I call the ‘jerky-jerk tail’ display – their tail quivers
when they are excited to see you. They will also try to get in
front of your path and do a Sib-roll or flop, right in front of
you, exposing their belly in a show of total trust and affection.
person or people they choose to bond with. They deliver head
butts to you, and to other pets, provide “kitty kisses”, and do
what I call the ‘jerky-jerk tail’ display – their tail quivers
when they are excited to see you. They will also try to get in
front of your path and do a Sib-roll or flop, right in front of
you, exposing their belly in a show of total trust and affection.
| Siberians love to talk to you, but not like you would expect other cat breeds to ‘talk’. Sibs rarely ‘meow’, but rather talk in frequent chirps, burr’s, and loud purring. |
Other non-verbal communication is the way they
carry their tails -high and proud. One of mine even
carries his over his back up to his head like a little
flag display! Sibs are known for sauntering around
the house with a sort of ‘regal’ air to them.
carry their tails -high and proud. One of mine even
carries his over his back up to his head like a little
flag display! Sibs are known for sauntering around
the house with a sort of ‘regal’ air to them.
| Do not expect a lazy cat when acquiring a Siberian, They are extremely active. |
They LOVE to play!!
They LIVE to play!!
They LIVE to play!!
| They find it most enjoyable when YOU play with them, or if they have a playmate – another cat or dog. Yes, even a large dog will do!! |
| However, they are content to have toys of their own which they play with when you are not around. How do I know this? |
| Well, their toys ‘mysteriously’ are found in the strangest places early in the morning when I get up, and when I get back from work! |
| Siberians are contemplative and great problem solvers. Thus, it is critical to make sure you hide your 'da bird' play wand well, otherwise...you may have feathers all over the house, and a bare wand left over! |
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