BREED PROFILE

How do you find the right breeder? Why choose us? This is our attempt to go beyond what a search engine may have offered of other breeders to solve the value proposition.

What’s in it for you–and what’s in it for us– and what do we offer as breeders without the usual glamor of describing cats high atop monastery towers with a thousand-year-old history.

Every step we take as preservation breeders leads us closer to understanding the limitations and potential of the breed.

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Understanding the Breed

Origin: Russia; natural forest breed
Traits: Large, muscular, slow-maturing (up to 5 years)
Temperament: Affectionate, intelligent, social, good with families
Coat: Triple-layer, semi-longhair, seasonal shedding
Hypoallergenic reputation: Some produce lower Fel d 1, but not guaranteed

Ethical Considerations

We breed only healthy, pedigreed cats
Registered with one of the following organizations:
- TICA
- CFA
Follow ethical breeding practices
Never overbreed queens (generally max 1–2 litters per year)

Health Screening (Critically Important)

Both parents are tested before breeding.

Required / Strongly Recommended

HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy) – echocardiogram by a cardiologist
PKD (though rare in Siberians)
Blood type (to avoid neonatal isoerythrolysis)
FIV / FeLV
Genetic panel specific to cats and breed specific,if available

Breeding Age & Readiness

Females: Minimum 12–18 months (physically & emotionally mature)
Kings & Queens should be:
- In excellent body condition
- Vaccinated and parasite-free

Kittens

Ethical breeders:

Keep kittens minimally until at least 12–16 weeks
Provide:
- First vaccinations
- Deworming
- Health checks
- Early socialization
Register kittens and provide pedigrees
Use contracts (pet vs breeding quality)

Cost & Commitment

Breeding is rarely profitable.
Expenses include:

Health testing
Stud fees
Emergency vet care
Food, litter, & enrichment
Vaccinations
Registration fees
Time (daily socialization & care)