Siberian Forest Cat

FAQ

Do you currently have any kittens available?

We sell kittens as per our waitlist. An average waiting period for a kitten is 6 months; however, it may (at times) be either shorter or longer. If there are kittens or adults available, they are posted on our Facebook page or Website under the tab: Kittens.

How much is a Siberian Kitten or Cat?

The price is $1290

We request a non-refundable deposit of $200 when application is approved; the remainder of the price is due 48 hours prior to kitten pick up via email transfer. no personal checks are accepted.

Why are kittens so expensive?

Breeding purebred cats is an expensive hobby, hardly ever bringing financial benefit. This is especially true for a small cattery where cats are fully integrated into the family and not caged, or isolated. Purchasing a breeding female, or two (often from overseas) is extremely expensive; so is paying fees for a stud male. The cost of maintaining multiple cat household, vet bills, genetic or other testing, food, costs of registration papers, costs of attending ‘cat shows’ – all cost A LOT of money. More about the price of purebred Siberians can be found here.

Can I be added to your wait list?

You can express your interest in purchasing our Siberian Kitten by completing the application form.

When do I place a deposit?

We require a $200 deposit to have your name added to the wait list. The waiting period may be 6 months to a year, and you can transfer your deposit to anther litter; however, the deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE and cannot be transferred to anther person. As the breeder I reserve the right to return a deposit and cancel a reservation at any time.

Why are deposits non-refundable?

All pet deposits are non-refundable
Potential buyers need to be 100% sure that they are committed to purchasing a kitten before placing a deposit. Often, people reserve a kitten without careful consideration. They may react impulsively just because “a kitten is cute”. A deposit helps a person re-assess their intent, and decide weather they truly are ready for this huge commitment.
The purpose of the deposit is to secure a kitten and hold it for someone, at which time the kitten becomes “tied up” in a temporary situation, while other potential owners are “turned away”
In some situations, the deposit reimburses the Breeder for the time lost (in all aspects) when a person changes their mind.

What is included in the price of the kitten?

The kittens receive a thorough health examination by a licensed veterinarian. They get vaccinated & dewormed. A vet record is provided to the new owner, along with a 2-year health guarantee. All litters are registered with The International Cat Association and the new owner will receive their kitten’s registration once the cat is spayed/neutered. A sample of Royal Canin cat food (dry and wet) is also provided, with a small kitten-care information booklet.

Do you practice early spay/neuter?

we are planning to introduce ESN (early spay & neuter) program, and will spay& neuter on request; however, at this time, we encourage kittens to be spayed before reaching sexual maturity (4-6 months)

At what age can kittens go to their new homes?

This depends upon each kitten’s individual needs. As the breeder, I need to determine that they are both physically and emotionally ready to leave, and are completely independent from their mother. Average age is 12 weeks.

Can I come and visit with my kitten?

We do not invite visitors due to the fact that it disturbs the mother and the kittens; potentially, exposes them to germs and viruses. Also, we are a busy household, working full-time, and breeding Siberian kittens is our hobby and not a job. It is difficult for us to find the time for visitors and accommodate the large amount of requests we get, including the ones to ‘test’ for allergies.

Can I come and test myself with your Siberian cats?

We are no longer taking visitors for allergy testing. Some breeders do offer this service, so I would suggest checking around. Also, our household is a not limited to Siberians. We have shelter cats living here as well as XL dog, and allergy testing would not be accurate.

For more detailed explanation please check out our article on allergies .

A kitten-buyer has an option to facilitate an allergy testing (at their own cost) via kittentesting.com . The testing costs $350 US. Kitttens can be tested at 10-12 weeks.

What if I develop an allergy to my kitten after bringing it home?

If allergies prevent you from keeping your kitten, you will need to return him/her to us as soon as possible. If you wish to receive your full refund (minus $200 deposit), the kitten must be returned within the first 14 days. Refunds for kittens returned after the first 14 days will vary depending on how long you’ve had the kitten, and the price we are able to re-sell the kitten for, the expenses we incur to prepare kitten for rehoming (vet bills, etc), and the contract you had signed at the time of purchase. In order to be refunded any amount, the kitten must be returned in the same physical condition as it was in at the time of purchase. All vet records and paperwork must be returned with the kitten. There are no refunds offered on delivery fees. There is no refunds on adult cats. Please refer to your contract for detailed information re: returns.

What happens to kittens from failed adoptions?

It is extremely hard on the kitten when it gets returned to the breeder. They may be glad to be back to what seems like a familiar setting, but it isn’t like before. They are immediately put into isolation. They are given a bath. They are taken to the Vet for a thorough check-up, if needed, undergo a spay/neuter surgery.

The other cats in the home may now react to the kitten in an aggressive way (as it is no longer familiar to them, and their scent has changed.)

When the kitten gets rehomed again, it has to adjust to yet another new environment.

Hence, it is extremely important for us to find our kittens permanent and stable homes, willing to make a life long commitment just as one would for a child.

What if I need to re-home an adult cat?

I ask to be informed of all situations when the cat needs to be re-homed, unless it is placed in a home that was pre-approved at the time of purchase (as per contract). The cat is to NEVER be placed at an animal shelter (as per contract).

How about declawing?

We do not support declawing.

Where are you located?

Parkland County, Alberta, Canada.

Can we talk on the phone?

Due to the high volume of phone calls, we decided to limit contact to email, and facebook messages. Not only is email contact more convenient, but it also allows us to keep a record of conversations (a very important thing when dealing with so many people)

Can I have my kitten shipped and how much does it cost?

We prefer to find homes for our kittens locally, if at all possible. Kitten safety and wellbeing is our priority, and we find that travel is very stressful to young kittens, especially if a single kitten is being shipped. We do prefer that people pick up their kittens and drive, or fly them to their new home. Having said that we will make the decision to ship, or not to ship on individual basis.

The average cost of shipping within Canada varies from $250-300.

Our breeding program is currently on hold

Please click HERE for a referral to other breeders.

Kittens

Males

Siberian Magic NIRO VULF

DOB: October 30, 2016

Niro is a gentle love bug. His preference is to be around people and he loves sleeping on someone’s lap. Niro is very people oriented and prefers to be close to his human companions at all times.

Pedigree

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Recently Retired: Livingsky Siberians’ Alfa

DOB: October 10, 2016

Alfa is an “energizer-bunny”. He loves to play and interact with others. He is always up to something & always on the go. He provides us with lots of laughs and endless entertainment. He is curious & inquisitive, and fearless. He is very affectionate and has the loudest purr . Alfa is growing like a weed, and we expect him to be a big boy.

Pedigree

: Alfa

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Sire of Previous Litters;

No longer in our breeding program

Kian Siberian Magic

Pedigree

First Male of our Cattery Barley aka Emanuel Kicia.PL

Pedigree

Contract

Kitten Purchase Agreement

This contract refers to a registered and purebred Siberian Kitten, sold as pet.

The Breeder has the right, at her discretion, to cancel this contract at any time before delivery of the cat. In this case, the full deposit will be returned to the Purchaser.

Should the Purchaser cancel this agreement before the cat is delivered, or fail to pay the outstanding balance at the time of the pick up, the kitten may be withheld, or sold to another person, and the Purchaser’s full deposit will be retained as a cancellation fee.

PRICE OF KITTEN: $1299 (un-neutered);

Deposit is due once application is approved $200.00 / non-refundable. The remaining amount is expected 24-48 hours prior to kitten pick up. No personal cheques are accepted.

PICK UP: kitten must be picked up by the buyer at 12 weeks old.

Pre-Placement Veterinary Care: The breeder will ensure that the kittens are checked by a licensed Veterinarian at least once before leaving to their new homes. Our kittens will receive a minimum of 2 sets of vaccines as recommended by our Veterinarian (one of these vaccines will be breeder administered). The new owners are expected to take the kitten to their own vet for a checkup within 30 days of purchase for the health guarantee to be valid. The kitten will need a final vaccine at 16 weeks of age to complete the booster series. Please schedule this appointment with your vet. The kitten will be de-wormed at approximately 6 and 12 weeks on a preventative basis. The use of the FIP, FIV, Ringworm, or Giardia vaccines will void all genetic and FIP health guarantees as these vaccines can have serious long term effects on the immune systems, and potential risks that outweigh the benefits. Please, DO NOT GET RABIES SHOT AT THE SAME TIME AS THE FINAL VACCINE. Its too much stress for their developing immune systems.

Returns: Our Cattery will accept the return of a kitten within a 2-week period of time. A refund will be provided (minus deposit, which is retained by the breeder as an agreed upon “contract-cancellation fee”) The kitten must be returned in a healthy condition. Purchaser agrees to pay veterinary costs if the kitten needs medical attention upon its return. Purchaser also covers all return/shipping costs. If an older kitten/cat is returned we will offer partial refund of the purchase price (based on the price we are able to re-sell the kitten for). If it is necessary to re-home this kitten at any age, breeder will assist in finding a suitable home.

Declawing: Kitten/cat must not be declawed. Declawing surgically removes the ends of the cat front toes to the first knuckle. Declawing can alter your kitten’s personality, health, and behavior. Our kittens have had their nails trimmed from an early age and are used to having this done; please continue to trim the nails and provide adequate scratching posts and acceptable places for scratching.

Indoor Pet: Purchaser agrees that the cat will live indoor, and will not be allowed outdoor unsupervised.

Genetic Illness and Health Guarantee: The kitten is guaranteed to be of sound health upon arrival into Purchaser’s care, including up to date vaccinations and a health record. There is a 3-year guarantee provided in case of loss of a kitten due to a genetic disease such as HMC and PKD in which case a replacement kitten will be provided upon proof of death from a certified veterinarian (autopsy results are required). (HMC: Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy/PKD: Polycystic Kidney Disease); if the kitten/cat dies due to genetic disease within 3 years from the date of transfer it will be replaced with a kitten of like quality within the following 12 months of receipt of diagnosis via necropsy by an authorized lab.

NO refunds will be provided. In all cases, the Breeder’s liability shall not exceed the value of the kitten.

Guarantee does not apply to parasites as these are generally easily treatable.

Guarantee does not apply to other illnesses or injuries. Kittens and cats are living creatures and as such they may become injured, or ill at any point of time in their life. The Buyer agrees to provide health care for the lifetime of this pet, and is prepared to cover all the costs associated with the cat’s health and wellbeing. If a cat is diagnosed with illness, the owner is responsible for providing the necessary care for the animal; however, the breeder would like to be informed of the cat’s health status.

Health monitoring of our breeding cats and their offspring is very important to us, and cats that do not produce healthy kittens are removed from our breeding program.

FIP- ( feline infectious peritonitis) is not a genetic disease, but a virus. Unfortunately, FIP is fatal. Most cats that develop FIP are under two years of age. There is no diagnostic tests for FIP. It is our understanding that a compromised immune system may play a role in developing FIP , making some kittens more susceptible to this illness. Our FIP guarantee covers kittens (does not apply to adults) for death due to FIP – up to the 2nd birthday. Confirmation of diagnosis via necropsy by an authorized lab is required. Seller will replace the kitten with another of like quality within 12 months from the date of receipt of confirmed diagnosis. No cash refunds are provided.

Release of Liability: Seller is not liable for expenses incurred (including medical) due to or as a result of the above cat/kitten’s actions. Seller does not guarantee hypoallergenic qualities, eye color or shade, coat color or shade, coat length, size, weight, quality, or personality of cat/kitten. Buyer understands that while our kittens are socialized up to the time of their placement, continued socialization and interactions will help determine the cat’s personality as an adult. There are no cash refunds for any of the above stated reasons. Except as stated in this contract, breeder makes no statements as to the ultimate quality of this cat at maturity, or life-long health status of this pet, nor does breeder assume any other financial obligations for this cat.

Registration: Registration/ Breeder slip from TICA will be provided upon request. It is the owner’s choice if they want to request a pedigree from TICA (at their own cost) based on the registration slip provided by the breeder.

Spaying and Neutering: we offer Early Spay & Neuter program (ESN) on request. There is a $250 fee for ESN surgery. This cost is to be covered by the new owner prior to kitten pick up. If whole kitten is purchased, the new owner agrees to spay/neuter it at 4-6 months of life, or prior to reaching sexual maturity (first heat in females).

Proper Care: Buyer agrees to provide proper housing, diet, fresh water, parasite control, and general health care for the Kitten for its lifetime, including the completion of routine immunizations and boosters and prompt veterinary care for any illness, or condition requiring medication or surgery.

Transition to new home: The Kitten is ready for their new home at 12 weeks old; It should be isolated from other pets for a minimum of 72 hours to allow the Kitten to acclimatize to its new surroundings. Any changes to the kitten’s diet should be made slowly, as sudden diet changes may result in episodes of diarrhea. Buyer agrees to feed a high quality, preferably, grain free diet; canned food and/or balanced raw meat diet.

Transfer of Kitten: Buyer agrees that the Kitten will at no time be sold, leased, or transferred to any pet shop, animal dealer, animal research facility, animal shelter, nor anyone who has ever been convicted of neglect or cruelty to any human or animal. Buyer agrees not to abandon the Kitten. It is the intention of Seller that this be a permanent placement. If at any time Buyer becomes unable or unwilling to keep the Kitten/Cat, Buyer’s first course of action shall be to contact the Breeder. If immediate re-homing is not necessary, the Breeder shall work with the Buyer to find a suitable home. If immediate rehoming is needed, the Buyer shall return the cat/kitten to the Breeder including all registration documents. No refunds are provided.

Shipping Charges & Agreement: we do not ship kittens.

In signing this document, Buyer acknowledges that he/she has read and understands the terms of this agreement, and that Buyer agrees to all of the terms and conditions of the above sale. By signing this contract, the Breeder and the Purchaser consider it to be legally binding. Purchaser & Breeder agrees that in case of any legal action all proceedings would take place in Edmonton, Alberta.

Please read “Allergies” article on our website.

History

Siberians are Russia’s native cats and come from the unforgiving climate of the Siberia forest. Siberian Cats first appeared in recorded history around the year 1000. Russian farmers and trades people were the primary people who cared for them. Siberian Cats were needed to protect grain and other products from rodents. Russia was then an agricultural country. Shopkeepers in Moscow were known to compete with each other over whose cat was the biggest and thickest.

Russians like cats and most children grew up with a kitten, the favorite being the Siberian. Siberian cats even existed in Russian fairy tales as protectors of children and as magical beings who opened gateways to realms beyond our ordinary senses.

The Siberian Cat was one of the three longhairs represented at the first cat shows in England in the 1700’s.

The first cat show in the city of Leningrad, Russia was in 1987. Two cat clubs ‘Kotofei’ and ‘Kis’ organized it. This is the date of the beginning of breeding of Siberians in St. Petersburg (Leningrad).

The Soviet Felinological Association registered the Siberian breed. It included both the traditional colors and the Siberian colorpoint (often referred to as Neva Masquerade in Europe).

An entry about Siberian cats was found in a book originally published in 1900 by Helen M.Winslow titled “Concerning Cats.” The entry reads: “Mrs. Frederick Monroe of Riverside Ill. owns a remarkable specimen of a genuine Russian cat, a perfect blue of extraordinary size. The Russian long-haired pet is much less common even than the Persian and Angora.”

The first breeding Siberians were introduced in the United States in 1990. Elizabeth Terrell imported the initial kittens as a trade for her Persian-Himalayans. They arrived on June 28, 1990. Their names were Kaliostro Vasenjkovich of Starpoint, Ofelia Romanova of Starpoint and Naina Romanova of Starpoint.

The Siberians were accepted for registration in CFA in February 2000 and currently compete in the Miscellaneous Category at CFA shows.

If you are considering a cat as a lifelong companion, the Siberian will give you years of happiness with its loving personality.

Some consider its personality dog-like in its loyalty.

Others purchase them for its hypoallergenic qualities. Choosing the remarkable Siberian Cat as a pet marks the beginning of a loving, adventurous, and sometimes hilarious companionship.

Text by Members of The Siberian Cat Club, CFA Siberian Breed Committee and TAIGA (International Siberian Breed Club)