We receive many questions about our Siberians and we try to answer them all.
If you have a question that we have not addressed below, please feel free to email us.
Q. Where are we located?
A. We are located in central Iowa.
Q. How much does a Siberian weigh and when are they considered mature?
A. Siberian males typically weigh between 10-16 pounds and the females are smaller,
weighing between 8-12 pounds. Siberians are beautiful as kittens and then hit their
awkward stage and then start growing into their frame at about one-year-old.
Siberians are considered fully mature at around five-years-old and are in their prime.
Q. What are Siberians' personalities like?
A. Siberians are known to have "dog-like" personalities. They are family
oriented and will follow you from room to room just to be with you. Siberians are
known to be very high jumpers and love to climb. They are very active cats with
an abundance of energy but adapt easily to different lifestyles. The Siberian is a cat like
no other!
Q. What is the color spectrum of the Siberian?
A. Siberians come in all traditional colors including color-point.
Q. Are Siberians really hypo-allergenic?
A. Siberians are considered to have hypo-allergenic characteristics. Cats that are
low in the Fel d1 protein are considered to be hypo-allergenic. This protein is produced
in the saliva and skin of cats. However, there are other allergens produced by cats
that people can react to. Many people with allergies seem to tolerate the Siberian
with little or no reaction after being around them.
Q. Do Siberians coexist well with other animals?
A. Yes, it has been our experience that Siberians do very well with other domestic
animals. The important thing to remember is to introduce them slowly with supervision
and patiently let them adjust to each other. Remember, animals require their own
period of acclimation to their new home and new animal friends.
Q. Do Siberians get along well with children?
A. Yes, absolutely! Just make sure the children know how to properly handle the
kitten or cat.
Q. Are Siberians more intelligent than other breeds of cats?
A. Many Siberians have been leash trained and are taught to fetch. Some Siberians
also demonstrate problem solving skills, as well as great leaps of acrobatic activity
and quick intelligence.
Q. Which is more preferable, a male or female?
A. Each kitten has their own distinct personality. We have not found there to be a great
difference in one sex or another in regard to personalities. Males seem to be less
high strung than some females but it also has a lot to do with the bloodlines they are
bred from. There is a common misconception about male kittens. Most males that are
neutered before sexual reproduction takes place usually will not spray and will not be
aggressive. Females can also be great pets once they are spayed and are not concerned
with finding a mate and having a litter. We recommend spaying/neutering your pet
between four to six months of age.
Q. What is the most common health problem associated with Siberians?
A. Currently there are no known health problems with the Siberian. The Siberian cat
is considered to be one of the healthiest cats bred today.
Q. How do I get on your waiting list?
A. After we receive your email inquiry, we will contact you via email. At this point
we will be able to place you on our waiting list. Being on the waiting list gives you priority
on that special kitten you may be looking for. When someone on the list wants to pass on a
kitten, they may choose to wait for another litter and someone else on the waiting list will
get next pick. Kittens are on a first come, first served basis, therefore the waiting list
guarantees you exactly what you are looking for. You will receive a response.
Q. How long is the wait list for a kitten?
A. This can be largely dependant on your desire for color or pattern. If you want a
rare color or pattern, the wait time could be up to one year as Siberian kittens are
rare due to the small number of breeders here in the U.S. The typical waiting period
is four to six months. We do appreciate your patience as we are a small cattery and
only have a few litters per year and are at the whim of Mother Nature.
Q. Do you provide any kind of health guarantee?
A. We offer a comprehensive one year health guarantee on every kitten born in our
cattery. Please see our Pet Contract for these details.
Q. Do you require a deposit?
A. No waiting list deposit is required. When you have decided on your kitten, we
then require a $150 non-refundable deposit which will also be applied toward
the purchase price of your chosen kitten. The remaining balance will be due in cash at
the time of delivery.
Q. Will my kitten be spayed/altered when I pick it up?
A. Unless your kitten is over four to six-months-old, it will not be altered when
leaving our home. We will mail your individual kitten registration form
when you provide proof of spay/neuter from your veterinarian.
Q. Where do you register your kittens?
A. Our kittens are registered with TICA (The International Cat Association).
Q. Will my kitten be registered when it arrives?
A. Yes, your kitten will have registration papers that we will mail to you upon
receipt of proof from your veterinarian of the kitten's spay/neuter status.
Q. Do you ship your kittens?
A. We prefer to not ship our kittens. We give preference to local people
or people who are willing to come pick up their kitten. If you are unable to drive to us
to pick up your kitten, you will need to make arrangements to fly to Des Moines and we
can meet you at the airport to deliver your kitten to you. We feel this strongly about
avoiding the trauma of a flight in a cargo hold area for our dear kittens. If it is absolutely
impossible to fly to Des Moines to pick up your kitten, I have found that shipping is available
year-round thru Continental Airlines at the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport as they have climate
controlled cargo areas. The fees for shipping are substantial with airline fees, veterinary
fees for health certificates, and our fees for transporting the kitten to the Minneapolis
airport. In most cases it is less expensive to fly to Des Moines and pick up your kitten
yourself.
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