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Compare Siberian
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Size and coat
- Size
- SiberianLarge
- Typical adult weight
- Siberian3.5–7.5 kg
- Coat
- SiberianSemi-long coat
- Typical lifespan
- Siberian12–15 years
Activity and care
- Activity
- SiberianVery active and usually keen to play
- Grooming
- SiberianDaily
- Shedding
- SiberianTends to shed a lot
- Vocal
- SiberianTends to be quiet
Home life
- Indoors and outdoors
- SiberianUsually happier with access outdoors
- Time alone
- SiberianOften copes well alone during the day
- Owner experience
- SiberianOften suits first-time cat owners
Living with others
- Children
- SiberianOften good with children, with supervision
- Living with dogs
- SiberianOften gets on with a cat-friendly dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual cat. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the cat you are considering.