KOKOPELLIE SIBERIANS
TICA'S BEST OF BREED SIBERIAN
2006, 2007, 2008
2008 SW Region Best Cat
THANK YOU JUDY CHAPPETTA of Cooncreole Siberians
for our wonderful "Frosty"
The Breed
Welcome to the Siberian breed. Siberians are a medium to large breed of cat. They have thick triple coats and are described as round. Everything about them should be round. Round eyes, round head, rounded ears, rounded bodies. Round, round, round. Many judges have described them as whiskey barrels on tree trunk legs. This is what sets them apart from the Maine Coon and Norwegian Forest Cat. The Siberian is a cat of great "heft", strength and muscle.
As described above, the Siberian has a triple coat. It contains "down" to keep them warm in the cold Russian winters, the actual fur and then the "guard hairs" which help keep them from matting. Siberians are very difficult to get wet. Care should be taken with their fur during the shedding times of the year. This is when matting can occur.
The Siberian is an intelligent cat. They are problem solvers. They are easy to train and are loaded in personality. They learn their names and will follow their person from room to room. They will greet you at the door and miss you while you're away. They make chirping and trilling sounds instead of a regular meow. They are great with children.
Siberian History
The Siberian is a natural breed from Russia. They have been around for approximately 1,000 years. They were said to have first appeared in Siberia and the Urals. The first Siberians were brought to the United States in 1990 by Elizabeth Terrell. Starpoint Cattery was formed. Elizabeth started her cattery with Kaliostro Vasenjkovich (male) and Ofhelia Romanova (female) and Nania Romanova (female).
The Siberians have been showing in the Championship class in TICA since 1996. In 2001 TICA has it's first Siberian as Cat of the Year. IW SGC Treskuchiy Sibirskiy Moroz Mur, aka Irdie. Irdie was a Russian import bred by Larisa Galiaskarova and owned by Judy Chappetta.
The Allergy Factor
For most people Siberian cats are hypoallergenic. This is because they are lacking or low in the protein in their saliva that most people are allergic to (FEL D-1). lgE late trigger anti-body sufferers may finat that the Siberian is not a hypo-allergenic cat for them. No one can guarantee that you will not react to a Siberian. It is different for each person. If you are an allergy sufferer you should visit with a Siberian in person. Pet them, rub their fur, rub your eyes. Check multiple Siberians. Someone who doesn't react to one Siberian may react to another.
Siberians are a wonderful, fascinating breed. They come in a rainbow of colors including colorpoints. You are encouraged to visit with the Siberian breed. Get to know them. Let them into your heart. You won't be disappointed.
IW SGC Treskuchiy Sibirskiy Moroz Mur
aka Irdie
TICA Best Cat
2001
Frosty's Great Great Grandfather
Kokopellies Alexandra
Please click here to see our tribute to our dear friend, Judy Chappetta of Cooncreole Siberians
Cooncreole Iziza, aka Izzy
(Izzy doesn't have her own page yet)
The Ladies of Kokopellies
Some of the girls have their own pages. Click on their names to go to their page
(click to go to Anastasia's page)
(click to go to Sasha's page)
(click to go to Dasha's page)
The Siberian cat is a hearty, natural breed that comes from Russia. They are strong, heavily boned cats that have great dispositions. Their fur is a thick triple coat. The Siberians are also known for being the perfect cat for those who suffer from allergies. They are about 90% hypoallergenic.
Tbears Brutus of Kokopellies
Brutus is the proud father of Nicholas and Alexandra.
