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Question: Is a siberian cat compatible with my lifestyle?

(Posted by: on 2011-12-28 14:11:21)

Hi. I'm an 18 year old student living alone in Los Angeles, CA. I've settled into my apartment and would like to add a furball to the house! Growing up- my family had dogs. I love them to death but being a student limits my time to give the proper amount of care to a dog. Recently I researched cat breeds and found the Siberian. I read that it is very friendly, independent and has reduced amounts of the allergenic protein cats produce. I have lots of people over who may be allergic, so that quality is extremely convenient. Also, I'd prefer that all my furniture be as hair- free as possible. I understand they molt heavily twice a year. In summary, would the Siberian make sense for me if I want a low allergen, shedding and maintainence cat? If not, any suggestions to other breeds would be great!

Posted by: Ocimom on 2011-12-28, 14:23:42

All cats with fur will shed. You really think that the cat will not be shedding but twice a year? Longhairs need to be combed daily to 2-3 x a week to keep the fur under control. If you don't want a lot of shedding, then go with a shorthair cat like a Rex, Oriental, Bengal, Ocicat, Burmese, Tonkinese. The shorthairs I mentioned do very little shedding and your friends with allergies may be ok with them. But the drawback is the Rex, Oriental, Bengal, Ocicat all need attention and are very active cats that do no like being alone for long periods of time.

Posted by: -Nicole- on 2011-12-29, 08:42:30

I think a Siberian cat would be good for you, they are low maintenance but require a lot of attention. I just got a Siberian cat, and he is very energetic, friendly, and i don't get allergies when I'm around him. But even though they say low maintenance I'm not sure about how his fur does in the summer and spring months, because in the winter and fall months they hardly shed a thing. If you like you could also check out this website for short hair cats: 9livesnation.com/ article/ 9livesnation-staff/ check-out-low-maintenance-cat-breeds