One of the most remarkable and sought-after traits of the Siberian breed is its hypoallergenic qualities. While no cat is 100% allergy-free, many allergy sufferers find they can live comfortably with a Siberian.
Most people believe they are allergic to cat dander (hair). However, the true culprit is a protein called Fel d 1, which is found in a cat's saliva, tears, and sebaceous (skin) glands. When cats groom themselves, they transfer this protein onto their coat.
Siberians produce a REDUCED LEVEL of FEL D1 due to a protein sequence missing from their DNA. Only pure-bred Siberian cats have this genetic advantage, so choose your Breeder carefully if this trait is a priority for you!
It is important to note that the DEGREE to which individuals react can vary from cat to cat, and color to color. Therefore, if your allergies are moderate to severe, you should choose a local breeder and test your allergies specifically with the kitten you will be bringing home.
If you or a family member have strong allergies, we offer dedicated allergy testing.
We are open for allergy tests in person.
Fee: $50.00 (pre-paid & non-refundable)
We test you directly with the parents of current or upcoming litters so you know what to expect.
If you are out of state, we can send a "Fur sample" collected from the parents of born or upcoming litters.
Mailing Charges: $20.00 (pre-paid via PayPal or Venmo)
Sleep near it or interact with it at home to gauge your response safely.