Siberian cats shed moderately—less than many breeds with a similar coat type. They won't typically leave loads of hair behind after lying on your lap or any other surface. Most of the shedding occurs twice a year: In spring, when they lose extra fur that kept them warm during the winter.

Siberians are generally very healthy cats with a long lifespan of 10–18 years.

Siberian kittens typically cost between $1,200 and $4,000, depending on pedigree and age. Why the high price tag? This breed is expensive due to their high demand and the relatively low number of purebred Siberian cats outside of Russia—so they're pretty rare in the U.S.

Affectionate and loyal animals, the Siberian cat makes for a great companion as they get along really well with everybody, kids and other pets included. Besides their stunning looks, they adore cuddling, and the Siberian cat personality is so sweet-natured that you'll love to have them around all the time.