Siberian kitten questions: growing up, coat care and papers
Straight answers from our family cattery in Kennewick, WA.
How Siberian kittens change as they grow
A kitten photo is a beginning, not a promise. Each kitten grows in its own way.
Growing up takes years. Siberians mature slowly: most reach full size around three, and full maturity can take up to five years. [S1] [S2]
The coat fills in over time. Kittens have a softer, simpler coat; the thick triple coat, full ruff and dense undercoat come with maturity. [S1]
Colors and markings can shift. On goldens, markings can change in intensity with age. On bimetallics, body markings often fade, so a grown tabby may look shaded. [S1]
The coat follows the seasons: thick and full in winter, shorter and lighter in summer after the spring shed. [S1] [S2]
We’ll share what we see in each kitten and its parents, but we can’t promise how any kitten will look grown.
For brushing, nails, teeth and play, see Siberian Care Basics.
How to know we’re real
Paying for a kitten you haven’t met takes trust. Here’s how to check us.
- Visit us. Meet the kittens and their mother at home, by appointment.
- Video call. Can’t travel? Ask us for a free live video call with the kittens.
- Pedigrees. Ask to see the parents’ pedigrees.
- Real reviews. Read what our families say on our Google profile.
- A written contract. You’ll read and sign it before any kitten is reserved.
- Payment only through the methods in your contract, with no surcharge.
We’ll never ask for money through anyone but us.
Never pay for a kitten with a gift card, wire service or crypto. The FTC says no legitimate seller requires them; a credit card protects you most. [S3] [S4]
Warning signs of a pet scam [S3]
- The seller won’t let you visit, video chat or talk by phone.
- Photos are stock images or appear elsewhere (try a reverse image search).
- Searching the name plus “scam” or “complaint” turns up problems.
- Pressure to pay right away, or new “fees” after you’ve paid.
- Someone other than us contacts you to collect money for our kittens.
If something feels off, slow down and contact us directly. Report scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. [S3]
When your papers arrive
- Contract copy. You keep a signed copy of your contract.
- At go-home. The vet’s notes (vaccines given and when the next ones are due), the microchip, and the breeder transfer papers. Kittens are already spayed or neutered.
Questions about your papers? Just write to us.