For us, breeding is about considerably more than producing kittens.Auralune is a small, carefully considered breeding programme focused on Siberians and Neva Masquerades, with an emphasis on responsible breeding, quality, temperament and raising kittens in a genuine home environment.Our kittens are not raised as products in a facility and then introduced to a family at the point of sale. They grow up as part of our household, surrounded by people, cats and the everyday experiences that form the foundation of their lives as companion animals.We want every Auralune kitten to leave us not only beautiful, but well cared for, well socialised and genuinely ready to become part of a family.

Our Siberians come from experienced, respected breeding programmes in Russia, including our mentor in Moscow. When we began Auralune, we wanted to build our foundation with cats from breeders we genuinely knew and trusted. We carefully chose our cats for their pedigrees, Siberian type, health, temperament and character. We are proud of the cats we started with and the relationships behind them — and they are the foundation of everything we are building at Auralune.

They are the same breed, with one key difference: coat colour and pattern.Traditional Siberians come in a wide variety of colours and patterns.Neva Masquerades carry the colourpoint gene, producing darker ears, face, legs and tail with a lighter body — similar to the pattern seen in Siamese cats, but with the dense, semi-longhaired Siberian coat.Their underlying breed characteristics are the same: size, build, temperament and coat texture are all Siberian.

No cat is completely hypoallergenic, but the Siberian's reputation for being more allergy-friendly is well established and has a genuine basis.Siberians tend to produce lower levels of Fel d 1, the main allergen associated with cats. As a result, some people who react strongly to other cats find that they tolerate Siberians much better.This is why we describe our Siberians as Low Allergen rather than using the term hypoallergenic. We are well aware that many breeders describe Siberians as hypoallergenic, but we prefer to use more cautious and accurate wording. There are no guarantees when it comes to allergies, and individual reactions can vary.We can also speak from personal experience. We have seen family members with known cat allergies live comfortably alongside our Siberians with absolutely no allergic reaction.That experience is encouraging, but it does not mean every person with cat allergies will react in the same way. If allergies are an important consideration for your family, we strongly recommend spending time with a Siberian before committing to a kitten.Low Allergen, not hypoallergenic — because we believe it is important to be honest about both the benefits and the limitations.

Siberians are intelligent, affectionate and highly social cats. They often enjoy being involved in whatever their people are doing and can develop wonderfully close relationships with their families.Many have a slightly dog-like quality: following their people around the home, greeting them at the door, learning routines and enjoying interactive play. Some even enjoy water, getting out and about with their family in a stroller or on a leash and we've even seen a few Siberians who enjoy being out on bikes.Typically they are affectionate without necessarily being demanding, and many adapt beautifully to households with children and other animals when introductions are handled thoughtfully.Every cat is an individual. We never promise a particular personality simply because a kitten is a Siberian. We get to know each kitten individually and help families find the right match for their household.

Siberians are a substantial, slow-maturing breed, bigger than your average domestic cat, substantially smaller than Maine Coons and typically slightly smaller than Ragdolls.Males generally become larger and heavier than females, and the breed continue growing well until age 3 to 5.This means a Siberian that still looks surprisingly kitten-like at 10 or 18 months may have considerable growing and developing ahead of them. We love this part because for many families it means you have the kitten phase much longer than with other breeds, many of which start maturing into adult bodies from 6 to 8 months old.Their final size, just like with humans, varies between individuals and is influenced by many factors, so adult size is never guaranteed from a kitten's current weight alone. A tiny Siberian kitten can grow into a big sturdy adult and larger kittens can also become regular size adults.

Yes & No. Siberians have a beautiful, substantial coat and they shed. The way they shed differs from many other breeds and is connected to seasonal changes. They drop less fur on a day to day basis. Depending on the climate they may shed considerably 1 to 2 times per year, and more when they transition from kittenhood to adulthood, while they develop their adult coat.Seasonal changes can produce periods of heavier shedding, particularly moving from cold winter to warm spring. In warmer climates the coat may behave differently from that of a Siberian living in a cold environment though and the large sheds are much less pronounced.Regular grooming helps keep the coat healthy and reduces loose hair around the home.

Yes! Siberians can live very happily in warm climates when they have an appropriate environment.In Thailand, our cats have access to cool indoor areas, air conditioning and comfortable places to rest. They naturally seek out cooler surfaces and adjust their activity according to the temperature.Just like their long haired cousins from other breeds, Siberian's thick coat does not mean they must live in a cold climate, but responsible owners should always provide a cool, comfortable environment during hot weather.