Our family has cat allergies, yet, we have no symptoms living with four siberians, and their kittens!

While no breeds is 100% ‘hypoallergenic’ at this time, purebred siberians have ‘low allergen’ qualities making them a safer option those with allergies. 

Tessa’s father ‘Stoli’,  Fel D1: very low

About 80% of people with cat allergies do well with siberians because they are naturally low in Fel D1, a protein found in saliva and bodily fluid. However, some people have a secondary allergy (Fel D4), making them unable to tolerate any breed. In our experience, they tend to be those with multiple animal allergies (including horses guinea pigs and rabbits) and severe symptoms (ie., rashes/hives and asthma). We do have friends who fall into that category and are still able to visit our home since siberians seem to be less of a trigger than other breeds.

Some siberian lines are lower in Fel D1 than others. Unlike show breeders who select breeding pairs based on physical appearance, we prioritize temperament and low allergen qualities. As a result, our cattery has had tremendous success placing kittens with families who have mild to moderate allergies (watery/itchy eyes, sneezing).

If you have allergies, we recommend you research the breed and consult with your physician to see if you are a good candidate. Then spend time playing and interacting with siberians to assess how well you tolerate the breed. Prior to placing a deposit, we encourage you to visit. (Due to the demand, we only have home visits when there are kittens available). Visit our kitten page for updates.  

WARNING:  This breed has only been in the US since the early 1990s, as their popularity increases, scams have risen. Beware of breeders who sell large quantities of kittens, or have low prices. This can be a red flag that their kittens may not be purebred siberians. (Just because a cat comes from Russian, does not guarantee it is a purebred. It could be any mixed breed that someone sold off the street to Americans.) Some of our customers came to us after loosing deposits for kittens they only saw online. We have also heard stories of people purchasing sick, unvaccinated kittens. Most states require a vet health certificate within days of transferring ownership. Reputable breeders know their cats lineage, and eagerly share photos and pedigrees. 

Links to more information on cat allergies:

Siberian Research, Inc – This site has a wealth of information about cat allergies, including an overview of Fel D1 levels and tips for reducing allergic reactions.

Vanilla Sky ‘Tamerlan’ Lundberg,
Fel D1: very low

Our Purebred ‘Low Allergen’ Bloodlines:

• Our first queen, Tessa, came from Whites Farm. She is the daughter of  Angara Stolichnaya (Stoli) & Waterlilly Chessa. Mike White has been breeding siberians for 25+ years, she is one of the first in the US to specialize in selecting blood lines for their low allergen qualities: Whites Farm Siberians

• Our second queen, Rue, is the daughter of Tessa & Vanilla Sky Tamerlan. Her father is co-owned by Liz Daisley and Tom Lundberg of Lundberg Siberians.  The Lundberg’s have been involved with the Siberian Research, Inc., helping to provide valuable research on the siberian’s health and low allergen qualities.

Although Tessa and Rue have since retired from breeding they helped establish healthy low allergen blood lines. We have carried on this line through Tessa’s granddaughter (Luna) her two great granddaughters (Malibu and Purrly). Our current kittens are the 5th generation raised in our home cattery!

To see their photos visit our Queen page.

Whites Farm Siberians
Tessa’s mother Waterlilly Chessa & Aunt Lilly.