Neva Masquerade

About the breed

The Neva Masquerade is the colourpoint form of the Siberian cat, with bright blue eyes, dense coat, strong body and gentle family temperament.

Breed history

The breed is linked to the Siberian cat and emerged from work with colourpoint coats in the late 1980s. WCF recognised it in 1992 and FIFe in 1998.

Appearance and features

It is a large muscular cat with strong legs, a bushy tail, wedge-shaped face, medium ears, blue eyes and a dense long coat. Size: medium to large size. Weight: males: 6.5–7.5 kg, females: 4–5 kg. Coat: long-haired. Typical colours: colourpoint, various colour options.

Temperament

The Neva Masquerade is affectionate, sociable and attentive to family. It does well with children, calmly accepts guests and likes observing from high places.

Care and lifestyle

The long coat should be brushed once or twice weekly, more during shedding. Tooth, eye and ear care, claw trimming and bathing every few months are useful.

Health

The breed is considered robust and has no strong list of breed-specific genetic diseases, but large cats need weight control, good diet and checkups.

Best suited for

Best suited for: families with children, houses or apartments, owners wanting a beautiful, calm and sociable cat.

Temperament and behavior

The Neva Masquerade is affectionate, sociable and attentive to family. It does well with children, calmly accepts guests and likes observing from high places.

Stable behaviour depends on daily attention, a safe environment, play activity and respect for the cat's personal space.

Care and keeping

The long coat should be brushed once or twice weekly, more during shedding. Tooth, eye and ear care, claw trimming and bathing every few months are useful.

Daily routine

Regular play, clean water, quality food, scratching posts, safe resting spots and routine preventive checks are useful.