There’s a good chance you haven’t heard of this curious kind of kitty before. But by the time you’ve finished this story, you’ll have learned all the things you never knew you needed to know.
If you’re a bit more up-to-date on your Siberian cat colors, there’s a chance the quirky name of this kitty is ringing bells, though. It’s a truly beautiful specimen, prized for its good looks and great temperament.
But don’t let me give it all away in the beginning — take a dive into this story on the Neva Masquerade cat and become an expert on them in no time.
The first ones were established around 1970 and were the result of cross-breeding Siberian cats with Siamese cats in Russia.
They’re pretty rare, especially outside of Russia. There are a few select breeders in the US, but they’re few and far between, so litters are less common.
Some organizations don’t recognize the Neva Masquerade as a separate breed but rather as a sub-breed of Siberians because of their numerous similarities.
These gorgeous rarities amongst felines typically have all-white bodies with several color points of brown, black, or blue-ish grey on their paws, face, and ears.
Neva Masquerade cats tend to have the personality of the Siberian breed and are described as “dog-like” with a canine’s devotion to their human.
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