Often lower Fel d 1. Not allergy-free. Results vary by person and by cat.
As of September 23, 2026: Siberian cats often produce lower levels of Fel d 1, the main cat allergen, and many allergy-sensitive people do better with them. No cat is guaranteed hypoallergenic. Reactions vary by person and by cat. If allergies matter to you, spend time with Siberians before reserving. This is educational, not medical advice.
This page expands the honesty on our FAQ. We are talking about Siberian and Neva Masquerade cats only.
Fel d 1 is the main cat allergen protein most people mean when they say “cat allergies.” It is associated with saliva, skin, and coat transfer, so dander and grooming habits matter as much as fur length alone.
“Lower Fel d 1” means often lower production relative to many other cats. It does not mean zero allergen, and it is not a medical clearance. We do not quote a percentage of allergy sufferers who tolerate Siberians.
Two households can meet the same breed and have different outcomes.
Our FAQ puts it directly: Siberians often produce lower Fel d 1; many allergy sufferers do better with them; every person is different; if allergies are a concern, spend time with Siberians when possible. This page follows that pattern. Results vary. We do not upgrade it into a hypoallergenic guarantee.
Public guidance often notes that kittens may under-represent adult allergen load. A short kitten visit can feel easier than living with the same animal at full size and coat. Treat that as partial — a cautious expectation, not a lab result from our cattery.
As of September 23, 2026, we do not run published Fel d 1 lab tests on every litter, and we do not publish litter scores. A test score is not part of the kitten package. If allergies are a deciding factor, plan more than a five-minute peek at a sleepy kitten. Spend time with adult Siberians when you can, and talk with your clinician if your history is significant.
Colorpoint does not make a cat allergy-proof. A Neva Masquerade is the colorpoint variety of the Siberian most buyers mean by “Siberian” — a pointed coat, often associated with blue eyes in public guides. Care and temperament track with traditional Siberians.
Allergy honesty is the same for both: often lower Fel d 1, outcomes that vary by person and by cat, and no claim that Nevas are more hypoallergenic. They are not allergy-free. For looks and a side-by-side, see Neva Masquerade vs Siberian and our Neva Masquerade page.
If allergies are part of your decision:
We are a TICA-registered family cattery in Eagle Mountain, Utah — about 30 minutes south of Salt Lake City — focused on healthy, well-socialized Siberian Forest Cats and Neva Masquerade cats with authentic Russian type and temperament. More of that story is on About.
On allergies, our public claim is the FAQ wording above. A short “hypoallergenic” label elsewhere on the site should be read through that nuance: often lower Fel d 1, many people do better, every person differs, spend time first. We raise kittens in our home with daily family interaction. None of that replaces an allergist’s advice.
No absolute guarantee. Siberians often produce lower Fel d 1, many allergy sufferers do better with them, and every person is different. They are not allergy-free. Spend time with Siberians when allergies matter.
Fel d 1 is the main cat allergen protein associated with saliva, skin, and coat transfer. “Lower Fel d 1” means often lower relative to many other cats — not zero allergen.
Not reliably. Public guidance often notes that kittens may under-represent adult allergen load. That expectation is partial. Prefer time with adults when you can.
No. Colorpointing does not make a cat allergy-proof. Nevas are not more hypoallergenic. See Neva Masquerade vs Siberian.
No. As of September 23, 2026, we do not publish Fel d 1 lab scores for our litters, and a score is not part of the kitten package.
No. This is educational breed and cattery information. Significant allergies belong with your clinician. Email eaglemountainsiberians@gmail.com or call 801-644-9921.
Questions about allergies and our kittens? Email eaglemountainsiberians@gmail.com or call 801-644-9921 — and spend time with Siberians when you can before you deposit.
