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180 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

NEVA MASQUERADE

A MAGNIFICENT COLORPOINTED CAT WITH AN ULTRA-THICK COAT

Tufted ears set to
Place of origin Russia This breed is the colorpoint version of the Siberian (p.179), side of head
Date of origin 1970s a forest cat that has a long history in Russia. The Neva
Breed registries FIFe Masquerade is named after the Neva River in St. Petersburg,
Weight range 10–20lb (4.5–9kg) where it was first developed. Combining strength with
Grooming
gentleness, this substantially built cat makes an excellent
family pet and has a reputation for becoming particularly
Colors and patterns attached to children. The immensely thick coat of the Neva
Various colorpoints, including Masquerade, which has a double-layered undercoat, is not
seal, blue, red, cream,
tabby, and inclined to form mats or knots, so grooming is
tortoiseshell. not a difficult task, although it does need
to be done regularly.
Broad,
round muzzle
Dense white ruff Substantially boned,
around neck strong, muscular body
Darker ears
and mask

Large,
slightly
oval blue
eyes

Blue tabby pointing on Very thick, long,
tail, legs, and head weatherproof,
triple coat

Tabby markings
evident on legs

Long, fluffy
haunches
Large paws tufted
between toes