To a lot of people, these two cat breeds seem totally identical and, therefore, are very often confused. In this article I will explain how to easily tell the difference between a Siberian and a Norwegian: from now on you won’t have any excuses! 😊





Disclaimer: the following tips only give an indication to help you visually recognize the two breeds, but the only way to know for sure if a cat is a Siberian or a Norwegian is to check the cat’s pedigree!

So, if your cat matches some of these criteria, it does not necessarily make it a Siberian or a Norwegian! It needs to have a pedigree that proves its breed.



Breed history

First, let’s start with a bit of history that explains the similarities between the two breeds.