The SIBERIAN.

Ken Hidaka's CODE NAME. Ken's codename in Weiss is Siberian which is also a cat's breed like all of them.

Siberian is the name given to Russia's native semi-longhair. Brown tabby is the most popular color, can be in other colors.

HISTORY: The Siberian cat is a natural breed from Russia. This is an intelligent cat with a bold wedge shaped head, rounded contours and expressive eyes. The first Siberians entered the United States in 1990. They are found in St. Petersburg and Leningrad.

FEATURE: Siberians are a loyal, friendly, semi-longhaired breed. They make great companions. Siberians are not an extremly vocal breed, they express themselves with a soft chirping. They have thick undercoats that require minimal grooming. They are non-allergenic to most people who exhibit allergies to other cats. Their personalities are often reffered to as dog like and do in fact exhibit protective qualities. They are accepted in all color patterns, the most common being the brown classic or brown mackerel. Takes 5 years to mature.