[header] How to identify a siberian cat [title] Feel for a dense coat. [step] Siberian cats are distinguished by their thick, triple-layer coats. Look for long guard hairs (the outermost coat), followed by the awn hairs (or middle coat) and then a soft supple undercoat. 
In their native russia, these many layers help protect siberian cats from the intense cold. The coats of siberian cats can come in all colors.