The idea to start a Monobreed Club for Siberian and Neva Masquerade cats came up already in 2019, when more and more breeders of these breeds in Switzerland as well as owners of these beautiful cat breeds appeared at shows. These cats enjoyed increasing popularity and deservedly occupied one of the first places among the most popular natural breed cats in Switzerland. It was necessary to unite the breeders to support the further development of the breed, to maintain the type and to improve the quality of these breeds.
The Siberian and Neva Masquerade Club Switzerland was founded on the initiative of the two breeders Olga Korovin and Samuel Wittwer, and the international FIFe judge for all breeds, Helena Wittwer.
Documents establishing the Siberian and Neva Masquerade Club Switzerland (SNMCS) were signed at the first meeting of the initiative group on 26 April 2022, the composition of the board and the president of the club, Olga Korovin, were approved.
In September 2022, SNMCS became part of the SGR/SSC (Swiss Society for Pedigree Cats) and thus of the FFH/FIFe. The agreement was signed on 24 September 2022 on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the FFH in the presence of FFH President Alfred Wittich and SGR/SSC President Sandra Achermann, SNMCS President Olga Korovin and SNMCS Vice-President Helena Wittwer.
In November 2022, SNMCS successfully organised and held the first special show of Siberian and Neva Masquerade cats at the RKVO show in Frauenfeld, where more than 30 cats of these breeds participated.
The first General Assembly of the SNMCS took place on 24 January 2023 with the participation of FFH President Alfred Wittich and the legendary Swiss Siberian breeder Trudy Anliker. At the meeting, the composition of the club’s board was approved and the club’s development programme for the current year was set.
The Siberian-style dinner was a worthy conclusion to the club’s first general meeting and took place in a very friendly and cordial atmosphere.
Currently, our club is actively working to support not only breeders, but also owners of Siberian and Neva Masquerade cats and anyone interested in these breeds. We are always open and happy to welcome new club members!