Siamese Cat
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Cat Facts:
Breed Type: Natural
Body Type: Slim bodied
Coat Type: Shorthair
Size: Medium
Temperament: Highly active, devoted agile and playful. Needs attention. Can be very vocal.
Colors: lilac, blue, chocolate, seal.
Origins:
The Siamese is believed to be from South-East Asia and is one of the first defined breeds of oriental cat. The Siamese cat came to Britain from their Asian homeland via a British consul-general who brought a pair back for his sister in 1884. Over the next few years a small number of cats were also brought over, and from this formed the base breeding pool for the Siamese. Thousands of generations of selective breeding has made the Siamese one of the most easiest to recognise.
The traditional Siamese has been bred to be elongated with a Y-shaped head and bat-wing like ears. Some other flavors of Siamese can look more sturdier with a round head and a more proportional sizing.
Breed Pros and Cons
Pros
- Require very little grooming
- Does not shed excessively
Cons
- Not many registered breeders
- Demanding of attention
- Can have a tendency to be cross-eyed
June 25, 2007 @ 7:23 pm
carolyn said,
What you regard as a con, most people I know that have Siamesecats,)at least the Appleheads/Old-Style/Classic types which are the kind most people prefer),we/they consider a “pro” and that is the attention seeking nature of this breed.They will carry on a conversation with you if you so much as look at them sometimes,know when one is sad,and are wonderful companions.If you want a quiet breed this one is not for you.They do like heights,(and to climb),so when in doubt,if you do not see your cats when you get home,look up to find your Siamese “kids”!
December 18, 2007 @ 9:08 am
Steph said,
These cats, when they are young, are playful.
September 17, 2008 @ 7:44 pm
CAT LOVER said,
Awwww that simese cat is cute I say a 4.
September 29, 2008 @ 7:08 pm
Azar said,
I’ve known several Siamese who tended to overeat if given the opportunity - that is, eat until they vomited. Can anyone confirm whether this an individual quirk or a lesser known characteristic of the breed? Thanks!
April 7, 2009 @ 8:16 am
larry said,
my siamese is the devil
May 20, 2009 @ 4:02 pm
mckibbon said,
i would just like to comment on my siamese cat, he is called Nero, because he likes to copy everything you do. He was given to me last year when my oriental cat went missing and was found dead, because i had tried everywhere to find him and they found out i immigrated with my other 3 Scottish cats to NZ, this little old lady breeder asked me if i could take him as he was often picked on by others. So i took him and it took me around a month for him to trust me. I suffered depression shortly afterwards and i would say it has been him that i have relied on to give me the laughs that i have needed, he makes me play with him or i get shouted at, he is so funny and loves the craziest things like spinning on the floor he actually loves you to spin him, plays fetch, even plays fetch himself he loves his belly rubs on the iron board, and at night he tells you its time for bed. He has been such a charm and i love him with all my heart for helping me through so much tough times. To you Nero my Hero.