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.