Siamese

Owner's Guide

Siamese have fascinated folks around the world since they were first officially exported from Thailand, or as it was known then Siam, in the late eighteen hundreds. Their sleek lines, striking color contrast, finely chiseled aristocratic heads, deep blue almond eyes, and short silky coats make them living art. Combine this beauty with acute intelligence, inquisitive personality and a loving nature and you have the essence of the Siamese cat.

The first Siamese to appear in England were a gift from Siam to an ambassador who brought them home. They began appearing in English cat shows almost immediately, and in American shows by the early twentieth century.

Seal points, still the best known variety, were the first to arrive. With their seal brown, almost black extremities and their pale fawn bodies, they were sensational. While chocolate points, with creamy white bodies and milk chocolate legs, tail, mask and ears did appear from time to time, it was the blue point that gained official recognition in 1934. The blue point has a bluish-white body with slate blue points. The chocolate point was recognized next. In 1955 the lilac point followed and completed the breed. The lilac point has pinkish gray points with a white body which makes it most ethereal and delicate in color.

While color is a prominent feature of this breed, structure is also important. The Siamese is a study in length. From the start the breed standard has called for a long, wedge shaped head and elongated body lines. The muscular, tubular body is supported by long legs and graced by a long neck and tail. Paradoxically the short, close lying coat accentuates the long lines perfectly.

The long Siamese head is delineated by an absolutely straight profile and well aligned chin. From the front, the outline of the face presents a smooth wedge with large ears that complete the wedge. The outstanding feature of the head is the pair of deep blue almond eyes (an eye's width apart which are set at a slant. If you have been able to resist all the other attributes of this breed, the eyes will captivate you. They radiate intelligence and emotion.

This ancient breed, perhaps the oldest of all our cats, is able to communicate like no other. The Siamese voice is legendary. They speak both with their voice and with their body.

Siamese

Breed Profile

The Cat Fanciers' Association
The Cat Fanciers' Association
Size:
Medium
Origin:
Thailand (formerly Siam)
Color:
White with Brown or Grey Points

Siamese cats are vocal, intellegent and loving. They are also friendly with people.

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Breed Profile: Siamese

Breed Profile: Siamese

One of the world¿s oldest cats, the Siamese breed hails from Thailand, formerly known as Siam.

Snowy Siamese

Snowy Siamese

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Siamese Cat Rescue

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Fascinating Feline Behavior: Why All the Licking?!

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The Bushy Tailed Cat: A Fluffy Story

over, purring the entire time, meeting up with our resident Siamese, Mousie Tongue, who bopped him on the head just once, lettinghad arrived! Boss kitten on the premises! Having lived with Siamese cats for many years, cognizant of their high degree of intelligence  More…

Shedding

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