- Facts
- Status: Exotic creature since 1889
- Size and Weight:
Medium sized
svelte, refined cats with long tapering lines and muscular bodies. - Coat: Short, fine textured and glossy coat lying close to the body.
- Head and Muzzle: Long tapering wedged head in proportion the body. Muzzle is also fine, wedge shaped.
- Body: Medium sized and graceful. Has a distinct combination of fine bones and firm muscles.
- Colors: Body is evenly and subtly shaded with distinct dark points-seal point, blue point, lilac point and chocolate point. Generally darken with age.
- Life Expectancy: A healthy longer life depends on plenty of affection from its owners
- Popularity: Most popular lap cat
- Habitat: Indoor cats only.
- Origins
- Country of Origin: Thailand
- Lineage: Siamese/ Pure bred.
- Date Admitted to CFA: Blue point-1934; Chocolate Point-1952; Lilac Point-1955.
- Historical Information: Described by Harrison Weir in "Our Cats And All About Them"(1889) These cats are legends turned fact from the "Royal Cats of Siam".
- Defining Characteristics
- Training Ease: Requires a lot of coaxing and is good at the game of "Fetch".
- Temperament: Loving and very affectionate and cannot tolerate isolation.
- Tolerance to Children: Usually tolerant but the actual level depends on the cat.
- Behavior: A perfect lap cat
- Concerns
- Health Issues: Timely inoculations and regular checks will keep the cat healthier.
- Feeding:
Well balanced
diet, depending on the cat's preference - Exercise Needs: Siamese are lap cats and have to be persuaded to exercise.
- Grooming Needs: Subtle grooming especially for the ears. Most don't need baths.
- Special Household Needs: It is good to have more than one sitting chair, as they love to sit where you have sat.
- Travel Needs: Normal care should be taken.
- Getting Along With Other Pets: Loves company of humans and does not bother about other pets.
- How to Choose
- What To Look For In A Healthy Cat: Kittens must have all the necessary inoculations and should be very active.
- What You Will Need For A New Cat: You will be requiring a food bowl for the kitten, a sleeping basket, a litter box and litter, a brush, nail trimmer and enough space in your garden for the cat to play.
- Cat-Proofing Your House: This is necessary, as you will do for your dogs. They are rather quiet and prefer your seat.
- How To Make Your New Cat Feel At Home: Siamese cats love to cuddle in your lap and groom their ears.
