Facts
- Size and Weight: The Siamese cat is a medium sized cat.
- Coat: They have short, glossy fur.
- Head and Muzzle: The head is long and wedge shaped and the muzzle is slightly rounded and well aligned.
- Body: Siamese cats have long, muscular necks, long legs, a long tail, and bat like ears.
- Colors: They can have chocolate points, blue points, or lilac points.
- Life Expectancy: They have a long life expectancy.
- Popularity: The Siamese cat is growing in popularity.
- Habitat: They are mainly an indoor cat.
- Country of Origin: The Siamese Cat originated in Thailand.
- Lineage: The current Siamese cat is a cross between old Siamese cats and local breeds (like Abyssinian) or wild cats.
- Date Admitted to CFA: The blue point Siamese cat was admitted to the CFA in 1934, the chocolate point in 1952, and the lilac point in 1955.
- Historical Information: In 1884, a group of Siamese cats were given as a gift to a British Aristocrat who brought them to the UK and a Siamese Fancier's club was formed. In April of 1909, the Siamese cat society of America was founded.
- Training Ease: Siamese Cats are easy cats to train.
- Temperament: Siamese cats are intelligent, curious, and have a loving nature.
- Tolerance to Children: They love to play with children.
- Behavior: Siamese cats love being around people and demand a lot of attention. They are talkative and have distinctive voices.
- Health Issues: All vaccines should be given within 12 months of birth and regular trips to the Vet are a must.
- Feeding: A good, balanced diet is needed.
- Exercise Needs: They need exercise that involves climbing and descending.
- Grooming Needs: Siamese cats have short hair so minimal brushing is needed. They only need bathed occasionally, but the eyes and ears need cleaned on a weekly basis.
- Special Household Needs: The Siamese cat should not be left alone for long periods of time. You should ask your neighbors to visit and check on it in your absence.
- Travel Needs: Siamese cats need the same amount of attention as a toddler needs when traveling.
- Getting Along With Other Pets: They get along well with other pets.
- What to Look for In a Healthy Cat: A healthy cat should have a clean coat, clean eyes and ears, the correct number of toes, and be sociable.
- What you will need for a new cat: A new cat needs feeding and drinking bowls, a litter box with kitty litter, a brush, nail trimmers, shampoo and conditioner, a scratching post, cat toys, a tooth brush, and a bed.
- Cat-Proofing Your House: Siamese cats may run outside if the doors and windows are left open. All fragile items should be kept in a closed cupboard.
- How to Make Your New Cat Feel At Home: A new cat needs to feel loved, lots of attention, and plenty of playtime.