| Origins and History of the Siamese Cats | | | | alone at certain times. Siamese cats generally are |
| The Siamese is one of the oldest breeds of domestic | | | | good with children although it is recommended to get |
| cats known to man, originating from Asia. Its oriental | | | | a kitten and get them socialized at an early age if |
| heritage is very interesting, and the name 'siamese' | | | | possible. |
| comes from Siam, which is now known as Thailand. | | | | There are actually some descendants of the Siamese |
| According to some legends, the Siamese was once | | | | cat breed including: Balinese, Javanese, Oriental |
| considered sacred, and kept in temples by priests, | | | | Longhair, Oriental Shorthair, Colorpoint Shorthair, |
| and people of extreme importance. | | | | Havana, Foreign White, Seychellois, Ocicat, |
| Siamese Appearance and Personality | | | | Snowshoe, and Tonkinese. |
| The Siamese breed can easily be identified by their | | | | Where To Get A Siamese? |
| long slender appearance and the point markings of | | | | If you are ready to start looking for a Siamese cat |
| the body. Point simply means dark colored | | | | the best place to start is by browsing your local |
| extremities (tail, ears, etc.) and cream or light colored | | | | newspaper or talking with your veterinarian to local |
| body. There are many color patterns but the most | | | | breeders in your area. You can also search for |
| common are chocolate, blue, and lilac points. The | | | | Siamese breeders on the Web and get contact |
| Siamese cat is medium in size and you can expect | | | | information. Once you find a local breeder you want |
| adult males to reach 10-15 pounds in weight as an | | | | to visit their cattery and view the health of the |
| average, and females to grow as large as 10 pounds. | | | | kittens. Make sure to read the rules of their contract |
| Independent and demanding are two words that | | | | and judge if everything is fair and the breeder is |
| come to mind when describing the character of the | | | | reputable. You also want to get registered papers |
| breed. Siamese cats are very vocal animals and have | | | | and find out if they offer a health guarantee for the |
| a unique voice that is definitely one of a kind. They | | | | kitten you are buying. Expect to pay a deposit at |
| are very intelligent cats and graceful with their | | | | least and setup a date to take your new kitten |
| movements. They demand attention and want to be | | | | home once they are litter trained and old enough to |
| the center of attention, but also require to be left | | | | leave. |