| Today, the Siamese is one of the most popular | | | | the family. Therefore, owners will often find that |
| breeds of cat, principally because it is known as an | | | | their cats want to sit in their laps, on the sofa and |
| affectionate and sociable breed. Perhaps | | | | even in their beds. In this regard, Siamese can be said |
| unsurprisingly, the Siamese originated in Siam (now | | | | to have a temperament that is more similar to a |
| Thailand) in the latter part of the 19th century. They | | | | dog's than an average cat's. |
| were soon introduced to Europe and eventually the | | | | Ownership |
| United States, by the early 20th century. | | | | Due to their love of affection and need for |
| Appearance | | | | companionship, it is not advisable to own a Siamese |
| One of the most striking features of the Siamese | | | | cat if your household is at work or school for the |
| breed is its deep blue eyes, which is a popular | | | | majority of the day, because the cat will hate to be |
| feature amongst many owners. They have thin, | | | | left alone for extended periods. Additionally, it is |
| delicate bodies, but are nevertheless muscular. They | | | | worth bearing the Siamese's clingy nature in mind |
| have long slender legs that increase the elegant | | | | when planning family vacations, as they are likely to |
| appearance of the breed. The Siamese is also | | | | find boarding very distressing. Of course, owning two |
| recognizable by its long thin tail and wedge-shaped | | | | Siamese is an option to the working family, which is |
| head. | | | | why it is common to see the breed in pairs. |
| Its fur is short and, typically, does not require lots of | | | | However, the cats will still crave the affection of |
| grooming. A Siamese's coat should always be glossy, | | | | their human owners. |
| predominantly they will be cream in color with | | | | With any breed of cat, it is important to ensure that |
| patches of another color on the face, legs, tail and | | | | he, or she, gets enough exercise and intellectual |
| ears. The most common colors are lilac, seal, blue or | | | | stimulation. However, the Siamese is known to be a |
| chocolate. However, they can also be apricot, fawn, | | | | particularly intelligent breed, so it is crucial that you |
| red and cinnamon colored. | | | | provide the breed with ample toys to stimulate them |
| As a slim-lined, stealthy breed, the female Siamese | | | | both physically and mentally. |
| will usually weigh between 5 and 6lbs, males, on the | | | | Usually, owners of Siamese find that their cats are |
| other hand, can grow slightly larger and may weigh | | | | not comfortable with having a rival for their owners' |
| between 5 and 7lbs. | | | | affections. Therefore, the breed may not be suitable |
| Temperament | | | | for a household with other pets. That said, there are, |
| As mentioned above, the Siamese is a sociable breed | | | | of course, Siamese cats that cohabit happily with |
| of cat, which is one of the principal reasons for its | | | | other animals, but, as a general rule, the breed is |
| popularity. Generally speaking, the Siamese is known | | | | happiest when it has the undivided attention of its |
| for having a strong, outgoing and demonstrative | | | | owner. |
| nature. In addition, they can be noisy on occasion. In | | | | Siamese cats are one of the most recognizable and |
| fact, some owners claim that the meow of a | | | | popular breeds in the world. They are beautiful, |
| Siamese is very similar to the sound of a crying baby. | | | | graceful and full of character, making the ideal pet for |
| They love to receive attention and, unlike some | | | | right family. |
| breeds of cat, the Siamese desires an active role in | | | | |