| Siamese cats are one of the most popular and easily | | | | many will walk on a harness. However, Siamese only |
| recognized breeds of cat in the world. What makes | | | | do this when they want to do these things, not |
| the Siamese such a hit with humans? There are | | | | when their owner expects them to be done. |
| many reasons as many reasons as there are owners. | | | | The fourth reason is that Siamese talk. No one |
| However, there are several reasons that Siamese | | | | forgets the sound of a Siamese. While the loud |
| stand out amongst the other breeds. | | | | meow is the most distinctive sound they make, |
| The first reason is the Siamese's distinctive coloring. | | | | Siamese are talkers and they vocalize their every |
| The contrast of the light colored body and the | | | | thought. Once a person has gotten used to the |
| distinctive color pattern that is just across the face, | | | | sounds of a Siamese, they expect all cats to have |
| feet and tail is hard to resist. It's a striking pattern | | | | the same forthrightness in their communication! |
| and easily remembered. While bi-colored cats may | | | | The final reason is the athleticism of these cats. |
| have a nice contrast, the placement of the Siamese | | | | Siamese move. These cats were born to play and be |
| coloring highlights their faces and their long elegant | | | | active and they show it regularly. Many people love |
| feet and tail. | | | | watching them pounce on their favorite cat toys. |
| The second reason is the vivid blue eyes of the | | | | Interactive toys are always a hit with Siamese. They |
| Siamese. The dark patterned fur and the light blue | | | | enjoy time spent with their humans and these toys |
| eyes is often a startling contrast. Blue eyes are | | | | allow them to move their well-muscled bodies. |
| unusual in a cat, even more so staring out of a dark | | | | Siamese cats blend well into a number of different |
| face. It is no doubt this contrast that makes the seal | | | | settings. People love the look, the sound and even |
| point the most popular of all the Siamese colors. | | | | the playful personality of the cat. Those people who |
| The third reason is the personality of the Siamese. | | | | want to go away for short periods of time, love |
| Siamese have a wonderful, loyal personality. In many | | | | having a cat who will take care of themselves. Those |
| ways these cats bridge the gap between a canine | | | | who want companionship, adore the loyalty. They are |
| and feline. They combine the loyalty and love of a | | | | small enough to be able to run and exercise in the |
| dog with the independence of a cat. Like a dog, | | | | smaller spaces of a home or apartment, yet their |
| these cats often fetch without being taught and | | | | personalities would fill a mansion. |