| Siamese cats were originally from Siam and have | | | | will see at cat shows and are bred mostly for this |
| gained popularity in the past one hundred years or so | | | | purpose. Their eyes have more of slant to them and |
| as house pets. They were typically bred only for the | | | | are the shape of almonds. The ears are much bigger |
| wealthy, but these days anyone who wishes to can | | | | than the Apple Head Siamese cat have. |
| own a Siamese cat can do so with ease. | | | | Pros and Cons to Owning a Siamese Cat |
| For those who are not familiar with the Siamese cat | | | | Pros |
| breeds, there may be some confusion when choosing | | | | Siamese cats of any type are typically very playful |
| these types of cats as a pet. Most people do not | | | | cats. They are highly intelligent and make great pets. |
| even know that there are sub types in the category | | | | They can be taught many of the same "tricks" that |
| of Siamese cats. While most Siamese cats will be light | | | | you can teach a dog. I have a friend whose Siamese |
| tan in color with darker brown points on their ears, | | | | cat will fetch, rollover, sit and lay down to hand |
| tail and legs, they will also have a darker mask around | | | | commands. They do not require much grooming as |
| their eyes, which are always blue. There are some | | | | they have short coats, which makes them a good |
| rarer types that will have a more blue tint to the | | | | pet for those who are allergic to long haired breeds. |
| darker brown coloring. All Siamese cats have hind legs | | | | You will still need to brush them to keep them |
| that are longer than their front legs are. | | | | looking nice, and not mention that brushing your cat |
| They are different from typical house cats in that | | | | will help build a bond between you. When you get a |
| they can not sheathe their back claws. There are | | | | Siamese cat, you want to play with it as much as |
| two main types of Siamese cats that you can own, | | | | possible as they are very social animals and will revel |
| the first is called an Apple Head Siamese cat and the | | | | in your time with them. These cats have garnered a |
| other is called a Wedge Head Siamese cat. | | | | reputation for being stand offish, but the opposite is |
| How to Differentiate Between the Apple Head | | | | true; Siamese cats are actually quite affectionate and |
| Siamese and Wedge Head Siamese Cats | | | | love attention. |
| There are two basic types of Siamese cats; the | | | | Cons |
| classic, which is also know as an apple head, and the | | | | While these are very playful cats, they can also be |
| extreme type which is known as a wedge head | | | | big climbers, if you have areas where you do not |
| Siamese cat. | | | | want your cat to climb, you may want to keep them |
| The Apple Head Siamese Cats | | | | out of that room as you may find that your Siamese |
| The Apple Head or classic Siamese cat will be a | | | | cat has climbed there just because they can. You |
| sturdy cat which is larger and has a fuller body than | | | | may want to get a nice scratching post that has |
| the Wedge Head. This type of Siamese cat will be | | | | towers on it for them to climb instead. |
| larger than the Wedge Head as well and will have | | | | Siamese cats are very vocal and will chatter with you |
| brilliant blue eyes. Many feel that the Apple Head is | | | | when they are feeling anything at all. If you are |
| more like the Siamese cats of old in that these | | | | looking for a quiet cat, the Siamese may not fit your |
| properties were bred out of the Wedge Head | | | | needs. You will need to be careful when you |
| Siamese cats. | | | | purchase a Siamese cat as there are many breeders |
| The Wedge Head Siamese Cats | | | | who are not legitimate and you may end up with a |
| The Wedge Head Siamese cat is much thinner than | | | | cat that has been inbred to the point that they are |
| the Apple Head is and has a more tapered or pointed | | | | no longer fit for pets. |
| face. This type of Siamese cat is typically what you | | | | |