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O Siamese cat it comes from the ancient kingdom of Zion, present-day Thailand. It was from 1880 that it began to be traded with him in shipments to the United Kingdom and later to the United States. In the fifties of the 20th century, the Siamese cat began to gain prominence, being chosen by many breeders and judges as members of beauty contests. Without a doubt, the Siamese cat breed is the most popular among Brazilians, and it is also one of the most popular cat breeds worldwide. Its brownish coat, black muzzle and ears with blue eyes draws attention not only for its beauty, but also for the practicality of caring, as it is a breed that does not usually require much work in terms of bathing and brushing, and is quite companionable.
We can find two varieties of siamese cat:
- The modern Siamese cat or Siamese. It is a variety of the Siamese cat that appeared in 2001, which was looking for a thinner, longer and more oriental style. Strokes are marked and pronounced. It is the most used type in beauty contests.
- The traditional Siamese cat or Thai. It is probably the best known, its constitution is typical of a common cat with the typical and original colors of the traditional Siamese cat.
Both varieties are characterized by their color scheme pointed typical, the dark coloration where the body temperature is lower (extremities, tail, face and ears) that contrasts with the tones of the rest of the feline's body. Learn more about this feline breed in this PeritoAnimal article in which we explain more about its physical appearance, character, health and care.
Source
- Asia
- Thailand
- Category IV
- thin tail
- Strong
- Slender
- Small
- Medium
- Great
- 3-5
- 5-6
- 6-8
- 8-10
- 10-14
- 8-10
- 10-15
- 15-18
- 18-20
- Active
- outgoing
- Affectionate
- Intelligent
- Curious
- Cold
- Warm
- Moderate
Physical appearance
- O Siamese cat He has a medium-sized oriented body and is characterized by being handsome, stylish, very flexible and muscular. Every time we try to maximize these types of qualities. The weight varies between males and females, as their weight varies between 2.5 and 3 kilos, while males usually weigh between 3.5 and 5.5 kilos. As to Colors they can be: Seal point (dark brown), Chocolate point (light brown), Blue point (dark gray), Lilac point (light gray), Red point (dark orange), Cream point (light orange or cream), Cinnamon or White.
- the thai cat although he still shows nice and elegant quality, he is more muscular and has medium length legs. The head is rounder and more western as well as the body style which is more compact and rounder. As to Colors they can be: Seal point (dark brown), Chocolate point (light brown), Blue point (dark gray), Lilac point (light gray), Red point (dark orange), Cream point (light orange or cream) or Tabby point . Both types of Siamese have different color patterns although they always have the characteristic pointed typical.
The Siamese cat is also well known for having a condition called strabismus, one of the most common diseases of Siamese cats, which is the crossed eyes, giving the impression that the cat is cross-eyed, however, among serious breeders today, this condition it is already considered a genetic error, which breeders try not to propagate to future litters.
There are other cat breeds that have the same characteristics of coat color and blue eyes that the Siamese, for example, the race called the Sacred of Burma, with a long coat, and which is often confused with the Siamese and popularly known as the long-haired Siamese. However, the Siamese cat breed has no color variation, like other cat breeds that have different color patterns within the same breed such as the Maine Coon and the Ragdoll (which also have similar color patterns to the Siamese, among the most varied in their own race).
the puppies of this breed are all born white and acquire the characteristic colors and coat as they grow, starting in the second or third week of life, in which only the muzzle, tips of ears, paws and tail darken first, until between 5 and 8 months of age, the cat is already is with all the coat and definitive characteristics. An adult Siamese can weigh between 4 and 6 kg.
Character
It stands out for the hyperactivity common in cats of Asian origin as well as for its great agility. He is a happy, fun and affectionate companion. It is an active and affable cat.
the Siamese are cats very loyal and loyal to their owners, with whom they want to be and ask for attention. It is a very expressive breed and understanding what they want to convey to us is easy, both the affection and what is not pleasing to them. Depending on the character of the cat, it can be very sociable and curious, although in less common cases we can have a fearful cat, which nevertheless will be happy with the arrival of new people in the house.
They are very communicative, and meow for anything. If he's happy, happy, angry, meows if he's woken up, and meows when he wants food, then he's a great breed for those people who like to talk to their animals and be answered.
It is a breed with a very friendly temperament and behavior, and they are very attached to their family and tutor, and it is not just because the owner feeds them, as many people think. The Siamese is that lap cat who likes to sleep on your head with you all night long, and who follows you around the house no matter where you are, just to be close to your presence. Precisely for this reason, it is not a cat that likes to be alone, as they can feel depressed and upset without the owner's presence for a long time.
Despite having a curious and exploring spirit, not a very active cat, and like all cats, they sleep about 18 hours a day, but they need daily play and exercise to avoid obesity, which is increasingly common among Siamese.
Health
the siamese cat usually have good health, proof of this are the 15 years of average life expectancy of the breed. Still, and as in all races, there are diseases that can be more present:
- the strabismus
- Respiratory infections caused by viruses or bacteria
- Heart disease
- poor circulation
- Obesity in old age
- Otitis
- Deafness
If you pay attention to your cat taking care of him and giving him a lot of affection, you will get a friend who will be with you for a long time. The longest-lived Siamese was 36 years old.
care
Is especially clean and quiet breed who will spend long moments cleaning up. For that reason, brushing it once or twice a week will be more than enough. It is also important that they exercise to maintain their quality of speed, strength and appearance.
As for cat training, we recommend that you be firm and patient with the cat, without screaming or showing hostility, something that only makes your Siamese kitten nervous.
Curiosities
- We recommend that you sterilize the Siamese cat as it is especially prolific, which can cause unwanted pregnancy or infectious problems.
- Cats in heat tend to meow very loudly.