Siamese

Description / History     

Siamese have fascinated folks around the world since they were first officially exported from Thailand, or as it was known then Siam, in the late eighteen hundreds. Their sleek lines, striking color contrast, finely chiseled aristocratic heads, deep blue almond eyes, and short silky coats make them living art. Combine this beauty with acute intelligence, inquisitive personality and a loving nature and you have the essence of the Siamese cat. 

The first Siamese to appear in England were a gift from Siam to an ambassador who brought them home. They began appearing in English cat shows almost immediately, and in American shows by the early twentieth century. 

While color is a prominent feature of this breed, structure is also important. The Siamese is a study in length. From the start the breed standard has called for a long, wedge shaped head and elongated body lines. The muscular, tubular body is supported by long legs and graced by a long neck and tail. Paradoxically the short, close lying coat accentuates the long lines perfectly. 

The long Siamese head is delineated by an absolutely straight profile and well aligned chin. From the front, the outline of the face presents a smooth wedge with large ears that complete the wedge. The outstanding feature of the head is the pair of deep blue almond eyes (an eye’s width apart which are set at a slant. If you have been able to resist all the other attributes of this breed, the eyes will captivate you. They radiate intelligence and emotion. 

This ancient breed, perhaps the oldest of all our cats, is able to communicate like no other. The Siamese voice is legendary. They speak both with their voice and with their body. They are the quintessential “people” cat, for they love to be in your lap, on your bed, at your table--and in your heart! 

Weight: 7-9 lbs.

Eyes: The Siamese's eyes are almond shaped.  The eye color is a deep vivid blue.

Coat: Short, fine-textured, glossy; lying close to body.

Associations: The Siamese is accepted in all major cat registries.
   

Books about this breed:

• Siamese Cats by Ron Reagan

• All About Siamese Cats by Barbara

• The Complete Siamese by Sally Franklin

• Guide to Owning a Siamese Cat by Brenda Yule

• Siamese Cats : Everything About Acquisition, Care, 
  Nutrition, Behavior, Health Care, and Breeding by Marjorie McCann Collier.

Cat toys for the Siamese:

• Play Balls for Cats by Toy Shoppe 

• Furry Mice -These are the ones that no cat can resist! 

• Miracle Beam Laser Toy -This innovative laser toy will drive your cat wild!

• The Cat Track -The Cat Track One of our most popular cat toys. Hours of fun! 

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