- Breed name: SIAMESE CAT
- Origin: Siam (Thailand)
- Size: Medium
- Average life expectancy: 11 – 15 years
Siamese cats are very intelligent, sociable, and loud. They stand out from all the cats as “talkers”, so expect them to communicate with you and not be obliged to give you any sermon. They need company, so they don’t choose who to play with – other cats, dogs or people.
ORIGIN
They are one of the oldest domestic breeds of cats, and they are originally from Siam (now Thailand). According to the writings, they lived in palaces and temples and kept documents and other valuables of Buddhist temples. They first arrived in Europe in 1884, in Great Britain, where they were shown at a cat show. So far, there are several classifications of the old Siamese breed, of which the most popular in our country is the Thai cat.
APPEARANCE
Siamese cats are of medium length, while males can be very long. Their body is muscular, very elegant, and proportionate. They are most recognizable by their color. Their body is predominantly cream / white or sand-colored, while the ends of the body: ears, muzzles, legs, and tail are darker in color, usually black or dark brown.
Their eyes are almond-shaped, distinctly penetrating blue. Their tail is moderately long, thin, and straight to the top. Their fur is short, close to the body and silky to the touch.
CHARACTER
They are intrusively social, playful, and dependent on the company of people. They know how to let people know very clearly what they want, and they don’t calm down until they get it. If you like talking to your pet, you will get an interlocutor in the Siamese cat. It often happens that they respond to sermons, so from afar it can look like you are arguing with a cat.
They become attached to people and sometimes develop a special preference for one person in particular. As much as they know that they love you, they will show you very clearly that they are angry, mostly by ignoring you. They can also learn a special game and it will require you to repeat it. As they know how to play with cats and people, so they can play with dogs, although sometimes it will look like an aggressive game. Siamese cats are sometimes mentioned as being aggressive, but in most cases, it is their way of attracting attention, playing, and perhaps showing that they are angry.
HEALTH AND CARE
Due to the shape of the head, these cats have the greatest risk for respiratory diseases. The most common physical deformities in these cats are crossed eyes or a bent tail, but no medical help is needed.
Later in life, they can develop eye diseases, such as glaucoma. In addition, older specimens develop problems with the heart and bladder stones.
STATISTICS
(on a scale of 1 to 5)
- Energy level: 4
- Level of playfulness: 5
- Relationship to other pets: 3
- Attitude towards children: 2
- Independence: 1
- Required maintenance: 1