History

The Siamese is one of the ancient cat breeds and has its origin tracking back to South East Asia, Thailand. Believed to be sacred descendants, the breed was earlier known as Siam and was later renamed as Siamese. However the breed was introduced in Great Britain during 1884, and in America in the following years. The cat was loved for its more slender frame and underwent successive breeding with an intention to refine its looks. The purebred Siamese is one among the distinctly recognized in cat breeds and is widely favored for its unique features.

Appearance

The breed has a sleek and slender appeal and a wedge-shaped head that is a quality unique to the breed. The cat has a muscular body that is slightly elongated than it is tall. The neck is long and is held high flaunting the aristocratic feel. The shiny smooth flat-lying coat augments the natural grace, and so are the deep blue almond eyes. It has long ears, erect and ‘V’ shaped. The breed has dark pointed seal and an even darker tail.

Color

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Personality

The Siamese has an attitude that is reflected in its appearance. This is a highly affectionate and sociable breed, and for that reason demands a lot of attention from the owner. The breed is rather extrovert, so much that they are even friendly to strangers. They hold a changeable temperament, but are very good communicators.

Health Concerns

The breed is susceptible to respiratory issues. Also, there have been cases of cardiomyopathy and are sensitive to anesthetics as well.

Recognized By

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