| So you are thinking of adding a cat to your | | | | strong chin is a plus.Their expression should |
| family? Have you thought about which breed of | | | | be alert and their eyes should be a piercing |
| cat is right for you? Each breed of cat is | | | | blue color. The eyes of your Siamese Cat |
| different. In this article I will be telling | | | | should be oriental in shape but there should |
| you about the Siamese Cat, the most popular | | | | be space between them and the nose. Deepset |
| cat in the world.The Siamese Cat is a | | | | eyes are not a sign of a good show cat for |
| mysterious looking breed that originated in | | | | the Siamese breed. The haw should not cover |
| Siam, hence the name, Siamese Cat. Siam, | | | | more than just the corner of the eye. Their |
| which is now Thailand calls them Wichian | | | | ears should be large and wedge shaped. (Large |
| Maat. There are many breeds of cat that are | | | | at the base tapering up to the tip).The hind |
| offshoots of the Siamese Cat. The Burmese, | | | | legs of your Siamese Cat should be slightly |
| Balinese, Colorpoint Shorthair, Ocicat, | | | | longer or higher than the front legs. The |
| Tonkinese, Himalayan, Javanese, and the | | | | feet should be oval shaped and not too large. |
| Oriental Sorthair and Loanghair are all | | | | The overall length and shape of your Siamese |
| derived from the Siamese Cat.For cat shows | | | | Cat should be well-balanced. A long tapering |
| there are certain standards for Siamese Cats. | | | | tail is also desired. Any kinks in the tail |
| Balance is the first thing to look for in a | | | | will likely mean your Siamese Cat should not |
| Siamese Cat you intend to show. Long, | | | | participate in shows or at least you should |
| slender, and tall are features that every | | | | not expect to win.The mask should be complete |
| Siamese Cat that you wish to show must | | | | unless you are showing Siamese Kittens. All |
| have.The head of your Siamese Cat should be | | | | points should be clearly defined, a clear |
| long and balanced. The points at the ears | | | | contrast between the points and the color of |
| down to the muzzle should be aligned | | | | the body. All points should be the same basic |
| symmetrically. The muzzle should be straight. | | | | color as well. |
| They should not have an uneven bite and a | | | | |