| The exotic and somewhat mysterious Siamese | | | | |
| cat hails from the country of Thailand. They | | | | Siamese cats demand a lot of attention, |
| had always been a popular breed of cats, some | | | | because in their minds, they believe that the |
| even residing in royal palaces. Siamese | | | | world revolves around them. For this very |
| cats, in the past, were trusted to protect | | | | reason, they can tend be quite dependant on |
| royal palaces and monasteries from evil | | | | their owners. They love to play, and crave |
| spirits. These cats were also thought of as | | | | interaction. If you leave them alone for too |
| bringing good fortune to their owners as | | | | long, they will not like it. They like to |
| well. | | | | get attention, love to play, and hate to be |
| | | | left by themselves. |
| During the year of 1884, the very first | | | | |
| Siamese cats began to make their way to | | | | Even though Siamese cats are emotionally high |
| England, when they were given as gifts to a | | | | maintenance, they do not need a lot of |
| British general. After that, they eventually | | | | maintenance They need a minimum amount of |
| made their way over to America. Now days, | | | | grooming, which involves bathing every once |
| Siamese cats are one of the most recognized | | | | in a while, and brushing maybe once or twice |
| of the breed. Siamese cats are without a | | | | a month. If you like cats with minimal |
| doubt the most popular short haired cat and | | | | maintenance, Siamese cats are perfect. Their |
| among the top 3 in the entire breed of cats. | | | | hair is short to their skin, so a gentle |
| | | | brushing is all you need. They can get sick |
| Even though there are several different | | | | however, which is to be expected with any |
| colors to this breed, some questions what | | | | breed of cat. |
| makes a cat a true Siamese cat. These cats | | | | |
| have always been known for their bodies which | | | | Siamese cats have a life span that is similar |
| are lighter in color, with darker areas | | | | to other breeds, which is normally around 15 |
| throughout. The more darker areas found on | | | | - 20 years, sometimes even longer. As long as |
| their bodies are normally around the feet, | | | | you feed him on a daily basis and take him to |
| tail, legs, or face. They can weight | | | | the vet for his regular checkups and shots, |
| anywhere between 6 - 16 lbs, with bright eyes | | | | he will be around for years and years to |
| that are normally slanted - which is another | | | | come. Most people who have their Siamese cat |
| clue that the cat is a true Siamese. | | | | for over 10 years, find the cat to be more |
| | | | like a child than a pet. |
| Traditionally, Siamese cats are robust, with | | | | |
| round heads and a truly muscular build. They | | | | No matter how you look at it, a Siamese cat |
| are well known throughout the world for their | | | | is a great pet. Although the Siamese breed |
| color points and unique personalities. | | | | does require a lot of attention, they are |
| Unlike other breeds, Siamese breeds have a | | | | excellent pets that you can spend a lot of |
| talent for communicating with people. If you | | | | time with. They are great for kids as well, |
| are looking for a cat that is nice and quiet, | | | | simply because kids can spend a lot of time |
| you would not want a Siamese cat. These cats | | | | with them. As long as you give your pet the |
| love to play, love to make noise, and they | | | | attention he craves - he will be your life |
| also happen to be the most social breed of | | | | long friend for as long as you have him. |
| cats out there. | | | | |