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