Siamese Cat

With their magnificent, pointed coats, thin and elegant bodies, and piercing blue eyes, Siamese Cats are one of the most popular cat breeds in the United States. They're also recognized for being one of the most talkative and expressive cat breeds, following their owners around the house and talking nonstop. Siamese cats are high-energy creatures with strong bonds with humans, and other animals provide them with companionship. Each cat, of course, has its distinct personality.

Weight

• Male: 8-12 lbs
• Female: 6-8 lbs

 Height

• Male: 12- 14 inches
• Female: 10.5- 12 inches 

Lifespan

• 15-20 years

Appearance

Siamese cats have slender, muscular bodies with long, slender limbs and tails, as well as a high-contrast colorpoint pattern, which easily identifies them. 

This breed will always have piercing blue eyes (which can occasionally be a touch cross-eyed) because of their bloodlines, contributing to their stunning, elegant appearance. Siamese cats are also beneficial for allergy patients because of their short, light coat that doesn't shed much.

This is a beautiful cat with a well-toned physique and a medium size. The most distinguishing feature is its coloration, consisting of a light body with pigmented patches on the face, ears, paws, and tail. They have a smooth, silky coat with little fluff, a thin, extended nose, a relatively flat head, big pointed ears, and vivid blue almond-shaped eyes.

Temperament

 The Siamese Cat is smart, sociable, and, perhaps most importantly, chatty! Because they are attention-seeking and maybe excessively clinging at times, many people compare the Siamese Cat's disposition to that of a dog. They have a strong attachment to their human family and their owners, which is not ideal for owners who don't have much time to devote to them. In their loud, raspy voice, they can typically be heard following their humans about the house, offering them advice on what they should and shouldn't do. They are vocal about virtually everything and clarify when they are hungry, pleased, unhappy, or anything in between.

Siamese cats are independent and would never submit to human will. They are interested in everyone, even strangers. Because their home is their haven, they will have difficulty accepting house relocation. Furthermore, they are quite territorial, and as a result, they may have difficulty accepting other cats.

Living Conditions

This breed requires a lot of contact and mental stimulation to be healthy. Because of their great intellect, you'll need to lavish attention on them to keep them from feeling ignored. 

The Siamese, known as "Meezer," is perhaps more renowned — or notorious — for his voice than for his appearance. He'll "speak" to you all day and late into the night about what you're feeding him, what you're doing, how much (or how little) attention you're giving him, and what the dog next door is up to. If you like sculptural aesthetics and don't mind his occasionally foul language, he may be the cat for you.

This breed is not for people searching for a quiet companion—if they are to have the intimate, loving relationship they demand with their owners, they must be handled with patience and get a lot of attention and care. This is the breed for people looking for a soul mate cat partner. Siamese cats make ideal family pets and are typically tolerant of youngsters aged eight and above if they are taught how to handle cats properly and not play rough.

Care

The Siamese requires very minimal grooming in comparison to other long haired cat breeds. Brushing a Siamese cat's coat can harm its color and texture. To remove stray hair, "finger brushing" is a superior option. Moisten your hands and run them over your cat's coat in a smooth motion. The stray hairs will stick to your fingertips and may be wiped away with a paper towel before washing.

It's uncommon that you'll need to take a bath. If you don't want to give your cat a water bath, consider a corn starch bath instead. Sprinkle it all over the cat, keeping it out of its face, and rub it in gently with your fingertips. You may use a soft bristle brush to brush it away gently or a chamois to wipe it away.

This breed's ears are designed to be show stoppers. Trim away the longer hairs immediately inside the baseline if you want to increase their breadth. This will provide the impression of larger breadth while also improving air circulation.

Their nails are maintained short on their own, and a scratching post is generally adequate to keep them sharp, although they may need to be trimmed now and again.

Health

Siamese cats are typically healthy pets with a lifetime of 15–20 years, some living much longer. Regrettably, though, they have more health problems than most other cat breeds. This is primarily due to problems caused by selective breeding, which prioritizes beauty over health. Because of their wedge-shaped skulls, one of the most prevalent health problems is respiratory and dental difficulties.

Siamese cats are also prone to eye issues caused by genetic abnormalities that previously led them to have crossed eyes and poor night vision. They're also prone to liver illness, irregular renal function, and congenital heart abnormalities, among other things, therefore getting pet insurance is a must if you own one of these felines.

History

Siamese cats are said to have initially appeared in Siam, an ancient Asian region that is now Thailand, and this is how the breed received its name. Around 1350, the Siamese cat was first mentioned.

 The beautiful cats were reportedly reserved for the royal family and the upper class in Siam. Receiving a Siamese cat was a tremendous honor, and stealing one was punishable by death. The sacred Buddhist temples were also supposed to be guarded by Siamese cats.

 The Siamese were known for their crossed eyes and kinked tails. According to tradition, this occurred because the royal goblet had to be guarded by Siam's cats, the king's pets. The felines locked their gazes on the cup and curled their tails around it so tightly that their eyes crossed and their tails bowed.

 Although some Siamese cats still have crossed eyes and kinked tails, these Siamese characteristics have been carefully bred away over time. Unfortunately, today's TICA exhibitions disqualify Siamese cats with crossed eyes and an obvious tail defect.

 The magnificent felines spent hundreds of years in Siam before being transferred to the United Kingdom in the late 1800s. According to the New York Times, King Chulalongkorn of Siam dispatched some Siamese cats to Europe as messengers in 1871 to showcase his nation. According to some reports, the British consul in Bangkok, Mr. Owen Gould, was one of the first to bring Siamese cats to Europe, bringing a pair of cats for his sister, Mrs. Veley. She later co-founded the Siamese Cat Club.

 Siamese cats also made their European premiere in 1871 at the Crystal Palace Cat Show in London. The first Siamese came to the United States in 1879 as a gift from a US ambassador in Bangkok to President Rutherford Hayes' wife. Siamese cats were once known as "The royal cats of Siam" or "Temple cats" in the western hemisphere.

Final Thoughts

The Siamese Cat is a loving, gregarious, and clever feline ideal family pets and singles. They like receiving and giving attention, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a more affectionate feline.

However, they may be attention-seekers, which might be too much for some owners. The Siamese Cat may not be the perfect choice for you if you're searching for a cat who would happily sit on the couch and get petted now and then. They're also more prone to health issues than many other cat breeds, so you'll have to factor that into your budget.

 Siamese cats are great creatures to care for, as demonstrated by their widespread appeal, and they make excellent companions if you have the time and energy to devote to them.