The Siamese Is A Long, Elegant Cat. The Body Is Long, The Neck Is Long, The Legs And Tail Are Long. The Breed Is Medium-Sized But Nicely Muscled. The Siamese Is A Cat Of Extremes. The Head Is A Long Triangle. The Tall Ears Are Set On The Head To Be A Continuation Of This Triangle. The Nose Is Long And Straight. The Legs Are Long And Slender. The Tail Is Long And Tapers To A Point. The Eyes Are Almond Shape And Bright Blue.
The beauty of the Siamese cat is in the shape of a thin body, blue eyes, and the difference between the color of the body and the dark color of the end. This difference is called color restriction or, more commonly, pointing. The color of fur on the ears, tail, and legs is a different color than the body, and the dark color gradually fades into a light color.
The face also shows a mask of the same color where it is deep. The mask covers the face, covers the eyes, and covers the mask. The mask is small in the cub and gradually increases as it grows.
The beautiful light-colored cat with striking color points in the seal, lilac, chocolate, and blue made his Western Hemisphere debut in Victorian England at London's Crystal Palace Cat Show in 1871. He was publicized as the Royal Cat of Siam, what we now call Thailand.
It's no surprise that the first Siamese to come to the United States arrived as a dignitary. In 1879, the U. S. consul in Bangkok sent one of Thailand's unusual cats to Lucy Hayes, wife of President Rutherford B. Hayes. The breed's other turns in the spotlight have included representation in family-favorite movies "The Incredible Journey," "The Aristocats" and "Lady and the Tramp." Today the Siamese is one of the most popular cat breeds registered by the Cat Fanciers Association.
The Siamese is the legendary temple cat of the King of Siam.
Siamese is endlessly curious but inclined to be smart and demanding. If you want a Siamese just for his looks, think again. This is a cat who has a passion for his people and will involve himself in everything they are doing. When they're not around, he will entertain himself by turning on faucets, opening cabinets, seeking out new hideaways to frustrate anyone who might be searching for him and watching television with clear interest. He may also be willing to walk on a leash and play fetch with the same enthusiasm as certain other four-legged animals to which he disdains being compared.
Nicknamed Meezer, the Siamese may be more famous or infamous for his voice than for his looks. He will "talk" to you all day long and well into the night, expressing his opinion on 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 doing. If you appreciate his sculptural looks and don't mind his sometimes bad language, he may be just the cat for you.
To keep your Siamese entertained and out of trouble, provide him with puzzle toys that require him to think and move to release treats or kibble, use a clicker to teach him tricks, toss a small ball for him to fetch, train him to run an agility course (really!), place a bird feeder in your window for his viewing pleasure, or teach him to walk on a leash and take him for a stroll.
The Siamese loves people of all ages, including children, and asks only that you spend a lot of time with him, talk to him, play with him, and just generally keep him entertained. He likes to be the center of attention, but he can get along fine with dogs and other cats. In fact, it's a good idea to have a second Siamese or other animals to keep him company if you will be gone during the day.