Friendly Siamese Cats
By admin in Cat Breeds | 3 comments
So you are thinking of adding a cat to your family? Have you thought about which breed of cat is right for you? Each breed of cat is different. In this article I will be telling you about the Siamese Cat, the most popular cat in the world.
The Siamese Cat is a mysterious looking breed that originated in Siam, hence the name, Siamese Cat. Siam, which is now Thailand calls them Wichian Maat. There are many breeds of cat that are offshoots of the Siamese Cat. The Burmese, Balinese, Colorpoint Shorthair, Ocicat, Tonkinese, Himalayan, Javanese, and the Oriental Sorthair and Loanghair are all derived from the Siamese Cat.
For cat shows there are certain standards for Siamese Cats. Balance is the first thing to look for in a Siamese Cat you intend to show. Long, slender, and tall are features that every Siamese Cat that you wish to show must have.
The head of your Siamese Cat should be long and balanced. The points at the ears down to the muzzle should be aligned symmetrically. The muzzle should be straight. They should not have an uneven bite and a strong chin is a plus.
Their expression should be alert and their eyes should be a piercing blue color. The eyes of your Siamese Cat should be oriental in shape but there should be space between them and the nose. Deepset eyes are not a sign of a good show cat for the Siamese breed. The haw should not cover more than just the corner of the eye. Their ears should be large and wedge shaped. (Large at the base tapering up to the tip).
The hind legs of your Siamese Cat should be slightly longer or higher than the front legs. The feet should be oval shaped and not too large. The overall length and shape of your Siamese Cat should be well-balanced. A long tapering tail is also desired. Any kinks in the tail will likely mean your Siamese Cat should not participate in shows or at least you should not expect to win.
The mask should be complete unless you are showing Siamese Kittens. All points should be clearly defined, a clear contrast between the points and the color of the body. All points should be the same basic color as well.
Your Siamese Cat s coat should be short, have a fine texture and should be glossy. Proper care and feeding of your Siamese Cat will help you achieve this.
Even if you are not planning to participate in cat shows, a Siamese Cat is a wonderful pet and the guidelines above will help you determine the value of the cat you choose to adopt.
One thing you should know about owning a Siamese Cat is that they can be as loud as a siren with a voice that sounds like a crying baby. They demand your attention and will do whatever it takes to get it. They are playful, fun-loving pets that you will come to love. Their dependence on you for attention is a sign of love you will be more than happy to return.
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dakota | Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
do u know what kind of food and space requirements siamese cats have
admin | Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Well Siamese Cats love space. They will be quite happy living n a large house, but preferably I would suggest you allow your cat to have a yard as well.
Now just like most cats, Siamese will graze. Soft vitamin enriched food and cat biscuits are fine. But never allow your cat to eat rubbish food like left overs from dinner etc.
kristaluvshercats | Dec 11, 2008 | Reply
I had a traditional seal point siamese for nearly 13 years. She was an adult between 2 and 5 when she first showed up at our home. We called her China-Rose. Though definitely a pure-bred, she was a stray so we had no papers to prove it. (People tend to just drop cats off in my neighborhood - we have 7 because of other people’s irresponsibility.) She had all of the wonderful traits of a siamese - the blue blue blue eyes, angular face and lean, lithe body. She was incredibly smart. She wasn’t a yowler, though she did have a distinct ‘meow’ that we could tell apart from the other cats. She knew her name, came bounding across the yard when called, walked me to the bus stop every morning from 8th through 12th grade. She was usually waiting there (from the safety of under our neighbor’s car) when I returned.
She watched television with us in the evening and, literally EVERY time the neighbor’s kid started pounding on his drums and playing guitar (badly) his the garage across the street, China would run to the front window and stare out at the garage intently, give a long hiss and a cranky little growl before exhaling sharply and turning away.
As she aged, her hearing failed almost entirely, and she developed arthritis. One evening this February, she was acting weirdly all of a sudden, so my mom went in to check on her. (The home office was her Queen-dom and she lorded over it from her purple pillow.) China-Rose went into a stroke as my mom kneeled down to pet her. She knew what was going on and talked China through it. It paralyzed from approximately her ribcage down and we had to China her down the next morning. She was somewhere between 14 and 17 years old.
The point is, though, that Siamese are a wonderful cat to have. They have personality and are demanding of your attention and will be a good companion for someone who will take the time to be a good companion to them.