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