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The Siamese Cat

The Siamese Cat is native to Thailand and the breed has reportedly been around for a very long time. The first reported mention of Siamese Cats from the 14th and 18th Century where they were written about in manuscripts estimated to have been written in and around those Centuries.

 

The name Siamese is derived from the previous name of Thailand, which was Siam. Siamese Cats are thought to be cats that were kept by Siam Royalty, but it is not clear if there is any evidence backing it up. However here at JUSTSIAMESE.COM we think it sounds pretty good, and Marie Henrietta is most certainly a Princess!

 

The Siamese Cat made its entrance into other countries in the world. Some of the first owners of Siamese Cats that are remembered include:

  • In 1878, American President Rutherford receiving what is thought to be the first Siamese Cat in America.

  • In 1884, A British Consul-General in Bangkok gave his sister in Britain, Lilian Veley, a breeding pair of Siamese Cats and she subsequently co-founded the ‘Siamese Cat Club’ in 1901

 

Subsequently more Siamese cats were brought into the UK by other Siamese Cat Parents. In the following years from around the 1950’s to 60’s the breed characteristics were altered through selective breeding practices and there are now two Types of Siamese Cat, known as the Traditional and the Modern. Siamese Cats subsequently spread around the World into the homes of Cat Parents, like us here at JUSTSIAMESE.COM

 

Joe Daniel and Marie Henrietta are ‘Modern’ Siamese Cats and this is the Breed Type which is most commonly around today and as such, the one we describe. Please click on the links below to see the Siamese Breeders in Autsralia (& Honoaryray Suamese Breeders - Russian Blue).

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General Breed Characteristics

Some General Breed Characteristics of Siamese Cats are:

  • Bright Spectacular Blue Almond Shaped Eyes

  • Triangular Head

  • Large Ears

  • Slender Athletic Body with Long Slender Legs

  • Long Slender Tail.

  • Short Coat which is Silky, Fine and Soft.

  • Point Colouration: The ‘points referred to here are the face, paws, ears and tail. In the Siamese Cat Breed, the points have a darker colouration than the remainder of their bodies which are lighter in colour.

  • The original and mostly accepted Point Colourations by Cat Registry Organisations are the Seal Point (Joe Daniel), Chocolate Point (Marie Henrietta), Blue Point and Lilac Point.For specific Standards relating to the Siamese Breed Characteristics in your area, please see the appropriate governing Cat Registry Organisation .

 

Personality Characteristics

Some Personality Characteristics of Siamese Cats include:

  • Intelligence – Need I say more!

  • Talkative – Joe Daniel and Marie Henrietta are more talkative than Angel Hope, particularly when they are looking at their outdoor friends (the birdies) and when they want some attention.

  • Affection & Attention Seekers – Siamese Cats are very affectionate and love being around their Cat Parents and spending time with them. We at JUSTSIAMESE.COM have heard that Siamese Cats typically form a stronger bond with one member of the family than others. However in our experience Joe Daniel and Marie Henrietta, each have their own special relationship with Mum and Dad. For example, Joe Daniel loves to follow Dad around the home, but loves a cuddle on Mum’s tummy every morning.

  • Playful – Running around the home and playing with toys, Cat Parents and each other

 

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At JUSTSIAMESE.COM we love all cats. From our own experience we love the Siamese Breed from ear point to tail point and it is the breed of choice for us. We think you will be able to see this in our images and our Pet Therapy pages which outline the benefits being a Cat Parent can bring to your life, if you have the capacity to and can let it (Pet Therapy - Health & Wellbeing Benefits)

 

Whilst we have experienced great benefits from the company of our Siamese and Honorary Siamese, you can experience this with any cat, as long as you choose your Cat Therapist wisely (please see our page Pet Therapy - Choosing Your Cat Therapist which outlines some important aspects to consider when and if you decide to bring a Cat into your life).

 

As Mum and Dad of Joe Daniel, Marie Henrietta, Angel Hope and Jack Jack we are very proud Cat Parents. This experience of being a Cat Parent and the Cat Connection we have with each of them has been and continues to be amazing and a very uplifting part of our lives. 

 

If you would like to connect with other siamese cat lovers, click on the link below to cat clubs which has the listsings for siamese and honorary siamese cats for Australia. 

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Personality Characterisitics

Breed Characteristics

The Siamese Cat

The Siamese Cat
Breed Characteristics
Personality Characteristics
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