Siamese - The Best Cat For You?

It seems that everyone, including the non-cat lover, has heard of the Siamese cat breed!  Perhaps due to their adventurous spirits and curious natures the Siamese have been featured as the ideal detective’s helper in several popular mystery series.

Ancient Breed

The Siamese is an ancient breed, appearing sometime before the sixteen 1600s in the country of Thailand, which at the time was known as Siam. Several of these beautiful, graceful cats were brought to Great Britain in the 1800s by the Britain's ambassador when he returned home. This breed was immediately a hit with cat fanciers. By the 1950s, the Siamese was one of the most popular cat breeds in the world, although they are not currently as popular as they once were.

Many Colors

The Siamese cat has a long, graceful body with a rectangular shape, a wedge shaped head, large ears, a long, graceful tail, and long, thin legs. This breed's eyes are large and almond shaped, with a striking blue color. These cats have a short coat that comes in Seal Point, Chocolate Point, Blue Point, or Lilac Point colors. Any other color variations of the Siamese breed are considered to be a completely different breed, the Colorpoint Shorthair.

All Alone And Blue

An affectionate and playful breed, the Siamese however is not a good choice for those people who are away from home a lot. Many a story has been told by a Siamese cat owner who left their bored and lonely cat home long enough for them to get into trouble and more than likely plotting their escape! So, to keep your cat from being lonely while you are away, it might be a good idea to get 2 kittens at the same time. This way, they’ll be less mischievous and won’t be quite so lonely. And what a joy to have 2 Siamese cats welcoming you home in the evening after a long day at work.

Great Addition to Your Family

The outgoing Siamese is a good choice for families or retired people, since this breed soaks up attention like a sponge. Your cat will follow family members from room to room, inspecting your work and trying to help complete chores. When you sit down, he will be right there with you, curling up on your lap or perching on your shoulder. If you don't like a clingy cat, this breed may actually be a bit too devoted for you to handle.

High IQs

With the keen intelligence of the Siamese breed, it is no surprise that these cats are highly trainable. However, they also know their own minds, so they may opt not to perform on command. You can easily teach your cat to fetch or come when he is called. He will also make up his own games, such as hide and seek. Ambushing unsuspecting family members and guests is another favorite. Your cat will wait patiently atop a refrigerator or other high object and then pounce on people passing by.

Ideal Choice

So, if you would like to own a very vocal, but attention loving cat, then the Siamese may be the ideal breed for you.

If you love Siamese cats, you'll want to know the special requirements that these special felines have and that are vital to their wellbeing.

From selecting to owning to caring, the ebook I Am Siamese covers practically everything you need to know about Siamese cats.