Siamese cats have unique features that distinguish them from other cat breeds. We have two types of Siamese cats; the traditional breed and the modern breed, achieved through continuous and selective breeding. The traditional breed is mostly found in Thailand, and they are known to have crossed blue eyes and kinked tails. This article will mostly focus on the modern breed and analyze some possible reasons why they have crossed eyes. Siamese cats are believed to be the oldest domesticated cat breed. According to Siamese of Day, research from Thai manuscripts shows that these cats can be traced ..read more

If you are getting a cat, you are right to wonder whether you are allergic to the animal or not. After all, you will be in a horrible situation if you don’t find out you are allergic until you have already brought your feline companion home. PetKeen and other sources tout Siamese cats as hypoallergenic cats. Unfortunately, hypoallergenic doesn’t have the same meaning as nonallergenic. You can have an allergic reaction to every cat breed in existence. Siamese cats are no exception to this rule. What Is a Hypoallergenic Cat? The prefix hypo- means either “under” or “beneath.” As a result, hypoa ..read more

Siamese cats are not particularly large cats. All About Cats says they have a height of 8 to 10 inches and a length of 11 to 14 inches. That translates to a weight of 8 to 15 pounds. Other sites offer similar numbers with minor variations. For instance, The Spruce Pets says Siamese cats reach a weight of 8 to 14 pounds. Of course, Siamese cats can have a weight that is either higher or lower than this range. In 2003, the BBC reported on a Siamese cat named Katy, who weighed an astonishing 50 pounds. Supposedly, the cat started increasing in weight when she started taking hormones to suppress ..read more

Siamese cats have unique features that make them the most attractive to keep as pets. They have long triangular heads with long, straight noses. Additionally, they have slender bodies and blue eyes. The other notable feature is the black mask on its face. The dark mark is due to a gene mutation that affects enzymes that control the fur’s color. Besides being cute, they are also very intelligent. That means you can train them to walk on a lead or give you a high five. Additionally, it is very affectionate and desires human company at all times. Seeing how great it is to own a Siamese cat, you ..read more

Siamese cats are among the most popular cat breeds in the United States. Their piercing blue eyes, slender masculine body, and large triangular eyes are definite crowd pleasers in the cat lover’s community. Their strong personalities, however, make them stand out, and they are now among the most expensive and sought-after cat breeds. These loving companions are also very talkative and do not shy away from expressing themselves, even if their humans can’t understand them. Not all Siamese cats have the same character traits, but some common personality traits influence their temperament. Siames ..read more

While many believe that the Siamese cat has roots in Egypt, there is no evidence for this. Those that believe this often site the appearance of the modern-day Siamese cat and how it resembles the cats depicted in Egyptian art. However, they’re missing the fact that the appearance of the modern day Siamese has been modified through breeding. In other words, true ancestors of the present-day Siamese had rounder heads than those shown in ancient Egyptian art, as well as a different body structure. The current triangular shaped head of the modern Siamese, along with it’s lithe body is only due to ..read more

Some people claim there are cat breeds that don’t shed. Most of the time, they are talking about hairless cat breeds. However, it isn’t uncommon to see these people say the same thing about Siamese cats. Unfortunately, Hepper says this isn’t true. The fur of Siamese cats is constantly growing, meaning it needs to fall out from time to time to make room for its replacements. As such, Siamese cats shed. Are There Cats That Don’t Shed? It is somewhat reasonable for people to ask whether there are cats that don’t shed or not. After all, there are domesticated animals that do that. Interested indi ..read more

Siamese cats are popular as pets for their affectionate nature and striking physical features. These felines make a constant companion that will follow you around, meowing about their day. Historically an apple-headed cob-shaped cat, Siamese cats have been bred as show cats bearing longer, elegant bodies and wedge-shaped heads. They also feature color and marking variations that have resulted in over nine distinct cat types. Let’s look at how to identify the different Types of Siamese Cats. History of Siamese Cats The Siamese cat is one of the oldest cat breeds in the world. It was first desc ..read more

Flame Point Siamese refers to a breed of cat identified by prominently red color marks. To determine whether a cat is a Flame Point Siamese, you need to check if it has piercing blue eyes, a red tip on its face and ears, has an orange stripey tail, predominantly white is the remaining parts of the body, and tabby markings for some. According to Pets KB, Flame Point Siamese is a breed resulting from breeding cats from the Siam region currently Thailand known as Siamese cat and another American shorthaired tabby cat which is red. Siamese cat has shorthaired, cream, and brown and uniquely has da ..read more