Siamese Cat The Favorite Shorthair
The origin of the Siamese cat is believed to be of Siam, Thailand. It is an ancient domestic breed which has descended from an albino cat which was given as a gift to the king of Siam. It was legendary that the cats would protect the royal castles and temples from evil spirits. It was believed by the Siamese people that when a high ranking person died, the soul of the dead would stay in the cat for a certain time. The first appearance of the Siamese cat was in the West in the mid 1800s.
There are two versions of Siamese cat the traditional and modern Siamese. They have a long, trim body with a kinked tail and a long neck. The eyes are almond shaped and bright blue in color. The traditional cat has a round head and it is called the apple head Siamese. However, the modern Siamese cat has a head that is elongated, ears that are larger and the features are more pronounced
The original Siamese has a round face and is much more muscular than that of a modern Siamese. This breed is shorthaired with a base coat which is cream in color and the face, ears, tail and legs are dark in color. The body color can be either white or fawn with the Siamese markings. When a Siamese cat is first born, they are cream in color, the markings then develop over the next few months. The markings on a Siamese cat can be found on the paws, ears, tail, muzzle and lower legs.
It is a very demanding cat and craves attention at all times. This breed has a dog like mentality. The Siamese cat is an affectionate, energetic, intelligent, inquisitive and people centered pet. It is a very vocal and talkative breed. The Siamese cat talks constantly, and when it is on heat it can be very annoying. It is then that the cat will become very loud and roar like a wild lion.
If a Siamese cat feels that it is not getting the attentions, it becomes extremely jealous and throws tantrums. A Siamese cat does not like being ignored, it needs attention constantly. The traditional Siamese cat has a temperament that is more laid back than the modern Siamese cat.
The Siamese cat is a breed that gets bored very quickly. Therefore it is essential that it is provided with toys an area so that it can play and exercise. In order to stay healthy, it will scratch and sharpen its claws. An essential piece of furniture for a Siamese cat is a cat gym or cat tree with a scratching post. Regular grooming is also necessary in order to keep its shorthaired coat in healthy condition
The Siamese cat is one which matures early on in its life, at times as young as five months old. It is also a very fertile breed, with having on average a littler of approximately six. It is essential to ensure that your Siamese cat is vaccinated if you permit it to go outdoors. If you wish to feed your Siamese cat fruit or greens, then it is essential that they are boiled first in order to aid digestion. If you do not permit your cat to go outdoors on its own, then it is necessary that it is taken for a walk. When doing this ensure that you use a harness and a leash to prevent it from running away.
The Siamese cat still remains to be one of the most popular shorthaired cats in the world. It is a cat which is only really suitable for those people that can give it lots of love and attention. It is not a pet for such people that do not like a great deal of noise, as this breed does tend to be noisy on a constant basis. The Siamese cat can however, be your best friend and a loyal companion due to its affection. Minimal maintenance is needed for this breed due to it being shorthaired. It is important to remember however, that the traditional Siamese cat does make a better pet for the entire family, as it has a much quieter personality than that of the modern Siamese.
