Siamese cats are one of the most recognizable cats in the world. They are also very popular pets and are believed to be an old breed coming from Asia. The history of Siamese cats is not as clear as we would like it to be but there are some fragments of it in the annals of time.
The history of Siamese cats is based in Thailand, which was formerly known as Siam. It is believed that these cats were native to the area and a breeding pair was brought from Siam to the United Kingdom in the year 1884 as a gift. This is as far as the history of Siamese cats goes, although there are some manuscripts in Russia that illustrate cats with similar traits as the Siamese.
In the history of Siamese cats, many legends abound as to why the original cats had a kink in its tail. Today, not all Siamese cats have this distinctive kink and it is even discouraged in shows. There are now two variations of the Siamese cats, the traditional cat and the modern cat. The difference between the two is that the modern cats are more svelte than the traditional cats and sport longer, thinner bodies and legs.
Breed Standard
The traditional Siamese cats have long gone from the show ring so it is usually the modern versions that continually show up in shows. In spite of this, many traditional Siamese cat breeders would like the old style cats to return to the ring. The standards for modern Siamese cats are that the base color of the coat is usually a creamy color with darker points in the snout, all four paws, points of the tail and ears and in males cats the scrota. In the history of Siamese cats, the cats have always had their darker fur in these areas.
Almost all Siamese cats accepted for shows and as registered members of The International Cat Association have blue eyes, which are almond shaped. Their coats are flat and lie close to the skin. The history of Siamese cats has also shown that the original cats might have a strong tendency to be cross-eyed and have a kink n their tails. These traits were eradicated in the pursuit of a perfect Siamese cat breed.
The breed is known to be highly intelligent and very affectionate with people. They tend to bond well with humans and are very loyal to their owners. This cat breed is seldom active at night and can be quite vocal with it needs and desires.
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