Siamese cat

Siamese cat

         
       The Siamese cat is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Oriental cat. The breed originated in Thailand (formerly known as Siam), where they are one of several native breeds and are called Wichian Mat or moon diamond. In Thai call "วิเชียรมาศ"

Appearance 

    

    The Siamese coat pattern is striking. The face, paws, ears and tail (points) have a darker colouring, the body is light in colour. The coat should be short, fine and silky to the touch. The ears are large, eyes are a stunning blue and almond shaped. They is an elegant animal with a long, muscular, tubular body and long neck. The legs are long and slender with small, oval feet. The hind legs are longer than the front legs. The tail is long, thin and whip like. The colours are seal, blue, chocolate and lilac. The lifespan was somewhere between 10 to 12.5 years.

Temperament 

     
    They are usually very affectionate and intelligent cats, renowned for their social nature. Many enjoy being with people and are sometimes described as "extroverts". Often they bond strongly to a single person. Some Siamese are extremely vocal, with a loud, low-pitched voice – known as "Meezer", from which they get one of their nicknames that has been compared to the cries of a human baby, and persistent in demanding attention. These cats are typically active and playful, even as adults, and are often described as more dog-like in behavior than other cats. They are sometimes less active at night than most cats, possibly because the lack of a tapetum lucidum gives them poor night sight relative to other cats.

Health 

    

     The majority of deaths were caused by neoplasms, mainly mammary tumors. The Siamese also has a higher rate of morbidity. They are at higher risk of neoplastic and gastrointestinal problems but have a lower risk of feline lower urinary tract disease.