SIAMESE

All About Siamese Cats

Siamese cats are characterized by their sleek, muscular bodies, wedge-shaped heads, large ears, and vivid blue, almond-shaped eyes. Their most striking feature is their colorpoint coat, which is a temperature-sensitive pattern of darker fur on the face, ears, paws, and tail against a paler body. They are also known for being highly intelligent, vocal, affectionate, and social, often forming strong bonds with their human families.
On Their Unique Nature:

"The Siamese cat is an energetic and opinionated breed that loves human companionship" — Trupanion, source of information on Siamese cats, author of Defining the Siamese Cat: History, Breed Facts & Care Tips
"The Siamese cat is a very loyal breed, often forming a strong bond with their pet parents" — The Vets, source of information on Siamese cats, author of Siamese Cats: Everything You Need to Know

Physical Characteristics

Body: Lean, long, and athletic with a muscular build.
Head: Distinctively wedge-shaped, with a pointed chin and broad ears.
Eyes: Vivid, deep blue and almond-shaped.
Coat: Short, fine, and single-layered with no undercoat, making it easy to care for.
Coloration: The classic colorpoint pattern, where the body is a pale fawn or cream, and the "points" (ears, face mask, paws, tail) are darker. Traditional point colors include seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac.

Temperament and Personality

Intelligent and Vocal: Siamese cats are very intelligent, can learn tricks, and are famously talkative, using their voices to communicate with their owners.
Social and Affectionate: They are known for being people-pleasers, enjoying attention, and forming strong bonds with their human families.
Playful and Active: They love to play and excel in games like agility.
Dependent: Siamese cats can become lonely or bored if left alone for too long, as they thrive on social interaction.

Origin

Thailand: The breed originated in Thailand, where they were revered for centuries.
First Introduced to U.S.: They were brought to the United States in 1878 as a gift to President Rutherford B. Hayes