

Siamese kittens will differ in price depending on their history, where you’re buying and the popularity and rarity of the colouration you may be looking for.
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Also, being one of the more intelligent cat breeds they will be able to be taught to fetch and retrieve things if you are patient with them – in some cases they’ll agree to being walked on a lead if you wish to do so.Īnother sign of their intelligence is their ability to open doors, cat flaps, drawers and even windows – a common problem for one of the Scratch & Patch team – who regularly find the neighbours Siamese cat squeezing through the microchipped cat flap and closed bathroom window! Generally speaking Siamese are good athletes, they can jump very high and enjoy being up high, so perches and towers around the house will go down well too.

Toys and scratching posts are a must for Siamese cats to keep them amused and entertained. They’re attention seeking(!) so don’t tend to enjoy being left alone, they prefer a playmate to be with them, this could be a good case for getting 2 of them! Siamese cats are usually outgoing, extrovert and can be extremely noisy. What to consider when owning a Siamese Exercise The original Siamese cat breed colour was the classic seal brown points with a warm cream coloured body but now there are many different colours and features as they’ve been bred. They arrived in Britain in the 1884 after a British Consul received a Siamese as a gift – he returned with it to Britain and then showcased its kittens at the 1885 Chelsea Palace Show – it really is a breed with a long and varied history. They belonged to the Royal Family of Siam and were considered sacred even the guardians of Buddhist temples across Thailand. The history of Siamese cats is steeped in folklore, having existed for hundreds of years. Siamese originate from Thailand – formerly called Siam – hence the name.

Siamese are affectionate creatures who love a lot of attention and will respond well to affectionate owners who indulge their love of play. Traditional Siamese cats will have more rounded faces than more modern variations as well as having slightly shorter bodies. There are however, may different varieties of the Siamese with some being red, caramel, chocolate and in some cases even having tabby features. They’re known for their beautiful blue eyes and large, pointed ears, they have long, thin bodies with lenghty tails and a fine, soft coat. The Siamese is the 3rd most popular pedigree cat in the UK in 2020 behind the British Shorthair and the Bengal.Įvery Siamese have a distinctive look where they have colour on their faces, tails and legs, with the remainder of their body is cream or white.
