Another fairly well recognized cat breed is the Siamese cat.
Their distinct markings make them stand out amongst some of the other cat
breeds. Siamese are well documented in history and seemed to originate in Thailand . Royal
families would keep and pamper these cats so that they truly lived in the life
of luxury.
Some of the appeal of Siamese (other than their noticeable
appearance) is that they tend to be very social. They (for the most part) love
to be around people and crave attention. Being a very intelligent breed also
adds to their popularity. They can usually be taught a variety of ticks fairly
easily. On thing to keep in mind with this breed is that they can be quite
vocal, whether they are happy or mad, they will let you know!
As referenced above the Siamese have a very distinct look.
Their coat coloring is typically a point pattern. This means the pints of the
body have the darker colors. Points include the ears, nose, tail and legs.
Coloring can range from seal, to lilac to chocolate coloring. Most Siamese also
have blue eyes that stand out against these points.
Typically Siamese cats are very healthy. As with most breeds
it is important to examine the genetic line and see if any health concerns are
apparent there. Some of the major concerns are associated with heart disease or
the eyes. Heart conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can be found in
any cat, however purebred animals seem to be more prone to this condition. With
regards to the eyes conditions such as glaucoma can bee seen in Siamese.
Interestingly, it is common for this breed to have a nystagmus (an involuntary
twitching) in their eyes. Having a veterinarian do a thorough physical exam every
year can help monitor for any early signs of disease.
Overall the Siamese cats seem to be very friendly and love
spending time with their owners. If you can get used to a more ‘talkative’
companion this could be a good fit for you. For additional information you can
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