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he history of the Siamese cat, originating from Siam now known as Thailand, that we grew up with, was a stocky round-headed cat. The Siamese cat of old would have been described as a common cat with the "Himalayan" color- pointed gene. This colored-pointed pattern is part of the "albino" series of alleles, which distributes the amount of pigment expressed on the extremities, muzzle, ears, and tail. In 1884, a heavily built pair of Siamese cats, arrived in England that were given to the British Consul by the King of Siam. They have remained stocky in appearance to this day in their homeland. Many of the Siamese cats seen today have been meticulously bred and altered to create a sleek, elegant cat with wedge-shaped faces. However, the concentrated efforts exerted today towards creating an ever–slimmer cat with an elongated wedge face has resulted in problems within the breed. This version of the Siamese cat is typical of the appearance of the Oriental groups of cats. Cat breeds are divided into three types: natural, man-made and spontaneous mutation. The Siamese cat is a natural breed, amongst others like the Persian, Russian Blue, Turkish Angora, and others that were created by nature, then refined and stabilized by cat fanciers through selective breeding. The Siamese cat is known for their longevity and are the longest-living of all breeds. They have a life expectancy that generally go into the late teens and early twenties. The Siamese breed’s true origin is Siam, in Asian. Legends indicate that Siamese originated in Siam as prized possessions of ancient Kings and priests and were trained to guard the royal palacesand temples. Siamese kittens have always been highly prized. It was considered an honor for any foreigners to be presented with one of the Royal Cats of Siam. It was even an offense punishable by death for one of these cats to be stolen from Royal Court. It was the rich Seal-point variety of the Siamese cat that was the most highly prized. |
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ou haven't really lived until you have owned a Siamese cat. Siamese cats are playful, inquisitive creatures who delight in exploring their environment. Although the Siamese personality varies from one individual cat to another, there are certain traits that they all share. They are jealous, protective and have an insatiably curiosity for the world around them. They are a never-ending source of enjoyment and humor. The Siamese cat has a very distinct personality. They are considerably intelligent, fastidious, attention-seeking, amusing, entertaining, faithful, gentle, unpredictable, loving, sympathetic and posses a unique ability to communicate love towards their owners. They can be demanding and have a real need to be part of the family. A Siamese does not like to be left on its own for too long and there seems to be a strong correlation between this human-like dependency and intelligence. No breed surpasses the Siamese in its ability to communicate and its love for human beings. Paradoxically, the more intelligent they seem to be, the more they depend on their owners for company. They will shower you with gifts, sit on your lap and stare softly into your eyes, always trying to communicate with you. Perhaps what best describes a Siamese cat's personality is a cross between a monkey and a dog. Of course this comparison is limited, but their qualities remind you of both.
It is well known that the Siamese cat travels well and is famous for this, whether it be by air, sea, or land. Unlike the ordinary household cat, they can even be trained to walk on a leash and to use the toilet. While a Siamese cat will share their home with other non– Siamese cats, they are not known for getting along with such cats. Due to their intelligence and possessive nature they often dominant other cats making other cats feel insecure. Although each Siamese cat is unique, they are generally bossy over other types of cats, however, and for this reason many choose to avoid mixing Siamese and Non-Siamese cats together as they tend to get along best with their own kind.
Siamese cats bond very strongly to their owners and do not like to be left alone for long periods of time, usually attaching themselves to one person. If you're out at work all day, I strongly recommend that you have two Siamese cats to keep each other company. It is also true that having two is more fun than one. They love to share each other's company when you have to be away. In my opinion, having one of each sex is better than two females. Two males will also get along better than two females.
If you are seeking a cat that will be a long-life devoted companion then the Siamese is for you. Your Siamese companion will be the first to greet you at the door with their loving meow, ready to share with you the happenings of the day. Additionally, Siamese cats make excellent children's pets. The child, of course, must be taught to treat the cat with respect and gentleness. Thus they also reap the benefits of learning to take care of their pets and considering others. |
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he Balinese Cat was developed in the United States as a breed of its own. On occasion it began appearing in Siamese litters. Breeders believe that the long haired Siamese was the result of spontaneous mutation. It is, in lay terms, a long-haired Siamese cat. At at glance, the Balinese cat resembles the Siamese cat, except for the length of its coat. In 1940 two breeders that admired the beauty of the long-haired coat, along with the elegant grace of the Siamese cat began to breed them. One of the distinctive features of the Balinese is their bushy -like tail. Under its silky coat is a beautiful Siamese cat, that includes all of the charm and beauty that the Siamese cat possesses. |
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he personality of the long-haired Siamese cat, the Balinese cat, alone is the reason why many people prefer these cats over their counterparts. Like the short haired Siamese, the Balinese are active, intelligent, social and vocal. Its personality is like the short-haired Siamese cat in every way except it is less talkative and has a softer voice. They also long to be part of your everyday activities. They love to "help" you with chores and sleep along side you in bed or watch your favorite TV show on your lap. These beautiful creatures may evenbe taught to play fetch. They like to jump to high places, like the top of your kitten dresser in one swift, graceful movement. Balinese are very intelligent and are able to find their favorite toy that you have hidden from them. In short, the Balinese cat seems to believe it is human and will try to involve itself in everything you do. This may include, for example, helping itself to your meal if your plate is accessible. They're quite vocal, also. Their speech may vary from a quiet conversation to aloud demanding call, particularly if they think that you're not listening to them. |
