Siamese

Siamese are beautiful cats with elegant features. They have beautiful fur and there are different breeds that have different coloured "points". For example Seal points have very dark brown faces and ears. Their personality is very strange in the cat world, it is dependant of humans, for food, care but mostly attention and love. You'll find if you get a siamese they'll be real lap-cats!

The only real bad points are that they are known to be very loud. They meow generally for attention and their meow is often thought similar to a babies cry. They are indoor cats, which will be a problem for people who don't like litter trays in the house, but if you are only willing to give a siamese a home because of its looks, you are best not having a cat at all. They also hate being left alone, which means there should be another pet to keep it company when you go out.

We have had our Siamese cat for 10 years now and she is a real character. She rules the house and has an expressive face. If you offend her she lets you know by sitting some distance away and making you feel uncomfortable by staring at you. We noticed she had a slightly weepy left eye but the Vet says this is common to Siamese breeds. It certainly doesn't bother her. She has become less noisy with age and tolerates our other cats. She sometimes thinks she is a dog and growls, one night she growled at someone outside our house who turned out to be trying to steal my motorbike. All in all a lovely pet, not as friendly as some, such as Burmese, and no major health problems.

The Siamese really are incredibly beautiful cats although they have been bred more and more for their pointed faces recently. Something that should be avoided to such a severe extreme since the classic looking Siamese is easily as beautiful and healthier due to not being subjected to a great deal of inbreeding.

The colour varieties of these cats has extended over the years but is best known for the chocolate point (creamy white body with dark brown tail, paws and face). They have a very short fur coat all over, although now you can get a long haired variety known as Balinese. The Balinese are generally quieter then their Siamese cousins but retain the good looks and bouncy personality. And most noticeable are their rich deep blue eyes.

Surprisingly these cats tend to be permanently shedding fur all year round despite their short coats. But their often kitten-like behaviour throughout their lives makes up for this minor irritation. They are very loyal to their human owners, loving your company, often above that of another cat. Unfortunately this can and does lead to jealousy towards other pets which can, in extreme cases, cause them to attack another cat with intent to kill. Something I found out first hand (fortunately we separated them quickly and both cats were unhurt, if a little shaken). Overall a beautiful friendly cat that will make an excellent companion for many years for anyone.