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[ 2008-03-22 09:34:05 ] - lizc

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Even people who know very little about cats have heard of the Siamese cat breed.  After all, these felines are even fictional characters in several popular whodunnit series, perhaps because this cat breeds's curious nature and adventuresome spirit  makes it a perfect investigator's helper.


The Siamese is an ancient breed, discovered sometime before the sixteen hundreds in the Thailand, formerly Siam. Some of these fine-looking, elegant cats were brought to Great Britain in the nineteeth century by the British ambassador when he returned home. This breed immediately became popular with cat enthusiasts and by the nineteen fifties, the Siamese was one of the most fashionable cat breeds in the world, although they are not currently as well liked as they once were.

The Siamese cat has a long, graceful body with a rectangular shape, a wedge shaped head, large ears, a long, graceful tail, and long, thin legs. This breed's eyes are large and almond shaped, with a striking blue color. These cats have a short coat that comes in Seal Point, Chocolate Point, Blue Point, or Lilac Point colors. Any other color variations of the Siamese breed are considered to be a completely different breed, the Colorpoint Shorthair.

Because the Siamese is such a playful, loving breed, these cats are not a good choice for people who spend a lot of time out of the house. A lonely and bored Siamese can get into more trouble than the average cat and will probably spend much of the time planning an escape. Likewise, a Siamese left to its own devices can be very destructive, having a great liking for climbing curtains and investigating high shelves, so watch out for your precious ornaments! If you decide that the Siamese is the cat for you then you may want to consider getting two together. This will prevent one cat from being quite so lonely while you are out, and both cats will still welcome you when you arrive home in the evening.

The extrovert Siamese is a good choice for families or retired people because this breed absolutely loves attention . Your cat will follow members of the family from room to room, checking on their work and trying to help get the household jobs done. When you sit down, he will be there with you, curling up on your lap or balancing on your shoulder. If you don't like a clingy cat, this breed may actually be a bit too devoted for you to handle.

With the incredible intelligence of the Siamese breed, it comes as no surprise that these cats can be highly trainable. However, they also know their own minds, so they may opt not to perform on your say so. If your cat does choose become involved in your training ideas, you should easily be able to teach him to fetch or come when he is called. He will also invent his own games, such as hide and seek and lying in wait for unsuspecting family members and guests and grabbing them by the ankle is another favorite. Your cat will also wait patiently on top of a 'fridge or other high object and then pounce on people passing by.

If you fancy owning a very affectionate, noisy and attention loving cat, they check out the Siamese - it may be just right for you.


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