Characterization of Siamese cat


The Siamese is one of the oldest breeds of pedigree cat, and over the years many stories have been told about it, for the most part romantic fables, but perhaps there is an element of truth in some of them. Certainly, they add to the charm of this most exotic, oriental and somewhat inscrutable breed.

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Character and temperament

Siamese are typical of the Oriental group of cats and, like their near relations the Burmese, are a vocal breed with outgoing personalities. They are the kind of cat that you either adore or hate; they can be noisy and demanding and have a real need to be a part of the family. To aficionados, these are the plus points and they would not wish for the Siamese to be any other way. A Siamese does not like to be left on its own, so for anybody who is out at work all day, and only wants one cat, this is not the breed to select. If you want a cat that will give you life-long devotion, however, then the Siamese is for you.


Colour varietes of Siamese cats

Body has to be one-coloured with subtle fading, if allowed by specified colour variety. Endings - mask, ears, feet, tail - have to be in the same colour and clearly separated. Mask should cover whole face and almost connect with the ears. Endings should also have no ticking nor white hairs.

All colour and pattern variations of Siamese have dark-blue eyes.

Main point-colors:

In each of main colours are verietes: tabby, tortie and tortie-tabby.

<= red-tabby-point
Blue-tabby-point =>
<= seal-point
red-point =>
<= Chocolate-point
Cream-point =>
<= Lilac-point




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