Siamese Cats

Siamese Cats

With personality plus. Siamese cats can be high maintenance, more so than most house cats. Don't let this put you off, because when it comes to pure breeds, they are no higher maintenance. In fact, they are a lot less trouble than some of the long haired breeds like the Persian cat, which requires brushing and combing every day. What does 'high maintenance' mean? Unlike the Persian cat, Siamese cats have a close short coat and although many like a brush they can look after their own coats. This also applies to the long-haired Siamese, called the Balinese or Javanese - they have an easy to manage longer silky coat.

Siamese cats were once considered to be sacred and worshiped as they are direct descendants of the sacred temple cat of Siam. It's not hard to see why this legendary breed was worshiped as the Siamese posture and serene features demand respect.

Siamese cats cannot see as well as other cats at night though so watch that they don't come to any harm. Nor are all Siamese noisy, though some can howl the house down. Make sure you have easy-going neighbors who don't wonder why you're torturing your cat!

Siamese cats are on average more clever than most cats, although you can get exceptions. You will be enchanted with their antics. While elegant in appearance, they can often be quite clumsy. Take care to bolt down all ornaments! Who knows - they may choose to be clumsy just to get your attention. They feel warmer than other cats when you cuddle them, and they love the heat. Those radiator beds are very popular in colder climates. And if you can provide them with the entertainment of a safe outdoor run they will love you for it.

Siamese can be loyal, obsessively loyal. Siamese are smart, although there is the occasional exception (or maybe it's just pretending) Siamese cats are often talkative; they seem to understand you even if they choose to be a little deaf at times. Siamese kittens and cats have character, no bland and boring snooze cat here. Siamese cats give and expect to receive. All the time.

Siamese Cats