The Amazing Siamese Cat
The Siamese cat is the premier cat amongst modern domestic cats. It was one of the first modern cat breeds to be recognised by the various cat fancies. And it has contributed to the development of many of the modern cat breeds as many of the modern breeds have been developed as a result of crossing the Siamese with other cats.
The Siamese is talkative, dominant, bossy and clingy. It can be a wonderful friend or a fierce adversary.
This lens provides an introduction to the wonderful Siamese.
The Siamese is talkative, dominant, bossy and clingy. It can be a wonderful friend or a fierce adversary.
This lens provides an introduction to the wonderful Siamese.
Table of Contents
- The Siamese Cat is the Premier Cat Breed
- The Siamese Breed Description
- The Modern Siamese
- And Look At How Big Siamese Ears Can Be
- The Siamese Colour Pattern
- List of Siamese Solid Colours
- And Here Are Two Blue Point Siamese
- List of Siamese Patterned Colours
- The Siamese Colour Pattern is Sensitive to Heat
- Cat Fact File
- Great Stuff on eBay for Cats
- Books About Cats
- Great Products for Cats from Amazon
- Toys Available from Amazon
- Or Perhaps You Would Like to Find Some Books Yourself
- Have a look at Zazzle for great gifts and cards for cat lovers
- Here Are Some of My Products From Zazzle
- Comments About This Lens Are Welcome
The Siamese Cat is the Premier Cat Breed
The Siamese cat is the premier cat breed as it has contributed to the development of many of the modern cat breeds.
The Siamese Breed Description
The breed description of the Siamese cat is usually divided into three categories: the Modern Siamese, the Traditional Siamese (sometimes called the Applehead Siamese) and the Classic Siamese (sometimes called the Extreme Siamese and which takes its name because it refers to the type of Siamese that was most popular in the American cat fancies from the period between the mid 1940s to the mid 1970s).
The Modern Siamese
According to breed descriptions, the Modern Siamese:
- has a long, wedge-shaped head and a long neck. Its face is triangular if you draw a line from the nose to base of each ear base and then between the base of each ear;
- has very large ears and very pointed which are open at their base;
- has almond shaped eyes which slant towards the nose (ie, the eyes are Oriental). Their eyes are a vivid blue;
- is a a medium sized cat which has a long and svelte but muscular body with long legs and a a very short coat which is fine in texture and glossy;
- has a tubular body with long slim legs with the back legs slightly longer than the front legs and small oval shaped paws;
- a long tail which tapers to a point and which should not have any kinks; and
- a colour pattern which consists of a coloured face, ears, feet and tail and a lighter solid shade that is even in colour over the body.
And Look At How Big Siamese Ears Can Be
The Siamese Colour Pattern
The colour pattern of the Siamese was originally unique but as a result of cross-breeding the Siamese to create new breeds, the colour pattern is now found in other breeds.
The Siamese coat pattern is created by pigment-restricting genes that are sensitive to heat. When the body heat rises above certain temperatures, pigment formation is reduced. However, as the extremeties or points of the cat are cooler than the rest of the body, the extremeties produce pigment in the normal way. When kittens are born, they are a pale colour all over because their bodies have been at a constant high tempertaure in the womb. Once born and a kitten's body cools down sufficiently, it will begin to develop colouring on its extremeties. Kittens in the same litter will develop pigmentation at differently with some having more dense pigmentation than others. This is because pigmentation genes operate on an individual basis. As cats get older, their extremeties become cooler and as a result a Siamese cat's extremeties will become darker as they get older.
Because of the sensitivity to heat, Siamese in warm climates will be lighter coloured than Siamese in colder climates.
In Britain, there are presently 34 colours varieties recognised for Siamese. The 34 colours are divided into 2 categories: solid, ie those where the points are all the same colour; and patterned. Of the 34 colour variants, only 4 (seal, blue, chocolate and lilac) are natural with the rest having been introduced as a result of crossing the Siamese with other breeds. Many breeders of the Traditional Siamese accept only the 4 naturally occurring colours.
The Siamese coat pattern is created by pigment-restricting genes that are sensitive to heat. When the body heat rises above certain temperatures, pigment formation is reduced. However, as the extremeties or points of the cat are cooler than the rest of the body, the extremeties produce pigment in the normal way. When kittens are born, they are a pale colour all over because their bodies have been at a constant high tempertaure in the womb. Once born and a kitten's body cools down sufficiently, it will begin to develop colouring on its extremeties. Kittens in the same litter will develop pigmentation at differently with some having more dense pigmentation than others. This is because pigmentation genes operate on an individual basis. As cats get older, their extremeties become cooler and as a result a Siamese cat's extremeties will become darker as they get older.
Because of the sensitivity to heat, Siamese in warm climates will be lighter coloured than Siamese in colder climates.
In Britain, there are presently 34 colours varieties recognised for Siamese. The 34 colours are divided into 2 categories: solid, ie those where the points are all the same colour; and patterned. Of the 34 colour variants, only 4 (seal, blue, chocolate and lilac) are natural with the rest having been introduced as a result of crossing the Siamese with other breeds. Many breeders of the Traditional Siamese accept only the 4 naturally occurring colours.
List of Siamese Solid Colours
The solid colours are:
- seal point;
- blue point;
- chocolate point;
- lilac point;
- cinnamon point;
- caramel point;
- fawn point;
- red point;
- cream point; and
- apricot point.
And Here Are Two Blue Point Siamese
List of Siamese Patterned Colours
The patterned colours are:
- Tabby Point (sometimes called the Linx Point) which is available in all of the 10 solid colours. There are 3 tabby forms - the Abyssinian (ticked), classic and mackerel which is the most commonly occurring. The mackerel form includes a spotted variety which is considered to be a pattern where stripes have broken down to create spots or blotches.
- Tortie Point in which the the base colour is randomly intermingled with red or cream. This is available in 7 of the solid colours - seal with shades of red, blue with shaes of cream, chocolate with shades of red, lilac with shades of cream, cinnamon with shades of red, caramel with shades of cream and fawn with shades of cream.
- Tortie Tabby Point in which the base colour is intermingled with red or cream. his is available in 7 of the solid colours - seal with shades of red, blue with shaes of cream, chocolate with shades of red, lilac with shades of cream, cinnamon with shades of red, caramel with shades of cream and fawn with shades of cream.
The Siamese Colour Pattern is Sensitive to Heat
Because of the sensitivity to heat, Siamese in warm climates will be lighter coloured than Siamese in colder climates.
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Books About Cats
And if you want a book about cats, why not have a look at these books available from Amazon.
Cat Vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat
Amazon Price: $9.75 (as of 01/05/2010) 
All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
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The Cat Bible: Everything Your Cat Expects You to Know
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Your Cat: Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life
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Pictorial Anatomy of the Cat
Amazon Price: $18.00 (as of 01/05/2010)
Great Products for Cats from Amazon
If you want that special something for that special Siamese, then have a look at these suggestions from Amazon.
Bergan Turbo Scratcher Cat Toy
Amazon Price: $13.50 (as of 01/05/2010)
Kong Catnip Cat Toy, Squirrel
Amazon Price: $14.50 (as of 01/05/2010)
FURminator deShedding Tool for Cats, 1.75-Inch Edge
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 01/05/2010)
Bergan Turbo Track Cat Toy
Amazon Price: $16.82 (as of 01/05/2010)
Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Large, Green and Beige
Amazon Price: $32.85 (as of 01/05/2010)
Toys Available from Amazon
If you know a child that likes cats, then maybe one of these cute Siamese cat toys would be a great gift for that special child.
Webkinz Siamese Cat Plush Stuffed Animal
Amazon Price: $18.90 (as of 01/05/2010)
Aurora Plush 12" Cleo, Aurora Babies Siamese Kitten
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 01/05/2010)
Littlest Pet Shop VIP Pets Surprise Pet - Siamese Cat
Amazon Price: $9.98 (as of 01/05/2010)
Webkinz Siamese Cat & Kinz Klip Siamese Cat
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 01/05/2010)
Plush Jasmine Siamese Cat 12"
Amazon Price: $12.49 (as of 01/05/2010)
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Ryan's Cat Folk Art & Illustrations
CatMeowz Cat Lovers Gifts
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Caboodle Ranch, Inc
PURRFECTION
Jaenne.com
Jenny Parks Illustration
JudeMaceren.com
Stressie Cat Art Store
Lotacats Pix
PurrPrints
Lillyarts Cute Cartoon Animals - Funny Gift Ideas
YOURCUSTOMCARDS.COM -Art by Michelle J.A. McIntyre
Tuff Kitty Cat Gifts & T-shirts for Cat Lovers
Obey the Pure Breed
NurseStore
Cats Cats Cats
Welcome to 13 Black Cats Designs
Artwork by a Deer
Potpurri- The Cat Place
thebluecat
Ryan's Cat Folk Art & Illustrations
CatMeowz Cat Lovers Gifts
FELINE FANTASIES
Caboodle Ranch, Inc
PURRFECTION
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