Siamese
Siamese cats hail from Thailand (once known as Siam) and made their way to other parts of the world beginning in the late 1800s. Though considered an ancient breed (possibly the most ancient of all breeds), the exact origins of the Siamese are unknown, but it is considered a natural breed and is one of four Oriental breeds. It is the unique look of the Siamese that made it so popular. The most familiar looking Siamese has seal points - a fawn colored body with seal brown extremities. Other versions include blue points, dark gray points; chocolate points, milk chocolate points; and lilac points, pinkish gray points. The coats are always short and flat. Siamese have bright blue oval shaped eyes. Males will reach an average weight of eleven to fifteen pounds and females of eight to twelve pounds. Siamese are talkative cats with a purr that has been compared to that of a crying baby. When a Siamese wants something, it will use its voice to get its way. Siamese cats are good for families with children and other pets, but they are demanding of attention, active and persistent when they want to get their own way purring loudly until their demands are met. They will give a warning swipe when they are done playing.
