Members of some cat breeds are predisposed to mediastinal lymphosarcoma, such as the Oriental and
Siamese breeds.
As Burmese and
Siamese breeds became more diverse and extreme in type, the Tonkinese provided a more intermediate look, neither cobby nor svelte.
The average cat weighs between 7 - 11 pounds (with
Siamese breeds weighing less and Maine Coons weighing more), and pets with a body condition over 5 (on a 9 point scale) are considered overweight.
I personally find
the Siamese breed very exquisite and alluring.
The Siamese breed, being highly intelligent, is also highly trainable.
The Siamese breed was extremely exclusive; it is said that only the King and royal family were permitted to own one!
Below is Fancy's interview with Sam, a representative of
the Siamese breed.
The Siamese breed comes from Thailand, Siam in old name.
Members of
the Siamese breed are also known for their mischievous behavior.
Confusing these cats with their Siamese counterparts makes sense, especially since Balinese cats come from a mutation of
the Siamese breed.
The elegance of
the Siamese breed can trace its roots back to Thailand (formerly Siam) and in fact a cat described in detail resembling the Siamese was found in a book that was believed to be written between 1350 and 1767.
As far as cats go, the cutaneous form tends to be more common in
the Siamese breed.
For instance,
the Siamese breed has their cycle as soon as it reaches four months.
Not exact matches
Two winning
breeds: the American shorthair, which is long - lived and generally good with kids, and the
Siamese, prized for its intelligence and companionability.
Genetic problems may include fecal incontinence in some Manx cats, vision problems in
Siamese and other health issues in other
breeds.
We
breed old - fashioned
Siamese kittens.
Since this
breed actually began as a longhair
Siamese, it is no surprise that this
breed is incredibly vocal.
You wouldn't know it to look at them, but believe it or not, this
breed is derived in part from the
Siamese.
You'll find this
breed in typical
Siamese colors, including seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac point.
Thai Dee Maew We
breed Siamese, Balinese, Tibetans and Thai cats.
Below you will find a growing list of links to articles on choosing different
breeds: from Abyssinian and Burmese, to
Siamese to Turkish Van and more.
By the nineteen fifties, the
Siamese was one of the most popular cat
breeds in the world.
While the foundation cat for the Burmese
breed was imported from Burma, this
breed was actually created in the United States when this cat was
bred to a
Siamese cat and a kitten from her first litter was
bred back to her.
If you love the personality and graceful appearance of the
Siamese but you prefer longhair
breeds, then the Balinese may be the perfect choice for you.
Siamese cats are also more prone to regurgitate than other cat
breeds.
The
Siamese cat
breed is perfect for those who want a playful, talkative, and interactive cat.
For sure, the
Siamese have own habits which are common within the
breed, but it is namely your influence that makes particularly your cat yours only — with its own traits and features.
If you would like to own a very vocal, intelligent, attention loving cat, then the
Siamese may be the ideal
breed for you.
The
breeds feline hyperesthesia is more commonly seen in are the
Siamese, Burmese, Himalayan, and Abyssinian.
So, if you have always wanted to own one of the Oriental cat
breeds, but think that the
Siamese is too loud and active, then the graceful, sweet natured Burmese cat may just be the perfect cat for you and your family.
The
Siamese is an ancient
breed, which may account for their devoted people loving nature.
Because modern show type
Siamese have been
bred to such an extreme slender body style, there has been a movement over recent years by some breeders to return to the original more moderate
Siamese body style.
Some
breeds, like
Siamese, Bengals, Burmese, Balinese and Tonkinese appear to me to be more emotionally sensitive and apt to develop stress - related hair loss.
Feline asthma usually develops in cats between the ages of two and eight years old, and tends to be more common in female cats, as well as
Siamese and Himalayan
breeds.
However, there are some
breeds where some aspects of personality are likely to come through —
Siamese cats, for example, are known for their talkative nature and some
breeds are quite demanding of attention.
Although any cat can develop a compulsive disorder, Oriental
breeds, such as the
Siamese, are particularly prone to developing them.
This lovely brown cat originated in England as the result of planned
breedings between
Siamese and domestic black cats by a number of devoted English cat fanciers whose general goal was to produce a self - brown cat.
Obviously, some
breeds have evolved over time to carry only certain color or pattern genes — a good example is the
Siamese, which displays only the pointed pattern.
They are looking for a Poodle, a Cocker Spaniel, a Boston Terrier, a Yorkie, a Golden Retriever, a Maine Coon, a
Siamese — they love a particular
breed of pet and often have had that
breed all their lives.
Shortly after all
Siamese traits were successfully
bred out.
The original Ocicat was
bred from a
Siamese cat and an Abyssinian domesticated cat, resulting in its unique fur.
Before World War II Blues were
bred in Scandinavia and England, but right after the war due to the lack of Russia Blues, all cats available had to be crossbred with the
Siamese.
Moreover,
Siamese cats are among the most long - lived
breeds.
In Great Britain, where there was an even greater lack of
breeding stock than in the United States, redpoint
Siamese and British Shorthairs were used in
breeding programs, and their genetic contribution included additional colors: red, cream, brown - tortie, chocolate - tortie, blue - tortie and lilac - tortie.
This is a very rare form of mange in cats and is more common in
Siamese and Burmese
breeds.
Besides,
Siamese cats are among the most affectionate cat
breeds and can get along well with other pets - except for birds (and sofas).
Among all cat
breeds, children usually get along the most with
Siamese cats.
With 40 studio portraits of
breed champions by Andrew Perris, «Beautiful Cats» showcases cats, from the traditional favorites like the
Siamese and Persian, to the relatively new and rare
breeds, like the Tiffanie, «a semi-long-haired
breed that is part of the Asian group.
«But it's something to think about,» observes Dr. de Lahunta, «since there appears to be an increased risk for this condition in certain
breeds —
Siamese cats, for example.»
Breeds included domestic short - haired (94 cats), domestic long - haired (15), domestic medium - haired (11), Maine Coon (7), British Shorthair (6),
Siamese (6), Ragdoll (3), Abyssinian (1), Balinese (1), Himalayan (1), and Savannah (1), whereas 4 cats were of mixed
breed.