By Dr. Hassany Ummar
The Siamese Cat is a mysterious looking breed that originated in
Siam, hence the name, Siamese Cat. Siam, which is now Thailand
calls them Wichian Maat. There are many breeds of cat that are
offshoots of the Siamese Cat. The Burmese, Balinese, Colorpoint
Shorthair, Ocicat, Tonkinese, Himalayan, Javanese, and the
Oriental Sorthair and Loanghair are all derived from the Siamese
Cat.
For cat shows there are certain standards for Siamese Cats.
Balance is the first thing to look for in a Siamese Cat you
intend to show. Long, slender, and tall are features that every
Siamese Cat that you wish to show must have.
The head of your Siamese Cat should be long and balanced. The
points at the ears down to the muzzle should be aligned
symmetrically. The muzzle should be straight. They should not
have an uneven bite and a strong chin is a plus.
Their expression should be alert and their eyes should be a
piercing blue color. The eyes of your Siamese Cat should be
oriental in shape but there should be space between them and the
nose. Deepset eyes are not a sign of a good show cat for the
Siamese breed. The haw should not cover more than just the
corner of the eye. Their ears should be large and wedge shaped.
(Large at the base tapering up to the tip).
The hind legs of your Siamese Cat should be slightly longer or
higher than the front legs. The feet should be oval shaped and
not too large. The overall length and shape of your Siamese Cat
should be well-balanced. A long tapering tail is also desired.
Any kinks in the tail will likely mean your Siamese Cat should
not participate in shows or at least you should not expect to
win.
The mask should be complete unless you are showing Siamese
Kittens. All points should be clearly defined, a clear contrast
between the points and the color of the body. All points should
be the same basic color as well.
Your Siamese Cat's coat should be short, have a fine texture and
should be glossy. Proper care and feeding of your Siamese Cat
will help you achieve this.
Even if you are not planning to participate in cat shows, a
Siamese Cat is a wonderful pet and the guidelines above will
help you determine the value of the cat you choose to adopt.
One thing you should know about owning a Siamese Cat is that
they can be as loud as a siren with a voice that sounds like a
crying baby. They demand your attention and will do whatever it
takes to get it. They are playful, fun-loving pets that you will
come to love. Their dependence on you for attention is a sign of
love you will be more than happy to return.
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