The Siamese cat has been around for centuries in their native land of Siam (now Thailand) but they were unknown in the west until the 19th century.  At that time it became fashionable to own a Siamese cat.  An owner of a Siamese cat had to be fairly affluent because it cost about a thousand dollars to import one from England. The Siamese cat remained immensely popular until the 1960’s when supply exceeded demand.

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The pointed cat known in the West as "Siamese" is one of several breeds of cats from Siam described and illustrated in manuscripts called "Tamra Maew" (Cat Poems).  Compared to the British Shorthair cat and the Persian cats that were familiar to most Brittens, these Siamese imports were longer and less "cobby" in body types, had heads that were less round with wedge-shaped muzzles and had larger ears.  These differences and the pointed coat pattern which had not been seen before by Westerners produced a strong impression--one early viewer described them as "an unnatural nightmare of a cat.

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The Siamese cat has an oriental physique that is long and svelte from its wedge shaped head to its tapering tail.  They have long delicately boned legs supporting a tubular body.  The Siamese cat’s nose is long with large ears and deep blue eyes that are almond shaped.

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Siamese cats are loyal, energetic and intelligent.  They are very sociable and affectionate and tend to follow their chosen human around the house.  Siamese cats like to be held and to ride on their owners shoulders.  They expect their affection to be returned.  The Siamese cat is very vocal with a distinctive deep nasal voice.  Siamese cats are excellent with children and will tolerate being dressed up and carried around the home.  Rough play is not appreciated and they will let you know so if you are too rough with them.

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