Siamese
- Character: Strong and active personality, witty and flexible, and very curious
- Type: Medium cat
- Production Place: Thailand
- Weight: 3.5-6 kg
- Life Span: 10-18 years
- Behoof: Watching cat companion cat
Originating in the 14th century, the ancestors were non-purebred Asian cats. Although scientists do not hold evidence of the origin of the Siamese cat in their hands, they believe that the Siamese cat came from Thailand. It is recorded that Siamese cats lived in royal palaces and temples in Thailand hundreds of years ago, after which they were given as diplomatic gifts to other countries.
The first arrival of Siamese cats outside of Asia is thought to have been in 1884 when the British Consul in Bangkok, Thailand (1847-1916) brought a pair of bred Siamese cats, Pho and Mia, from Bangkok to England to give to his sister Lilian Jane Veley (who later became one of the founders of the Siamese Cat Society in 1901). However, a review of records shows that US President Lesford Case received a Siamese cat as a gift from the American Consulate in Bangkok in 1878. In 1885 Pho and Mia gave birth to three Siamese kittens, Duen Ngai, Kalohom and Khromata, and the three kittens and their parents were exhibited at the Crystal Palace in London in the same year. The Siamese cats impressed the attendees with their unique posture and demeanor. Unfortunately, the three kittens died shortly after the show, and the cause of death was not recorded.
The Siamese cat is also known in Thailand as Wichien-maat, meaning "moon diamond", which is a testament to the importance the local people place on the Siamese cat. It is said that in the past, Siamese cats were given food and shelter in the Thai royal palace, and their lives were not affected by the economic crisis in Thailand.
The Siamese cat is considered by many to be an aristocrat, but compared to the Persian cat, another cat aristocrat, they are much more outgoing and active, responding to their owner's voice as soon as they hear it. If you are looking for a smart cat to break up a boring and quiet life, the Siamese cat will not disappoint you. As for the question asked online whether Siamese cats need to be walked to burn off their energy, experts say that Siamese cats can meet their physical exercise needs at home, so if you are worried that Siamese cats are not active enough, then play more games with them every day. Many people have never seen a Siamese cat, but they may have heard from others that Siamese cats are very active and have a loud voice, sometimes to the point of being unbearable. Many people wonder, is the Siamese cat really such a cat? If this is true, why do so many people want to keep Siamese cats? Let's take a look at the real character traits of Siamese cats.
Technically speaking, not every Siamese cat has a loud voice. In fact, many parents who have Siamese cats will find that they do not affect their normal life. Although Siamese cats do not have a particularly pleasing voice, and they are not as gentle and sweet as Persian cats, they will not bark at nothing as long as their owners are properly trained. However, if cats are in heat, they may bark more than usual. Owners can soothe their cats when they are in heat, or directly de-sex them when appropriate, so they will not bark as often.
Some users say that Siamese cats are very active cats and they can't seem to stop for a moment. Siamese cats are very active, but the expression "can't stop for a moment" is too exaggerated. Siamese cats have an outgoing personality and will ask for more play time when they want it, rather than waiting quietly for their owners to "spoil" them as some cats do. In addition, Siamese cats are very curious and spend a lot of time exploring, which makes them seem like they can't run out of energy and is why they are labeled as too active.
Although Siamese cats are noisy, they are very affectionate and can be depressed for a long time if they are left without their owners for a long time. Siamese cats have a high IQ, and apart from Canadian hairless cats, few cats can match them. Also because of this characteristic, Siamese cats can be easily trained, provided of course that the owner has trained them properly. Once they have learned certain skills, Siamese cats are comfortable using them in their lives.