Although there have been many theories about the origin of the Siamese.  It is now quite certain that it was a well-loved variety in the ancient Siamese city of Ayudha which was Siam's capital from 1350 until it was burnt down by invading Burmese in 1767.  The people of Siam did not regard the pointed cats as their only native variety, but particular value was placed on them and they were kept by royalty in their palaces.

The Siamese is medium in size, svelte, elegant and extremely refined with long tapering lines.  They have a long, wedge shaped head which forms a triangle from the nose to the tips of the ears.  They possess enormous ears and almond shaped, deep blue eyes.  Siamese have long legs and a long, tapered, whip-like tail.

The Siamese coat is very short and tightly knit.  The CCA recognizes Siamese in only the 4 traditional colours:
(1) Seal Point - an ivory to cream body colour with deep seal brown points (mask, ears, tail, legs).
(2) Blue Point - bluish-white body colour with deep grayish-blue points.
(3) Chocolate Point - ivory body colour with warm cinnamon, milk chocolate colour points.
(4) Lilac Point - glacial white body colour with tight silver-blue points with definite warm tones.

Siamese are definitely garrulous, openly affectionate, often vocal and highly intelligent.  A dynamic, high-energy cat requiring owners who are prepared to give and receive a lifetime of devotion.

Breed Secretary: Pauline Bratt email