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Traditional Siamese Breed FAQ |
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Description
The Traditional Siamese (aka Applehead Siamese) is one of the oldest breeds of house cat. Siamese keeps the look of the breed much as it lived when in the beginning imported from Siam - a muscular, athletic cat, with around head and magnificent blue eyes and the affecting contrast between point and body color which qualifies the breed. Siamese are very calm, caring cats, typically healthy and long-lived - 15-20 years is average, and over 20 is not uncommon.
Characteristics and Temperament of Siamese The Traditional Siamese is an smart, people-oriented cat which loves human companionship - whether it be as a lap closer or chasing a toy. Siamese are curious and friendly, and like nothing better than to sit in the center of something you are trying to read. Siamese speak to their people in an tender, conversational way.
With their calm temperaments, Siamese are well-adapted to life in either a house or an flat. They are not in perpetual movement - they have a fairly equilibrized activity level and are just as happy to chase a toy as to curl up in your lap for a snooze.
Frequently Asked Questions about Siamese Are Traditional Siamese agreeable with other people?
Yes. Siamese passion people, and most will go right up to unknowns and need to be petted. Siamese have the somewhat perverse nature of most cats, so are occasionally most attracted to people who either don't like cats or are allergic to them.
How are Siamese with children?
Siamese are well family pets, and are very soft of small children - Siamese will tolerate liberties (not to be confused with ill-treatment) >from them that they will not take from grownups. When they've had enough, they just make themselves inaccessible. Most of them learn to sheathe their claws when playing with people, and it is rare to be scratched up.
Are Siamese good with elders?
With their relaxed temperament they are very good with elders - they are fantastic companions and lap cats.
Do Siamese scratch piece of furniture?
Not typically - it's very easy to educate them to use a scratching post, and most breeders do this. as a whole, they choose a nice carpet or sisal-covered scratching post to your favorite couch.
What health troubles are Siamese inclined to?
Crossed eyes still crop up from time to time within the breed. Though unwanted, this is not a problem for the cat, and does not affect its behavior or longevity.
Kinked tails also show up occasionally for Siamese, but this is merely a cosmetic fault.
Other than that, there are no known defects that are specific to the Traditional Siamese. As in most purebred animals, Siamese are some inherited problems that creep in occasionally, but responsible breeders work very hard at keeping their lines as healthy as possible. Matters to watch for in any cat, purebred or not, let in umbilical hernias, heart murmurs, and kidney disease.
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