Name : Siamese Origin : Thailand Average Size : 60cm (2ft) Average Weight : 4.5kg (10lbs) Average Life Span : 12 years Colour : Cream, Brown, Lilac Temperament : Intelligent, calm and sociable
- Siamese cats are one of the oldest breeds of cats in the world.
- It is believed that they have originated from modern day Thailand’s Siamese temple cats.
- They are quite similar to the Birman Cat.
- They were introduced to households in Europe and North America in the 1900s.
- Since then, they have been one of the most popular choice for exotic domestic cats.
- They are a breed of short haired cat which grow to an average size of 60cm.
- They live to be around 8-10 years in the wild and tend to live longer when looked after well in households.
- Despite this, they are prone to certain ailments and conditions.
- They are extremely intelligent and are known to learn fast, if they are taught tricks.
- They are very loyal and affectionate by nature.
- They tend to prefer humans to other cats and animals for companionship.
- They are also said to be very dependent on their human families.
- They are known to be extremely jealous and do not take well to other animals sharing their families’ attention.
- They tend to get destructive in order to gain attention.