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Siamese cats have been around for centuries in their native land of Siam (now Thailand) but were unknown in the West until the 19th century, when it became fashionable to own a Siamese cat. Siamese cats are loyal, energetic, and intelligent. They are also sociable and affectionate, and tend to follow their chosen human(s) around the home. Siamese are also very vocal, with a distinctive, deep, nasal voice. The persistent chattiness of this breed may be irksome to some, but Siamese-lovers find these cats' voices endearing.
Appearance
The Siamese has the prototypical oriental physique: long and svelte from its wedge-shaped head to its tapering tail, with long, delicately boned legs supporting a tubular body. The nose, too, is long, while the ears are large and the eyes are deep blue and almond-shaped. The Siamese's short, silky, close-lying coat is most remarkable for the pointed pattern of colored extremities--face, ears, legs, and tail--which contrast with the paler body. Until the 1930s, breed registries recognized only the seal point color form (deep, seal brown points and a pale, fawn-colored body). Blue points (a bluish-white body with slate blue points), as well as chocolate points and lilac points, are now recognized.
Weight: 7-9 lbs.

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