Siamese

The Siamese is a very popular cat breed. It is also among the oldest cat breeds in history. It comes from 14th century Thailand when the country was known as Siam. The royal family would give these cats to dignitaries who traveled there from other areas. In the late 1800s, the Siamese breed found its way to the United States and Europe. This recognizable cat has blue eyes, a sleek body, and pointed ears. It has a lean, athletic body. Due to a mutated enzyme in the pigment of its short coat, it has a cream body with dark points are the toes, ears, and face. The points come in include brown, black, lilac, blue, lynx, and tortoiseshell. With age, the coats of this breed get darker. When it comes to personality, the Siamese is quite talkative and demanding of attention. It meows and calls when it needs attention. It is also a lover of affection and enjoys being around its family. This agile cat is very curious and intelligent. Thus, it is receptive to training and learning commands. A healthy breed, the Siamese is sometimes prone to developing a liver disease called amyloidosis and gingivitis.