Siamese Breed Profile
In a quiz if there was a question asking for the name of a pedigree cat, the
top answer would be Siamese purely because it is the best known pedigree
cat.
Every Siamese cat is an extrovert in their own way, entertaining, demanding
to be loved and returning this love with the over the top emotions only a
Siamese can give.
Communication qualities of the breed are legendary, they love nothing better
than to hold a conversation with their owner, or at times anyone who is
willing to listen.
Intelligent, huge on curiosity, very playful, extremely affectionate all
this wrapped up in glamorous lithe body and a colour pointed face with
sincere blue eyes.
G.C.C.F. Standard of Points
The Siamese cat should be a beautiful beautifully balanced animal with head,
ears and neck carried on a long svelte body, supported on fine legs and feet
with a tail in proportion. The head and profile should be wedge-shaped,
neither round nor pointed. The eyes should be a clear brilliant blue, the
expression alert and intelligent.
Head - Long and well proportioned with width between the ears, narrowing in
perfectly straight lines to a fine muzzle with straight profile, strong chin
and level bite, carried upon an elegant neck.
Ears - Rather large and pricked,. Wide at the base, set so as to follow the
lines of the face.
Eyes - Oriental in shape and slanting towards the nose but with width in
between. They should not be deep set. The haw should not cover more than the
corner of the eye.
Body, Legs and Feet - Body medium in size, long and svelte, legs
proportionately slim, hind legs slightly higher than the front legs. Feet
small and oval. The body, legs and feet should all be in proportion, giving
the whole a well balanced appearance.
Tail - Long and tapering and free from any kink.
Points - Mask, ears feet and tail dense and clearly defined colour, matching
in basic colour on al lpoints, showing clear contrast between points and
body colour. Mask complete and (except in kittens) connected by tracings
with the ears;
Coat - very short and fine in texture, glossu and close lying.
Colours - As per individual colour standards, any shading to appear on back
and sides. Bib , chest and belly to be pale.
Siamese are available in a stunning array of colours, Seal Point, Blue
Point, Chocolate Point, Lilac Point, Cinnamon Point, Caramel Point, Fawn
Point, Apricot Point, Tabby Points, Tortie Points, Red Point and Cream
Points.
Siamese are sociable creatures and can be lonely if left alone all day and
it is wiser to have two if this is a regular occurrence.
Apple heads, or old fashioned style Siamese are still available but are
getting to be harder to find as the style for the show bench is the type
that most breeders are aiming achieve but this does not make the old
fashioned style second class Siamese, in any way, it is purely a matter of
personal choice
What ever the style the wonderful Siamese personality remains unchanged and
to know a Siamese cat is to love one.
Siamese kittens should be purchased only from a reputable Siamese breeder.
General advice is that they should be energetic but they are babies and might be asleep when you arrive. Kittens have spurts of play and sleep and this is a large part of their development.
Kittens should appear healthy, check for clean eyes, noses ears and a clean healthy looking coat.
A good breeder will not allow the kittens to
leave home until they have had a full course of vaccinations, this
also involves the kittens being vet checked not once but twice.. by
this time the kittens have developed a good sense of
socialization to prepare them for their new homes.
Chris Duffy