Feline breed atlas · 005 / SIA
Blue almond eyes and elegant, tapering lines.
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Seal point · blue eyes
Related cats appear in historical Thai cat poems. Siamese reached Europe and America in the late 19th century and were recognized at CFA’s founding in 1906. This portrait illustrates the modern CFA type.
A long wedge-shaped head, large broad-based ears, blue almond eyes and long body, legs and tail. Pointed coloring darkens the face, ears, feet and tail; the coat is short and close-lying.
CFA describes Siamese cats as communicative through voice and body language, and keen on close companionship. Daily responses and interactive play support those needs. Interpret vocal behavior in the context of the cat’s comfort and health too.
Groom the short coat gently. Siamese are often interactive and vocal; provide daily company, play and enrichment, while allowing for individual personalities.
Siamese are often communicative and vocal, according to CFA, but volume and frequency vary. Provide interaction and play. A sudden change in vocalization calls for attention to environment, needs and health rather than being dismissed as a breed trait.
The breed generally values interaction. Food and a litter box alone do not meet all social needs. If you are often away, assess whether you can provide reliable companionship and enrichment; another pet is not a guaranteed substitute or compatible companion.
That is the pointed pattern: a lighter body contrasts with darker extremities, including the face, ears, feet and tail. The card shows seal point; CFA also recognizes blue, chocolate and lilac points, so the darker areas are not always black.
Yes. Siamese still shed and benefit from regular loose-hair removal. CFA describes gently stroking the coat with damp hands or using a suitable rubber brush. Keep grooming gentle; a short coat is not a reason for frequent bathing.
Text is based on the association sources below. AI-assisted original illustrations depict one coat variety, not every individual. Health and care information is general and does not replace veterinary assessment.
Based on the association sources listed on each profile. Illustrations do not establish pedigree. Independently produced by miaomap, without association endorsement. Numbers are catalog IDs, not rarity ranks.
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