Although there have been many theories about the origin of the Siamese, many breeders acknowledge that it came from the ancient Siamese city of Ayudha. The original cats lived in temples and were thought to have “special powers”. Ownership was also restricted to members of the Royal Family, hence it was known for hundreds of years in its own country as the “Royal Cat of Siam”. Although this highly intelligent cat enjoys the company of people and makes an excellent pet, those who own one will soon tell you that when this stunning animal wants something – it wants it now!

It has a short and close-lying coat that needs a good brushing once a week to keep it looking smart. Siamese mainly has four colors: seal point, blue point, chocolate point and lilac point. additional colors including red point, cream point, cinnamon point, fawn point, tortie point, lynx point and tortie lynx point.

Although this highly intelligent cat enjoys the company of people and makes an excellent pet, those who own one will soon tell you that when this stunning animal wants something – it wants it now! Today's Siamese cat is vastly different from the Siamese cats of years ago – the breed is long and slender with a long head and rather large ears. The Siamese will get along with other animals, but it will be quick to “lay down the ground rules” and let any other pets know it is the boss.

Siamese need very little grooming. Their "painted on" coats are very short and close-lying with no noticeable undercoat. Their favorite grooming tool is your hand, applied gently down their backs.

The Siamese will usually live up to 13 years of age, but with the proper care and nutrition can live up to 17 years of age.