The Siamese cat (Thai: แมวไทย, Maeo Thai; แมวสยาม, Maeo Sayam; แมววิเชียรมาศ, Maeo Wichien Maat) is one of the first distinctly recognised breeds of domestic cat.
Whether Siamese breeders followed the judges in official Siamese show rings or vice-versa, is not clear, but the Siamese cat gradually attained a slimmer look with a more wedge-shaped head. This modern breed of Siamese more closely resembles depictions of the original Egyptian cats.
There are two main types of Siamese cats: the traditional (old-style) Siamese and the modern (wedge-head) Siamese. The modern Siamese has a longer, leaner appearance, while the traditional Siamese has rounder lines.
Originating from Siam (modern-day Thailand) as royal feline companions, Siamese cats are a dynamic duo of striking looks and playful personalities. Siamese have sleek, short coats, brilliantly blue almond-shaped eyes, and unique color points on their ears, paws, faces, and tails.
Looking for an ultra-cute companion who follows you everywhere? Siamese cats are social, vocal, and utterly devoted to their favorite humans. With striking blue eyes and legendary conversation skills, these felines will light up any room—and quickly become your new best friend.
Siamese, popular short-haired breed of domestic cat originally from Thailand, a country whose official name was Siam until 1939. The Siamese is a lithe long-bodied cat with slim legs and a long slim tail.
Long considered the personification of feline elegance, the Siamese has been the inspiration, if not the direct genetic source, for so many other breeds that it is universally considered one of the greatest treasures of the cat fancy.
One of the oldest and most recognizable cat breeds, the Siamese cat is the parent breed for the Siamese Breed Group, which includes the Balinese (truly a longhaired Siamese) and the Oriental Shorthair and the Oriental Longhair. They share the same body type, but come with a different “paint job”.