I just got the cutest Siamese cat. He has beautiful almond-shaped eyes; large ears; and a slender muscular body.
Neat! How old? Are siamese cats pretty common?
Siamese cats arent all that common. They are an Asian breed and distinctly recognizable.
Oh wow! I think I have seen them on some Asian tv shows. Do they come in different colors?
Some do. Siamese cats are descendants of cats from Thailand interestingly enough. Back in the 19th century they were very popular in the USA.
Interesting! I feel like it is an older breed. How come their popularity has waned in the United States?
bears little resemblance to the original stock, and the more moderate, traditional or "old-style" Siamese, with a much rounder head and body, has been re-established by multiple registries as the Thai cat). The International Cat Association describes the modern Siamese as affectionate, social, intelligent, and playful into adulthood, often enjoying a game of fetch. Siamese tend to seek human interaction and also like companionship from other cats.
The Siamese (sometimes in the traditional form) is among the foundation stock
Siamese cat
The Siamese cat is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Asian cat. Derived from the Wichianmat landrace, one of several varieties of cat native to Thailand (formerly known as Siam), the Siamese became one of the most popular breeds in Europe and North America in the 19th century. The carefully refined modern Siamese is characterized by blue almond-shaped eyes; a triangular head shape; large ears; an elongated, slender, and muscular body; and point colouration (aside from the colouration, it