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Siamese
Talkative, elegant and endlessly devoted.
The Siamese is a sleek, colourpoint breed from Thailand with striking blue almond eyes and a loud, expressive voice. One of the oldest and most recognisable Asian breeds, it forms intense bonds and is famous for "talking" to its owners.
OriginThailand (Siam)
SizeMedium
Life span12–20 years
Weight2.5–5.5 kg (6–12 lb)
CoatShort, fine, close-lying
Temperament & personality
- Vocal
- Social
- Intelligent
- Demanding
Siamese are extroverted and highly communicative, holding "conversations" in a distinctive raspy voice and insisting on being part of everything you do. They are clever, trainable and prone to separation stress, so they generally do best with lots of interaction or a feline companion.
At a glance
Activity level3 / 3
Affection3 / 3
Shedding1 / 3
Grooming needs1 / 3
Vocalness3 / 3
Scale: low to high (1–3)
Grooming & care
The short, single coat is very easy to maintain — a weekly stroke with a rubber glove is plenty, and they shed little. Their real need is mental and social: puzzle toys, climbing space and company prevent boredom-driven mischief in this smart breed.
Common colours
- Seal point
- Blue point
- Chocolate point
- Lilac point
Good with
- Families
- Children
- Other pets
- First-time owners
- Apartment living
Health tendencies to watch
Every breed has predispositions. These are things worth discussing with your vet — not diagnoses.
- Progressive retinal atrophy and other eye conditions occur
- Amyloidosis (liver) is seen in some lines
- Respiratory and dental issues can appear
- Sensitive digestion in some individuals
Informational only. Pawcode is not a veterinary service and does not replace professional advice.
Fun facts
1
Their colourpoints are temperature-sensitive — cooler body extremities develop darker fur
2
Siamese are one of the longest-lived cat breeds, sometimes reaching 20 years
3
They historically guarded temples and royal households in Siam
Frequently asked questions
Why are Siamese cats so vocal?
It is a core breed trait. Siamese are highly social and use their loud, distinctive voice to communicate constantly with their owners.
Can Siamese cats be left alone?
They dislike being alone for long and can develop stress. A companion pet or plenty of interaction is recommended.
Similar breeds
Siamese EMS colour codes
Only the varieties FIFe actually recognises for each breed.