Siamese cats are very popular pets. In fact, many estimate that the Siamese cat is one of the most popular pet breeds in the world. Siamese cats are all very similar, yet there are variations within the Siamese breed by which they can be easily classified. The Siamese cat was said to have been temple guardians for the royal family of Siam. In the present, the grey Siamese cat is one of the variations of the modern Siamese cat.

Siamese Cat Shows

Because everything that has to do with domestic animal breeding centers around cat shows with standards, these standards are the centerpiece by which breeds are defined. While there are a wide variety of Siamese cats, only a specific few have met all of the standards for inclusion in cat shows. The grey Siamese cat is one of the variations that is approved for cat shows.

Additionally, all variations of the Siamese cat must meet several Siamese standards. They must have dark coloring points in their extremities on a light colored base fur. They must have blue eyes that are almond-shaped. Finally, they must not have the traditional kinked tails, nor crossed eyes.

So, What About this Grey Siamese Cat Thing?

Grey Siamese cats come in two point color combinations. There is the grey Siamese cat that has a bluish-gray coloring and one that has a combination of lilac and grey coloring. The coloring on the grey Siamese cat is actually very similar to that of the seal point Siamese cat and the chocolate Siamese cat. The main difference is that the grey Siamese cat has lighter colors at the points.

What’s With All the Siamese Coloring?

But there are differences in coloring not directly caused by genetics. It should be noted that as Siamese cats age, their colors get darker. And, the colder the climate the darker the fur coat colors on the grey Siamese cat. So a cat from a colder climate will appear to have darker coloring in shows than its Siamese twin might have if it came from a warmer climate to appear in the same shows.

Speculation is that because the coloring of Siamese cats appears at the extremities and changes in darkness related to the climate, an effect known as albinism is taking place. That is to say that the more often a region on the cat gets cold, the darker the fur gets. Also, the colder the region gets, the darker the fur gets. This not only partially explains the color patterns on the grey Siamese cat, it also explains why an older grey Siamese cat would be darker and why one from a colder region would be darker.

When you say exotic cat breeds, most cat breeders would think of one of two types of cats. Those two types of exotic cat breeds are those bred from domestic cats mixed with wildcats, and, the shorthaired Persians.

Description of Shorthaired Persians

Persian cats typically have long hair. But when referring to these breeds, the shorthaired Persians are considered exotic because they have short hair. They got this short hair by being a mix of the regular Persian cat and the American shorthair. Shorthaired Persians came to be known as one of the exotic cat breeds upon their arrival on the cat scene of the 1960s.

While the shorthaired Persian does not have long hair, it still maintains the same erect, fluffy fur coat that defines the Persian breed. This goes contrary to the smooth, flat hair found on the majority of shorthaired breeds. Also, the shorthaired Persian has very dense fur.

The shorthaired Persian cat, like the regular Persian cat, has a wide, egg-shaped skull. It is easy to understand why it is considered one of the exotic cat breeds when you see how prevalent the shape of the head appears with shorter hair.

In terms of personality, the shorthaired Persian cat maintains the same calm, affectionate personality of the Persian cat. However, the shorthaired Persian cat is much more energetic than the traditional Persian cat. On the other hand, it is a lot less talkative than its counterpart.

One advantage of the shorthaired Persian cat over a regular one is that you don’t have to give the cat regular baths. It can keep up with its own cleanings. However, you should still brush your shorthaired cat regularly.

Description of Hybrid Cats

The most exciting form of exotic cat breeds is probably the hybrid cat. You never quite know what kind of a new cat you’ll create when you combine a cute, friendly domestic cat with a muscular, raging wild cat. Of course, almost all domestic cats have some wildcat lineage, but usually quite far removed.

One of the few exotics that have received official recognition from the International Cat Association is the Bengal. The Bengal cat is a combination of the wild Asian Leopard Cat and a common domestic cat.

A popular, but unpredictable, member of the exotic cat breeds category is the Savannah cat. The Savannah cat is a combination of a common domestic cat and the African Serval wildcat. These cats are very large. What makes them unpredictable is that from one generation to the next the Savannah cat can have its personality and/or body size change drastically between what you would expect from a domestic cat and what you would expect from a wildcat.

Among the most recently formed breeds is the Habari. The Habari is actually a combination of several other exotic cat breeds into one breed of its own.

The Safari became one of the extinct breeds for a time, and then was recently started back up again. It is a Geoffroys wildcat combined with a common domestic cat. It is becoming quite popular.

Egyptian Maus are among the unintentional exotic cat breeds. The Egyptian Maus is an interesting domestic cat. It has been a domestic cat as long as its recorded history, but it is obvious that it has a lot of wildcat genes in it.

The Persian cat breed has one of the longest recorded histories of any specific breed of any type of animal. White Persian cats, like other Persian cats, are noted for their bunched up faces and long fur. The shape of their faces often leads to health problems. The very unique look of Persian cats makes them easily recognizable.

In addition to the highly popular White Persian cats, there are a variety of Persian cat breeds. Also, some of the Persian cat breeds have variations defined by the shapes of their bunched up faces. However, White Persian cats are one of the most sought after types of Persian cats.

Where Did White Persian Cats Come From?

It is hard to tell exactly where these White Persian cats, and the other varieties of Persian cats came from when their known history goes so far back before most written histories. Common belief is that Persian cats come from the Iranian plateaus near Mesopotamia. There are historic drawings of variations of the Pallas cat that appear to be getting similar to the Persian cat.

The better known history of White Persian cats began when Pietro Della Valle of Italy introduced the cat to Europe. The oldest written document we have acknowledging their existence was dated 1871. This document was associated with the Cat Fanciers Association. But, it is well-accepted as fact that the White Persian cats existed long before this time.

Persian Cat Basics

As mentioned earlier, there are many colors found on Persian cats. The most popular color varieties are black, tortoiseshell, silver, black, white, and blue. If you go with White Persian cats you will need to spend extra time keeping the long fur clean. Most cats can do this adequately by themselves, but not White Persian cats. They must be given regular baths followed by drying and brushing. If you haven’t seen a Persian cat, you need to know that they have very long and wild fur.

Persian cats are renowned for their long beautiful fur and funny looking faces. While Persian cats look like cute fur balls, they are actually just as much the outdoors-oriented hunters as other cat breeds. They highly value their independence and time alone. Having said that, they are also very sociable creatures that need a lot of bonding time with their owners indoors.

As mentioned, if you want to own White Persian cats you will need to spend some time researching the illnesses to which these cats are particularly prone. The main points we want to make is that these illnesses are caused by the breeding of these cats to have their funny looking faces that often leads to sinus problems and serious trouble breathing.

Siamese cats are one of the most popular types of cats in the West today. They are also one of the most easily recognized cats, even by those who are not cat enthusiasts. They are believed to have come from Southeast Asia, as the name Siamese implies.

Of course, the history of Siamese cats must start with Thailand, or rather Siam as it was known when Siamese cats were introduced to western society. A British official reportedly brought the first Siamese cats back from Siam in the year 1884 to present as a gift to the Royal family.
Not much is known about the history of Siamese cats prior to 1884. However, there are depictions of cats in ancient Russia that look almost exactly like the Siamese cats. This has led many to believe that either the history of Siamese cats goes all of the way back to Russia prior to Siam, or that the Siamese breed has been in Siam a very long time and was taken to Russia long, long ago by traders.

One of the few items regarding the history of Siamese cats that was brought to the West from Siam were oral legends about the history of Siamese cats. For example, there are a variety of legends portending to explain why the traditional Siamese cat had a kink in its tail.

Siamese Cats Now

If you have never seen the Siamese cat of today, you may not understand why a kink in the tail would be related to the history of Siamese cats. That is because modern Siamese cats have had this kink bred out of the tail. Many cat shows discourage the showing of Siamese cats that have this trait that many controversially call a flaw now. However, there are many traditional Siamese cats still around that have not had this kink in the tail bred out of them. The traditional Siamese cats are bred to conform to their original form, rather than to appease cat show judges. Even though the traditional Siamese cats are not show cats anymore, there is a movement among breeders to restore the proud tradition of the history of Siamese cats to the show ring in their original form.

In general terms, the traditional Siamese cats as those found in the history of Siamese cats have strong, sturdy, round builds. The modern Siamese cats differ from those cats in that they tend to have a long, thin frame. Both the traditional and modern Siamese cat share a light, creamy base fur color with darker color points at the extremities to make up their distinctive Siamese coloring. They have soft, flat fur coats. Also, all of the pure breeds of Siamese have beautiful, blue, almond-shaped eyes. And finally, all of the Siamese cat breeds are renowned for being intelligent and affectionate family cats who will speak up when neglected.

One of the most beloved aspects of the Siamese cat is its unique temperament and personality. The resulting unique Siamese cat behavior is something that must be understood by even veteran cat owners when they get their first Siamese cats. Positive Siamese cat behavior around children is lauded by many, but to make this happen the Siamese cat must be socially well-adjusted and introduced properly to the children. Siamese cats are very particular about who will be their friends.

One thing that often goes unrecognized early on in the relationship with a Siamese cat is that Siamese cat behavior can be heavily tainted by jealousy tantrums if they feel they are not getting enough attention and another pet is getting that attention. The flip side to this is that it is inspired by the Siamese cat’s intense devotion to its owner. This aspect of Siamese cat behavior is not seen in all cat breeds. If you give your Siamese cat plenty of attention and even include the Siamese cat in activities with any other pet with whom the Siamese cat may become Jealous, the Siamese cat behavior will likely never include lashing out at you or the other pet.

It is important to note that the same temperament that may lead to jealous Siamese cat behavior is also what makes the Siamese cat a great choice of cats to have as a pet. The Siamese cat behavior is profoundly effected by its desire to be close to its owner and to spend time with its owner. While most cats respond very little to positive affection rewards during training, Siamese cat behavior can sometimes be influenced by these types of rewards. When a Siamese cat is given a lot of positive feedback, it will tend to behave very well even if it has not gone through any sort of rigorous house training or tricks training. One thing they do have in common with other cats is that Siamese cat behavior will tend to be intentionally bad if they are left alone in the house for several consecutive days.

If you have children, you do need to spend some time training out any bad Siamese cat behavior before introducing the cat to the children. This is particularly true if you adopt an adult Siamese cat. Because these cats are affectionate and attention starved, you can train them with a sturdy “no” when they misbehave. If behavior doesn’t improve immediately, give the cat a five minute timeout in a closet or bathroom. Then when you introduce the cat to your child, it should understand you quickly when you give it a firm “no” to any Siamese cat behavior that may not be appropriate with the child. Remember that cats will only learn so much without professional training, so limit your training to simple things like not biting, clawing, climbing people, or stealing your food.

Just as people are essentially the same all over the world but come in a variety of shapes, temperaments, and colors to which we apply race names, cats also come in variety to which we apply breed names. In fact, with cats it is politically correct to segregate the breeding of each cat breed to maintain its purity. It’s fun too. We love these cats for their pronounced and distinctive differences. For each type of cat-loving person or household, there is an accompanying cat breed that will fit right into the family.

Persians

If you would like to own a cat breed with a long history and a unique look, a Persian cat may be right for you. In fact, hieroglyphics dated back more than 3500 years in the region of present-day Iran depict this animal! The Persian cat breed features a thick fur coat and a unique, beautiful color scheme. Best of all, these cats are excellent indoor family members who enjoy affection and generally stay out of trouble, relative to many other domestic felines.

Siamese

Another beautifully designed cat breed is the Siamese. As with most cat breeds, the Siamese are named after the country in which the breed is believed to originate. In this case of course Siam, or Thailand. Siamese are just as affectionate as Persians, but cats of this cat breed has a well- deserved reputation for meowing their heads off if they don’t get attention.

Burmese

The Burmese cat breed features short hair for which it is easy to care. Yet it is also a great family cat as this cat breed bonds easily with people. But, like the Siamese, this cat breed will let you know if it feels neglected, albeit in softer tones of agony.

Maine Coons

Having a reputation as the oldest American cat breed, the Main Coon is a very large cat that can tolerate colder weather with its dense body and dense fur coat. Maine Coons are playful cats that usually tolerate children and other pets well.

Ragdolls

Ragdolls are a bit lesser known as a cat breed than the other cats here, but this cat breed has an appealingly unique personality among cats. Ragdolls tend to be calm and adaptive. They can be trained to play fetch like a dog. In fact, this cat breed is often prone to waiting at the door to cheerfully greet you each day when you come home from work. You might think you own a dog that doesn’t bark. But Ragdolls really are more feline than canine. This cat is loads of fun as an indoor family pet.