THE
TRADITIONAL SIAMESE
(OLD
TYPE, APPLE-HEAD)
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History - Legends - Peculiarities
History of the TRADITIONAL SIAMESE
In 1884
Owen Gould, British General Consul, brought in Europe Pho et Mia, the first
couple of the ancestors of our current Siameses, who had been offered to
him by His Majesty the King of the Siam.
During
the sixties, the Siamese cat moved to its present day look. However
many person stayed attached to the "old type". That led
to the recent official recognition of the Siamese breed. From now
on, there should be no longer mistake between the 2 breeds, as their standards
are totally different.
Legends of the TRADITIONAL SIAMESE
It is told
that the Siamese cats were the guardians of the royal treasure of the Siam.
They stayed in an elevated place, and they observed so carefully that
they began to have a quint. When an intruder tried to break into the
palace, they courageously jumped on his shoulders!
Happily,
thanks to a severe selection work, the breeders progressively get rid of
the eyes and tails defects. But these cats go on jumping on our shoulders
for purring... which gives us a great pleasure!!!!!!!
Peculiarities of the
TRADITIONAL
SIAMESE
The colour
of its coat is very surprising : when the kitten comes into the world,
it is totally white, and its distinctive colour spots appear progressively.
Furthermore, when they are adults, the fur tends to darken when the
weather is cold, and to lighten during hot periods (especially during summer).
Lastly,
this cat has 2 most surprising peculiarities : it loves to purr on
your shoulders... in order to chat tirelessly (contrarily to many persons'
opinion, this cat does not only mew "into space": the Siamese
cat TALKS WITH YOU).
History - Legends - Peculiarities
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