I would like to dedicate this book to my wonderful students, and my Siamese cat, Tahini, who is pictured in most of these photos.

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Facts about Siamese Cats

By: Diana Kennedy

The Siamese cat is one of the oldest breeds of cats originally from the Siam, which is now called Thailand, a country in Asia.

Siamese cats are characterized by their large brown ears and almond shaped blue eyes.

Today the Siamese is the most popular cat breed registered by the Cat Fanciers Association.

The Siamese coat tends to darken as the cat ages. Adult Siamese living in warm climates typically have lighter coats than Siamese living in cool climates.

As for the Siamese cat personality, the Siamese cat is one of the most extroverted and social cats in the world. They love to talk and play!

This breed is typically active and playful. Some Siamese have been known to play fetch!

The color variation of the Siamese is a form of albinism. It's the result of a mutation in gene which produces an enzyme called tyrosinase.

The beautiful Siamese breed appeared for the first time in the Western Hemisphere in London in 1871.

It has been indicated that Siamese and other oriental shorthairs are the most intelligent of all domesticated cats.

Siamese are great jumpers and love heights.

The beautiful Siamese is the legendary temple cat of the King of Siam. Siamese would be perched on tall columns around the throne of the king, acting as his guard and companion.

This kitty loves people of all ages, including kids, and needs to spend lots of quality time with their humans.

"Siamese" in the Thai language means "moon diamond". A common nickname for the breed is "Meezer."

The Siamese is a natural breed, meaning their coloring is the result of a genetic mutation.

Siamese cats are one of the oldest cat breeds known to exist, with roots going back as far as the 14th century.

The Siamese has an affectionate personality, and requires a lot of attention from their owner. Their parent must be affectionate to the Siamese and make time to play with them.