Mating were made between Siamese Seal-Points and red cats and over the years, with very careful selection and backcrosses to the best Siamese stock, some delightful new varieties came forth.

Siamese cat health problems are rare in the traditional Siamese cat. They are naturally quite healthy and have no eating problems. Their overall health is very good. With regular check ups and proper care at home they are likely to live a long and healthy life.

Despite their high intelligence, Siamese cats are not necessarily easy to train. While some cats may heed your instructions from the very beginning, others may have a more inquisitive nature that leads them into mischief.

However, it is rare that Siamese cats scratch furniture, and it is likely that they will prefer a carpet or scratching post to your precious sofa. But it is equally likely that you'll occasionally find your Siamese cat perched on top of your bookcases or even your refrigerator. You would be wise to keep any breakable items off the top shelf!

Siamese Cats are really delightful to own, and should preferably be kept in twos, when, if neutered and well reared, they will play together for the whole of their life span. If kept alone, a Siamese Cats must be given a surfeit of love and attention and many toys to keep him amused and to develop his full intelligence.

They are ideal for folks who live in apartments, or houses without gardens. and happily adapt to a life spent entirely in the safety of the home.