Siamese cat Also called Thai cat, it originated in Thailand and is short-haired. In the past, it was widely raised in the Thai royal family and large temples. Therefore, it was also known as the "secret treasure" of the palace.
Later, Siamese cats with noble appearance and elegant posture were gradually allowed to be raised among the people, and they soon became popular among the public. In recent years, Siamese cats have become more and more popular in the pet market, and many people call them the “Prince of Cats.” Now, let the editor share with you how to choose a qualified Siamese cat!
1. Body shape Requirements
Medium build, slender and slim. The bones are slender and the muscles are strong. The neck is long, the body is long, and the tail is slender. It is cylindrical from the shoulders to the hips, and the abdomen is compact but not drawn up. In addition, you will feel the weight is heavier when you hold it with your hands. Such Siamese cats may be healthier.
2. Head requirements
The overall head should be in the shape of an equilateral triangle, and the face should be divided in a straight line from the nose to the ears, showing a V shape, so The face appears to be very even and symmetrical, and the bones at the base of the cheeks are relatively smooth.
3. Requirements for facial features
Eyes: medium-sized almond-shaped eyes, with eyeballs hanging upward and slightly convex. The color is dark blue or light green, other colors are disqualified. The extension line from the inner corner of the eye to the tip of the eye forms a V shape with the tip of the ear. The eyes should be clear and bright, with no discharge from the corners of the eyes.
Nose: The nasal tube is long and straight, extending to the forehead. The bridge of the nose is high and straight, forming an equilateral triangle from the tip of the nose to the tip of the ear. The tip of the nose should be reddish, moist and shiny. The tip of the nose should feel cool and moist with the back of the hand. There should be no nasal discharge or secretions around the nostrils.
Ears: Large and sensitive, with broad base and pointed ends. Cat ears should be clean and free of discharge. If your cat scratches its ears or shakes its head from time to time, it may be infected with ear scabies and is not recommended.
Mouth: The mouth, gums and tongue should be light red, the teeth should be in a normal scissor bite, and there should be no special odor.
4. Requirements for limbs
The overall body is long and slender, not bent, the hind limbs are slightly higher than the forelimbs, and the dog can walk normally. When people pull their legs and feet with their hands, Siamese cats should respondIt should be quick and forceful. The sole of the foot is small and oval, with five toes on each forelimb and four toes on each hind limb.
5. Hair requirements
The hair should be upright and shiny, and the overall appearance should be fluffy. The body hair is a uniform solid color, but a small amount of shadow color is allowed on seal-colored spots and blue spots. The body hair color should be in obvious contrast with the spot color. The spots on all characteristic parts (nose, limbs, ears, tail) are of the same color, and there should be no mixed coat colors in the spots.
The characteristic spot colors are specifically the following four types:
Seal-colored spots: The body is beige. The face, ears, lower legs, and feet are all seal color.
Blue spots: The body is beige. The face, ears, feet and tail are blue-gray.
Chocolate spots: The body is ivory. The face, ears, legs, feet and tail are chocolate color.
Lilac spots (lilac spots): The body is white and pinkish gray. The face, ears, legs and tail are lavender.
6. Personality Requirements
Siamese cats have a strong personality, are smart and flexible, have strong curiosity, and are also very considerate in life. It likes to be with people and is loyal and affectionate to its owner. If it is forcibly separated from its owner, it may become depressed. When you are choosing, you can try to call it. If you react immediately when you hear the call, then this Siamese cat will be a good choice.
The above are the tips for selecting Siamese cats. Remember to compare them carefully before buying. Today’s sharing ends here~
