Siam is the old name for Thailand. It is from this country that beautiful blue-eyed cats with a special disposition come. The Siamese breed is over five hundred years old. Over many centuries, a stable, specific appearance has developed: light fur on the body combined with dark paws, ears, tail and a mask on the face.
American breeders have changed the silhouette of Siamese cats, making it lighter and more slender, but their character, shaped by centuries of selection, is still determined by pronounced intelligence and high sociality.
Siamese breed and character
Animal psychologists identify certain traits that are inherent in the breed and from which one can determine the degree of nervous excitability or its absence:
- A light bone structure and graceful asthenic physique indicate a possible tendency to uncontrollable expression of emotions.
- A massive chest and a denser physique indicate melancholy and calmness in the behavior of the animal.
- Long hair and light color indicate the calm nature of the cat.
- Short-haired individuals with dark-colored fur and spots are more independent, selfish, jealous, and have a vindictive disposition.
Siamese cats prefer company, are attached to people and love to be near them. By temperament they are choleric, and this quality given from birth cannot be changed. This is why Siamese of any age are bouncy, active and spontaneous, and love to openly express their emotions.
Cats show any feelings, be it sympathy, resentment or affection, clearly and directly. They are playful, curious, love to seek attention and explore new places and things.
How to explain a cat's character
The character of a cat depends on the following features:
- heredity. If the animal's mother was evil, then it is likely that the "baby" will be the same. And the point here is not in upbringing, but in genes. Typically, a given cat breed has the same personality. If the animal is not purebred, then it can inherit any character - from mom or dad - this is a kind of lottery;
Outbred kittens can inherit the character of both mom and dad
- education. But it also matters. For example, if a cat nursing cubs was wary of people, then the kittens will behave the same way. It has been scientifically proven that the cat father, who does not take part in the upbringing of the offspring, also influences the upbringing of children, laying it down during embryonic development;
- place of birth. If a kitten was born on the street and is not used to people until 4 months old, then it is unlikely that he will be able to do this. Accordingly, he will retain the character of a predator and will hardly be able to become affectionate;
- color For example, animals with striped skin are freedom-loving, but black “Murks”, oddly enough, are considered the best pets for people;
- floor. Cats are more affectionate than cats, while male owners are arrogant, usually they are not ready to reconcile with their owner.
Keith Jenkins, director of an animal assistance company in the USA, is sure that the character of a cat can be determined by the expression of its face. And all because of hormones that affect the growth and shape of the animal’s bones, as well as its character and behavior.
Causes of aggression
Siamese cats love to vocalize if they don't like something. Often this behavior is perceived as aggression, but in fact it only expresses their disagreement with external circumstances.
Important! A loud voice is not a sign of anger or deceit, but only emphasizes the independence of the animal and its right to its own opinion.
The reasons for the aggressive behavior of Siamese cats are associated with their origin:
- There is a legend according to which a feature of ancient Siamese and Bengal cats was an uneven tail, with pronounced knots and creases. This anomaly was a disorder in the structure of the bones and was characterized by various diseases of the joints and spine. Therefore, any attempts to pet such a cat caused her unbearable pain and caused justified anger, which was preserved in the form of an unconscious instinct.
- The presence of a special genetic disease, convergent strabismus, causes Siamese to have difficulty distinguishing objects. Therefore, any rapidly approaching object causes an aggressive reaction in him in the form of attack or defense.
Cymric
This is an interesting breed of cat. They are not too aggressive, but not particularly friendly either. They behave a little like dogs.
Cymrics enjoy playing with their owners, but ignore other people. They do not like other animals and shower strangers with cold contempt. However, they rarely show aggression without provocation.
Behavior correction
If you create the necessary living conditions for a Siamese cat and surround him with affection and tenderness, this affectionate and friendly animal will answer you in kind.
Any cruelty on the part of a person, which the kitten remembers in childhood, can leave a negative imprint on the psyche of the cat, which will not forget the incident even as an adult and will be afraid of people.
If you do observe signs of dissatisfaction in your Siamese, in this case you need to adhere to the following rules:
- Be more attentive if your pet is nervous, scratching furniture, or showing other signs of destructive behavior.
- Provide reasonable alternatives, such as a tray instead of a flower pot and a scratching post as a substitute for scratching the sofa and wallpaper.
- Adhere to the chosen training model and prohibitions to consolidate skills. Siamese cats are highly trainable and can be trained if treated consistently.
- Do not hit the cat or scold him in a raised tone, otherwise she will not change her behavior, but will do forbidden things in the absence of her owners.
The opinion that Siamese cats are aggressive and evil is unfairly associated with their breed. External similarities make it possible to confuse Siamese and Thai cats; the latter are not as loyal and more self-sufficient, but not vindictive, and do not have mental problems in the form of outright aggression towards humans.
Correcting the behavior of a Siamese cat both in childhood and in adulthood can help your pet get rid of destructive manifestations of character through consistent actions, excluding aggression towards him.
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Feeding and caring for Siamese kittens
It's good that short hair doesn't require as much care as long hair. Although the undercoat of Siamese cats is thick, it is easy to comb and should not be done more than once a week.
You can wash your beauties once every six months with a suitable foaming shampoo.
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Discharge from the eyes can be removed with a damp cotton swab, but if it becomes excessive, contact a specialist.
Caring for your ears is simple: large ears can be easily cleaned with a swab dipped in hydrogen peroxide. If necessary, special drops are placed in the ears.
Once every two weeks, your pet needs to have its nails trimmed, but it’s better to brush its teeth every day.
Proper maintenance of a pet at home is impossible without proper nutrition. The kitten should be fed strictly according to its age by month.
What to feed a Siamese kitten at 1 month
The ideal food consists of meat: beef, horse meat, veal and poultry. But it is better to exclude grains from feeding, as well as excess fish, which they love. Cats will also readily eat specialized food from various super premium brands, such as Royal Canin and others.
