Siamese Cats
Appearance ................pg.1 Diet ..............pg.2 Physical Description ...............pg.2
Temperament ................pg.3 Growth .................pg.4 Glossary ..................pg.5 Bibliography ..................pg.6 About the Author ....................pg.7
Appearance The Siamese is a very unique and original cat. The “old” Siamese breed had crossed eyes and kinked tails, unlike the “new” Siamese breed. All
Siamese cats used to have crossed eyes and kinked tails. Some of them still have that trait.
Siamese kittens are born pure white. Their colored points will only start to show when they are one week old or more. By picking the most slender cats of the Siamese breed, cat breeders have been able to make Siamese cats a slender breed. There are
Fun
Fact!
It was said that the Siamese was a breed owned by
also “apple headed” Siamese
Buddhist monks and lived in
cats. These Siamese cats have
temples, but some say that
fuller faces and heavier bodies.
Siamese cats only lived in palaces.
Diet In general, the Siamese has a similar diet to other domestic cats. Siamese cats are known to be very picky eaters, and
Fun
Fact!
Many of the Siamese cats right now are mixed breeds, such as a Siamese mother and a Persian father.
most of them like high-quality canned food, but every now and then, they still will eat dry cat food. Do NOT feed your cat
Physical Description Siamese cats are very flexible,
tomatoes, potatoes, onions,
and move quickly. They also
garlic, chocolate or grapes, as
move smoothly, and often, so
it will get a stomachache and
they are adapt mouse-catchers.
might vomit. Siamese cats also
They can be hyper-active, and
love to eat meat, like all cats,
they most definitely will impress
as they are related to lions,
you with their jumping and
tigers, wild cats, etc.
hunting skills.
Temperament Siamese cats are very expressive and social. The Siamese is the most “talkative� cat breed, because after you tell them something, they will react in a way that makes you feel like they are talking to you. Your cat will reward you with lifelong devotion, if you are gentle and loving to them. Cats will be happier if they are left at home with a playmate, if it is not possible for their owner to play with them.
Fun
Fact!
Because Siamese cats once cost $1,000, that makes the Siamese breed one of the most expensive cats ever.
Fact!
Growth
Fun
Siamese cats are
In Thai language,
considered to be full
Siamese cats are
grown when they are
known as wichien-
eight months old.
maat, or “moon
However, they will
diamond�.
continue growing until they reach one year old. Female Siamese cats will have four to six kittens in a litter.
Glossary kinked- (kiNGkd) a sharp curve or twist adapt- (aDApt) get used to something quick expressive- (eXpresSive) efficiently conveying thought or feeling devotion- (devoTion) love or loyalty to a thing or a person
Books  Siamese  Cats  Photos http://www.bpcanimalrescue.com/images/missing/siamese.jpg http://lovemeow.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cat41.jpg http://images6.alphacoders.com/429/429076.jpg http://wallpazer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Siamese-Kitten.jpg http://imsoawesome.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Siamese-Cat.jpg http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/images/classifieds/2013/05/27/315842/large/ siamese-cross-bengal-ready-now-51b87d2477ec0.JPG http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/Siamese_Cat_Hybrid.jpg http://wallpazer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Siamese-Kitten.jpg http://citygirlfarmer.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/kittens2.jpg http://funnycatwallpapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/siamese-cats-bluepoint-14.jpg
About the Author
Cheryl  is  currently  10  years  old  and  is  studying  in  SAS  in  fifth  grade.  She  lives  in  China,  Shanghai.  Her  favorite  colors  are  blue  and  white  as  you  can  see.  Her  favorite  food  is  Taiwan  beef  noodle.  Her  favorite  sport  is  swimming.  Her  favorite  subject  is  English  and  Art.  Her  favorite  author  is  Chris  Colfer.