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Vocal felines that they are, they will tell you exactly what is it they want, and when they want it... NOW!
Speaking for my own feline family: they all have their own personality, no 2 are the same. Siamese are fascinating with a strong personality, exasperating, unpredictable, loveable, naughty, very agile, sociable, picky about their food... (some not all, ours love rice and cheese) charming, cuddly, emotional, affectionate, inquisitive... verging on the downright nosey, highly intelligent and funny.
They love to play games and will retrieve a favourite furry mouse or pipe cleaner spider just like a dog. Favourite toy of the moment is an empty cardboard box!
Siamese girls tend to reach puberty early and can have their first heat at 5 months old. Unlike some other breeds their heats are not governed by the time of year.
The Siamese breed is often described as a “dog without all the work”
Buy one for yourself and see!
Foreign white
The Foreign White is essentially a Siamese in a stunning white overcoat. Although the wording varies slightly, the 'type' of the Foreign White is identical to that of the Siamese.
The Foreign White cat is a blue-eyed, all-white Siamese without any point colour on tail, face, paws or ears. The refined body type is similar to the modern Siamese, which they also resemble in temperament. Like all other Oriental breeds, they are very affectionate, have a lovely temperament and are highly intelligent and loyal. 'Nush' our neuter girl is a particularly fine example of the wonderful temperament Foreign Whites have.
Beautiful looking, wonderful natures, to own one is a dream come true!
Oriental Shorthair (Green eyed Beauty)
Like the Siamese, the Oriental Shorthair also originated in Thailand (formerly Siam).
The Oriental and Siamese differ only in coat and eye colour! Orientals have the gorgeous green eyes which are their trademark: although yellow or copper eyes are acceptable for cream or red coated Orientals. The Foreign White cats have Blue eyes like the Siamese.
The Orientals have essentially the same temperament as the Siamese (see above) & arrived in England like the Siamese in the late 19th century.
They too have a loud voice and ask for whatever it is they want in no uncertain terms.
However, I have found my own Orientals accept the company of children better and are not as picky with their food.
They are not as slim & willowy as my Siamese (or am I over feeding them) being more muscular, their temperament is steadier and less skittish. Hoover noise, barking dogs or new visitors to the home do not seem to phase them at all. My Oriental girls sleep with my Hungarian Puli dog quite happily and by their own choice.
They too retrieve their toys... and growl under their breath while doing so, strutting back to us with a lion like gait. 'Kashin' our Caramel Oriental is very partial to steamed Cauliflower and Broccoli and they all seem to love cheese.
All in all, a beautiful, steady, even tempered, tolerant, affectionate breed I would not be without.
My Oriental girls entered puberty later than my Siamese at about 6 to 7 months old. Their call seems to be less raucous, or it could be because I am so used to it by now!
These elegant, svelte cats remain playful, spirited and loyal well beyond their youth.
You will never be sorry you bought one!
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About Siamese & Orientals
