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Siamese — Breed Profile, Health & Care Guide | Pet Breeder Hub

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Siamese

The original pointed cat — vocal, intelligent, and social. One of the oldest breeds.

12-18 yearsLife Span

ThailandOrigin

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The original pointed cat — vocal, intelligent, and social. One of the oldest breeds.

Temperament

VocalIntelligentSocialAffectionateActive

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Evolution of the Siamese

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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African Wildcat (Felis lybica)

~10,000 BCE

Ancient Ancestor

Early Domestic Cat

~3,000 BCE

Early Domestic

Wichianmat (Royal Siamese Cat)

~1350 CE

Predecessor

UK Import by Owen Gould

1884

Predecessor

Siamese

1900

Modern Breed

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