Siamese cat

The Siamese cat (Thai: แมวไทย, Maeo Thai; แมวสยาม, Maeo Seeaam) is one of the first distinctly
recognized breeds of Asian cat. Derived from the Wichianmat landrace, one of several varieties of cat
native to Thailand (formerly known as Siam), the original Siamese became one of the most popular
breeds in Europe and North America in the 19th century.[1] The carefully refined, more extreme-
featured, modern-style Siamese is characterized by blue almond-shaped eyes; a triangular head shape;
large ears; an elongated, slender, and muscular body; and various forms of point colouration. Other than
colouration, the modern-style Siamese bears little resemblance to the original stock, and the more
moderate, traditional, or "old-style" Siamese, with a much rounder head and body, has been re-
established by multiple registries as the Thai cat. The International Cat Association describes the modern
Siamese as affectionate, social, intelligent, and playful into adulthood, often enjoying a game of fetch.[2]
Siamese tend to seek human interaction and also like companionship from other cats.

The Siamese (sometimes in the traditional form) is among the foundation stock of several other breeds
developed by crossbreeding with other cats; some examples are the Oriental Shorthair and Colorpoint
Shorthair, developed to expand the range of coat patterns; the long-haired variant most often dubbed
the Himalayan; and hair-mutation breeds, including the Cornish Rex, Sphynx, Peterbald, and blue-point
Siamese cat. The Siamese cat comes in two distinct variations: traditional, with a rounded head (though
not as rounded as the later American Apple-head mix) and a slightly chubby body; or the modern
Siamese, which is very skinny and has a wedge-shaped head. The long-haired Siamese is recognized
internationally as a Balinese cat. Siamese cats are one of the more common breeds to have non-white
irises.