Legend has it that the kink in the cats' tails were acquired when the Siamese cats of an Oriental princess would put her rings on their tails while she bathed, bending the ends of the tails to keep the rings from falling off. Others say that Siamese cats were used to guard the sacred temple chalice, curling their tails around it and watching it so carefully their eyes became slanted and crossed. Although Siamese cats have traditionally been considered quite delicate animals, they can be just as fit and healthy as other breeds, depending on their pedigree line. As kittens, Siamese cats tend to develop more quickly than other breeds, sometimes exhibiting an adventurous and fully-developed personality as early as one month. They mature quickly, and reach sexual maturity earlier than others breeds.
Females tend to come into season more frequently and with little regard to the calendar.
They also tend to give birth a little later than the typical 63-65 days of gestation. They can also be more apt to have larger litters, usually having four or five kittens or more. Siamese cats have been called the most popular of all pedigreed cats. They are resourceful, intelligent, and have a rich history. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site.