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Featured Breed - Siamese

The Siamese is quite arguably the eldest of 39 breeds accepted for registration by the CFA.  Named after their Siam country of origin (now currently known as Thailand), members of the breed are said to have originally traveled to England as a gift from the embassy of Siam.  It didn't take long for the sleek appearance & matching character of the Siamese to gain popularity across shores & throughout the U.S., and by the early 1900's, the breed had made its first debut in the American cat show-ring.

So, what, you may ask, makes this cat breed so premium?
Widely recognized for their arresting and sophisticated appearance, Siamese cats all share a characteristically wedge-shaped head adorned with almond-shaped, deep blue-colored eyes. Their predominantly white, cream, or bluish-silver coat is short and silky, and can be found in five varied color patterns, known as the seal point, chocolate point, blue point, lilac point, and red point. Kittens of this breed are each born with an all-white coat, which takes up to one full year to reach its full color maturity.

Contrasting with the breed's striking, trademark image is an equally as impressive personality w/ vocal repertoire, to match.  Notably receptive with a distinguished sort-of charm, Siamese actively seek the affection and companionship of their owners using a diverse (yet legendary) voice to serenade, greet, demand, notify, and even coerce.

Since the arrival of our 19th President Rutherford Hayes' pet cat "Siam" to the White House in the year 1878, the Siamese breed has experienced an ample amount of media spotlight.  The second Siamese to claim residency within the White House was the pet cat of Susan, President Gerald R. Ford's youngest child & only daughter.  A cat named "Misty Malarky Ying Yang," marked the 3rd documented Siamese cat to reside within the White House, owned by the only daughter of our 39th president, Jimmy Carter.