The First Lady named the cat Siam, and within a few years, people were breeding these felines in the U.S. The first Siamese cat came to the United States in 1878, as a gift to President Rutherford B.
They were even immortalized in a book of poems from the Ayutthaya period (14th-18th centuries) called “Tamra Maew,” appearing in the illustrations as white cats with black legs, ears and tails. While the breed probably didn’t get its start in a temple, they’ve been popular pets in their home country for centuries. There are many legends surrounding the origins of these beautiful cats, including the one that they’re descended from the sacred temple cats of what is now Thailand (formerly Siam). Color: Seal point, chocolate point, blue point and lilac point, with a light-colored main coat, ranging from white to fawn, and darker legs, tail, face and ears, ranging from black to pinkish gray (known as lilac).Life Span: Between 11 and 20 years, with the average being about 15.Weight: Males, 8-12 pounds females, 5-8 pounds.One of the oldest cat breeds in the world, these kitties actually originated in Thailand, or Siam as it was known in the late 1800s when these cats began to be exported. Whether you’re a one-person fam or have an entire clan, a Siamese cat might just be the perfect family pet for you. Often sociable and happy to “talk” to you when you come home, these graceful beauties are also people-pleasers, and are always ready to have fun whenever you are. With their cream-colored fur with the darker accents, long limbs and their expressive eyes, the Siamese cat is nothing short of elegant.
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