siam.gif (1972 bytes) Siamese Cat

The Incredible Journey is the story of three pets who must travel 250 miles to reach home. One of these pets is a Siamese cat named Tao.

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The Siamese is one of the oldest domestic cats. It has a sleek body with contrasting colors. Siamese have deep blue almond shaped eyes. Their short hair is silky. Males weigh from 11 to 15 pounds, while females are generally 8 to 12 pounds. Traditional Siamese have three recognized colors:  Seal Point, Blue Point, Chocolate Point, and Lilac Point. Siamese have a wedge shaped head and an elongated body. They are muscular with long legs. They have a long neck and tail. Their fur is short and lies close to their body. siam5.gif (1752 bytes)

Siamese cats cost from $200-$500 - registered cats from reputable breeders are more expensive. People will pay this price because the Siamese is a very calm, affectionate cat.

Siamese reach maturity at an early age. Siamese live an average of 15 to 20 years.