Siamese & Oriental
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Oriental and Siamese are lithe, muscular cats. From their wedge-shaped heads adorned with large flared ears, straight profiles and wonderfully slanted oriental-shaped eyes to the tip of their long whippy tails, they exude confidence and elegance.
PERSONALITY
Oriental and Siamese are extremely intelligent, lively and sociable. These cats normally choose ‘their’ human and can get depressed if deprived of attention for long periods of time. They are the ‘ultimate’ loyal breed, some have been known to protect their ‘human’ from harm by either attacking or warning intruders.
Both breeds are very vocal and sometimes even very loud; they will ask for everything they want and from birth, they will talk back in tiny little chirps. Adults will also use flicks of their tail to emphasise their (sometimes not so nice) comments.
They will hang on the door handle of any door to a room they want to enter or exit and will then kick the frame with their back legs to open it. In the view of an Siamese or Oriental, windows opened at even the tiniest crack are especially left open for them to escape through.
Orientals and Siamese will respond to your voice’s command and understand the meaning of NO! Sometimes though, it is necessary to pick them up and remove them from temptation, whilst reprimanding them in firm tones. Usually they learn very quickly and the next time a simple firm NO will suffice.
They love (albeit on their terms!) to entertain and be entertained. They will chase and retrieve a toy of THEIR choice for hours on end. They love computer screens and will stare in fascination at the mouse and the moving text and will even try ‘catch’ the stuff on the screen. If they get tired of any game though, they will simply turn their back, flick their tail and ignore you flat!
WHO SHOULD NOT OWN AN ORIENTAL OR SIAMESE?
People who want peace and quiet should not even think of being owned by a Siamese or Oriental. A person who is not at home often to tend to their need for attention, would not be a suitable owner.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN POTENTIAL OWNERS
Kitten owners should be willing to spend time with their kittens and be willing to be patient with introductions to the new household.
Our kittens are raised indoor only, underfoot and in our bed and we will expect the same from potential new owners.
They have to be able to provide entertainment for their Siamese or Oriental and should have a safe environment in which their kitten can explore and play.
GROOMING
These silky-coated cats only need a hand-groom from time to time to maintain their smooth flat-lying coats. Regular play sessions will ensure that the Siamese or Oriental maintain their lithe, elegant body. Regular check-ups with a knowledgeable veterinarian should be a norm, especially for teeth, as they are prone to gingivitis as they start to age.
HEREDITARY DISEASES
South African Siamese and Orientals have a small genepool and as a result may suffer from renal failure or gingivitis; to prevent this a veterinarian diet should be followed.
Oriental and Siamese are lithe, muscular cats. From their wedge-shaped heads adorned with large flared ears, straight profiles and wonderfully slanted oriental-shaped eyes to the tip of their long whippy tails, they exude confidence and elegance.
PERSONALITY
Oriental and Siamese are extremely intelligent, lively and sociable. These cats normally choose ‘their’ human and can get depressed if deprived of attention for long periods of time. They are the ‘ultimate’ loyal breed, some have been known to protect their ‘human’ from harm by either attacking or warning intruders.
Both breeds are very vocal and sometimes even very loud; they will ask for everything they want and from birth, they will talk back in tiny little chirps. Adults will also use flicks of their tail to emphasise their (sometimes not so nice) comments.
They will hang on the door handle of any door to a room they want to enter or exit and will then kick the frame with their back legs to open it. In the view of an Siamese or Oriental, windows opened at even the tiniest crack are especially left open for them to escape through.
Orientals and Siamese will respond to your voice’s command and understand the meaning of NO! Sometimes though, it is necessary to pick them up and remove them from temptation, whilst reprimanding them in firm tones. Usually they learn very quickly and the next time a simple firm NO will suffice.
They love (albeit on their terms!) to entertain and be entertained. They will chase and retrieve a toy of THEIR choice for hours on end. They love computer screens and will stare in fascination at the mouse and the moving text and will even try ‘catch’ the stuff on the screen. If they get tired of any game though, they will simply turn their back, flick their tail and ignore you flat!
WHO SHOULD NOT OWN AN ORIENTAL OR SIAMESE?
People who want peace and quiet should not even think of being owned by a Siamese or Oriental. A person who is not at home often to tend to their need for attention, would not be a suitable owner.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN POTENTIAL OWNERS
Kitten owners should be willing to spend time with their kittens and be willing to be patient with introductions to the new household.
Our kittens are raised indoor only, underfoot and in our bed and we will expect the same from potential new owners.
They have to be able to provide entertainment for their Siamese or Oriental and should have a safe environment in which their kitten can explore and play.
GROOMING
These silky-coated cats only need a hand-groom from time to time to maintain their smooth flat-lying coats. Regular play sessions will ensure that the Siamese or Oriental maintain their lithe, elegant body. Regular check-ups with a knowledgeable veterinarian should be a norm, especially for teeth, as they are prone to gingivitis as they start to age.
HEREDITARY DISEASES
South African Siamese and Orientals have a small genepool and as a result may suffer from renal failure or gingivitis; to prevent this a veterinarian diet should be followed.
