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The Siamese is a curious cat
Today it is very common in every household families have at least one pet. Among the animals that choose to stand out more dogs and cats, the latter being preferred by those who live in small houses or apartments where space is not superfluous. One of the main points by which people choose cats as their companions in life is for hygiene.
The cat does not require an external care too deeply, as it washes himself and retains much of the day without leaving home or the place where it is. If we must speak of a particular race, we must mention the Siamese cats, which are characterized by highly stylized physical presence and deep look.
The origin of the Siamese cat
The name of this animal comes from its place of origin. The Siamese cat is a pet typical of the Old Kingdom of Siam, a territory that is now officially known as Thailand. This type of cat could be seen only in Southeast Asia, and made the landing on the continents of America and Europe not until the late nineteenth century.
At first it was a rarity to have a cat like this, and with the passage of decades has become a pet like any other. Today it is very common to see Siamese cats in homes as pets are noted for their tranquility and to present a very high level of independence. Read the rest of this entry »