No matter if it is Topper, Forester, Heathcliff, Merlin, Holly or Molly how you call your cat, there are three major Siamese cat names to refer to this breed: Traditional Siamese / Classic Siamese, Oriental Style Siamese and Appleheads. These four Siamese cat names stand for the differences in the physical characteristics of the cats belonging to this breed. Siamese owners managed to change the way these cats look like so that they can compete in beauty shows.
Here are some of the most important features of the Siamese belonging to the main categories:
- The Traditional Siamese. This type is also called the Thai, referring to the country of origin - Thailand. Cats belonging to this category have an elongated body with medium boning and long legs. The cheeks are rounded and the muzzle is wedge-shaped. Some say its face resembles that of the Martians. The ears are moderately large and they are placed higher than in the case of the other groups.
- The Modern Siamese or the Appleheads. The name comes from the shape of the head that is triangular and very well defined. The body is muscular, slim and flexible. The Applehead Siamese walks elegantly and looks very stylish, which is why it is preferred by many for competitions. The ears are positioned towards the sides of the head, and the eyes are almond shaped. The fur is short and looks like it is painted on. It is very fine and soft and has no undercoat.
- The Oriental Style. This is characterized by the extremely large almond shaped eyes while the shape of the body is similar to that of the Modern breed.
For some people, it is quite difficult to distinguish between the above Siamese cat names. In spite of the differences between these categories, they have many features in common. One of them refers to the fur, which has the typical point color range.
Even though most kittens are light colored or even completely white when they are born, some parts of the fur darken in just a few weeks. The color of the coat is a good trick to find out how old the Siamese is. Specialists say that the fur is getting darker with age. However, this depends also on the environment where they live and the specific temperatures.
Overall, these cats are really special ones, and if you get the chance to adopt one, you wont regret it. In the end it doesnt matter what the Siamese cat names are and to what category yours belongs to, as long as you are welcoming a warm soul into your home.
