Buyer question
How long does a Thai live?
Our Animal Library gives the Thai a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Thai page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Thai in the Animal Library
The detail
The old-style Siamese, preserved in its traditional, moderate form with a rounder head and body than the modern show Siamese. Thai cats are intensely social, talkative and clever, and they need company every day.
- Origin
- Thailand
- Best fit
- Homes with people around
- Temperament
- Vocal, clever, social
What to weigh
A Thai is loud and needs company. It shares the Siamese risks of inherited eye disease, amyloidosis and dental trouble.