Buyer question
Is a Siamese good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Siamese 3 out of 5 for beginners (easy care, big personality).
Source: the Siamese page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Siamese in the Animal Library
The detail
An ancient pointed breed from Thailand, lean, loud and intensely social. A Siamese wants to be involved in everything you do and will tell you about it, which is a joy for some owners and too much for others.
- Temperament
- Vocal, clever, demanding
- Best fit
- Homes with people around
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Active, loves to fetch)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Occasional brushing)
What to weigh
A Siamese is loud, needs company and gets bored fast, so long empty days often mean a second cat. The breed also has known eye, liver and dental risks.