It's a rare moment when the Siamese stays in one place to be photographed. Always 

 curious, he is constantly on the move and difficult to photograph or paint. Yet he 



remains a sought-after model. 



CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SIAMESE 



Early Siamese cats often had kinked tails, but breeders now 

 strive for a thin, long-tapering tail. The Siamese is long and 

 muscular. The eyes, which are sometimes crossed, should be 

 slanting and blue. The face is wedge-shaped, and the ears are 

 large. The coat is short and sleek. 



The appearance of the Siamese cat has fascinated artists, 

 sculptors and photographers for a long time. Because of the cat's 

 speed and constant motion, he is one of the most difficult pets 

 to capture on film or canvas. Yet the Siamese is extremely 

 photogenic, and if you have the utmost patience, you will be able 

 to take rewarding pictures. 



After becoming acquainted with the physical appearance of 

 the Siamese cat, you will want some knowledge of his personality 

 traits to help you decide if this is the pet for you. Most pet 

 owners seem to be very attracted to the Siamese cat or not at all 

 interested. Somehow there is no lukewarm feeling about this 

 dramatic fellow. 



