Balinese
So, the Balinese cat breed is similar to the Siamese. Let's start the description of this breed with the appearance of the representative. This slender and miniature, graceful cat. It has long legs, an elongated body, large ears, and is fluffier than representatives of the Siamese breed.
These cats love to chat and purr. They are loyal to their masters, and much stronger than any others.
This affectionate cat breed, similar to the Siamese, gets along with anyone.
Therefore, if you want to buy a Siamese, but his character is intimidating, choose a Balinese. These cats are much more docile, and they are not at all vindictive.
The origin of this breed is directly related to the Siamese. In the 50s of the last century, breeders accidentally bred a breed of cats similar to the Siamese. Long-haired kittens obtained from breeding representatives of the species initially surprised scientists and were therefore discarded. But then American breeders decided to conduct an experiment on long-haired animals. As a result, they got Balinese cats. They have attracted many animal lovers.
How to distinguish from a purebred cat
The first and main difference between a purebred animal and a mestizo is the documents: the metrics of the official club.
Often in advertisements there is wording that the parents are purebred, but are not members of the club, or only one parent of the kittens has documents. At the same time, the sellers assure that the kittens are purebred and not a mixture.
British
When buying a British dog, pay attention to his coat and eye color. The common and popular color of the British cat is gray-blue or lilac; there are, of course, others, but they are less common
At the same time, the British coat is short, dense, and seems plush in appearance and touch.
The common and popular color of the British cat is blue-gray or lilac; there are, of course, others, but they are less common. At the same time, the British coat is short, dense, and seems plush in appearance and to the touch.
The eyes of purebred British dogs are bright orange. The tips of the erect ears are rounded, the muzzle is wide and flat.
A common misconception is that there is no such breed as the “British Fold”.
Maine Coon
Maine Coon mixed breeds have been a common marketing ploy in recent years.
It is very difficult to distinguish a mixed-breed kitten of this breed. But, if a kitten is offered for sale, older than three months, which has already developed the tufts characteristic of Maine Coons on the tips of its ears.
A long fluffy tail and a large body for a 3-month-old kitten also indicate a possible relationship with the Maine Coon.
Maine Coon mix
Of course, when choosing a kitten, potential owners look not so much at appearance as at character traits, dreaming of getting a kind and affectionate pet. Mixed breeds of different cat breeds inherit both the physical and mental characteristics of their parents’ breeds.
Therefore, with good care and kind attitude, mandatory vaccination and castration, any mestizo will please the eye no worse than an ordinary purebred cat.
Thai cat
Thai is another breed of cat, similar to the Siamese (you can see photos of the representatives a little lower). They originated in Thailand. Previously, they were revered as saints. They lived in the monasteries and palaces of the caliphs of Siam.
Thai looks just as chic as Siamese, but despite this, it is much stronger. When you pick up such a cat, you will feel a “mountain” of muscles under the long hair.
The representative of the breed does not like to nap in the corner. This cat is very inquisitive and loves activity: it will happily play with a child or a sunbeam; bites through all the wires and slippers in the house; with those who attack her, she can start a fearless fight. This cat doesn't care.
But, despite all of the above, this cat loves its owners and finds a common language with all members of the household. Loves attention. If he receives little attention, he will definitely remind you of this with a loud “meow.”
If the person himself is active by nature, then this breed is perfect for him. She definitely won't let you be sad.
Sacred Burma
What breed of cat is there that is similar to the Siamese, but fluffy? This is sacred Burma.
The story of its origin is surrounded by darkness. There is a version that this animal originated in one of the temples of Burma and was considered sacred. According to another version, in 1919, one representative of the Vanderbilt aristocratic family purchased two such kittens in Manyami for a large sum of cash. Unfortunately, only one kitten made it to France; the second was too weak and died on the way. Because of this, the remaining kitten, which reached sexual maturity, was crossed with some unknown cat, as a result of which Burmese cats appeared.
According to another version, this breed was bred in France. And no matter which version turns out to be true, this breed was registered and the standard was described in France in 1925.
Burmese cats are extremely kind and flexible. But they can still calm down a notorious choleric person and stir up a phlegmatic person.
This cat breed, similar to the Siamese, is moderately energetic, intelligent, unobtrusive, and calm. The Burmese purr is much calmer than its Siamese cousin, almost does not meow and can find something to do at any time if the owner is busy.
Oriental cat
This is another cat breed similar to the Siamese. She got her name from her ancestors. Orientals were brought along with Siamese from Thailand to Britain in the 19th century.
The Oriental was crossed with the Siamese. As a result, this species arose.
In 1923, the British Cat Fanciers Club stopped classifying Orientals as Siamese due to their solid gray color and completely green eyes. He identified this cat as a separate breed. Although one of her ancestors is a Siamese cat.
In 1925, orientals began to be selected, and now the color of the animal can be varied.
Features of the cat:
- This individual has a slender body, thin bones and strong muscles.
- The animal's head is triangular in shape.
- Big ears.
- The tail is thin and very long.
- She is very friendly, loves games, likes to “talk”, and is devoted to her owner. Loneliness cannot be tolerated.
Seychelles cat
This is also a cat breed similar to the Siamese. It got its name from its place of residence - Seychelles. It was from there that it was brought to the UK. She is the same blood of Siamese and Orientals.
She is similar to her Siamese ancestor, the only thing that differs is her large ears of a non-standard shape. Otherwise they are the same. They have blue eyes, their fur is fluffy to the touch, and is often white. The tail of the representatives is the same length as that of Siamese cats; they have a bad character, as they are very demanding of the owner’s attention and do not like to share it with anyone.
Work on this group of cats began in 1984. They continue to this day.
This is a luxurious cat for rich people who are ready to give her all their love and attention. She doesn’t like to be alone and will be happy to “talk” to you. This cat is very delicate and extremely sensitive. She does not like changes to her usual environment; such things can cause her extreme stress.
Color
Each representative of the Mekong or Thai Bobtail breed has an acromelonic color, this is a type of color when the color merges closer to the limbs.
The colors of Mekong cats can be divided into several types:
- Seal-point – the general background is cream, the muzzle, paws and tail are black-brown in color;
- Red-point – the main coat color is white-peach, the tail, paws and muzzle are fiery red. This color is very rare;
- Chocolite-point – an unusual combination of snow-white fur all over the body with dark chocolate muzzles and toes;
- Blue-point – the main shade of the coat is silver, paws, muzzle and tail are bluish-pink;
- There may also be tortie-point colors (only cats can be colored this way) and tabby-point colors (a prerequisite is dark fur on the face in the shape of the letter “m”).
Tonkinese cat
Another cat breed similar to the Siamese. Formed by crossing the Siamese with the sacred Burma.
Work on this breeding was carried out by Canadian and American breeders. According to their idea, when crossed, they should have gotten a cat with the color of a Siamese and the muscles of a Burmese. Canadian breeders were lucky to quickly breed the desired representative.
These cats get along well with anyone. They are less active than the Siamese, but their temperament is more pronounced than that of the Burmese.
Esotericists also became interested in this breed. They were able to find out that Tonkinese cats have strong energy fields that can protect the house and its owners from negative external influences.
Tonkinese have excellent intuition. Due to this, they anticipate unpleasant events and feel the mood of the owner. They never impose themselves if the person nearby is in a bad mood.
Education, maintenance and care
Tonkinese is very easy to care for. The wool has no undercoat, shedding does not bother either the owner or the animal. It is enough to remove sparse changing hair from the pet’s body with wet hands.
There is also no need for combing. To massage the skin, this procedure, if the cat likes it, can be carried out once a week. But this must be done carefully, with a brush with a soft hair base, so as not to damage the delicate skin.
You should not leave your cat alone near an open window, especially on high floors. Playfulness is characteristic even of older animals. If you get carried away with hunting for insects, they can easily fall out.
Tokinesis has virtually no drawbacks; its second name, Golden Siamese, suits it extremely well.
Himalayan cat
The Himalayan is a cat breed similar to the Siamese. It was obtained in the 50s. The breed was created by crossing Siamese and Persian felines. The offspring were selected based on color; a point one was needed.
Visually, these cats resemble Persian cats, but they inherited the colors from the Siamese.
Himalayan cats are infinitely devoted to their owner and will follow him anywhere.
Their difference from Persian cats is that they are active and demanding. They are distinguished from Siamese by their obedience and calm disposition.
These cats don't like to misbehave. And they prefer playing with their owner to climbing on the carpet.
Peterbald
This cat breed originated in the 90s of the last century in St. Petersburg. It was obtained by breeding the Don Sphynx and the Oriental.
At this time, experiments with crossing are continuing, as scientists want to enhance the Siamese-oriental traits in the cat.
Currently, this breed is characterized by an elongated muzzle, large, widely spaced ears and a slender body. The animal has practically no fur and blue eyes.
This cat has a unique character, more like a dog. She is attached to her owner and does not like it when people interfere with her if she is not in a good mood. The cat responds well to the nickname. She is also easy to train and prefers walking on a leash.
Features and breed standard
In terms of morphology, the Tonkinese cat resembles a Thai cat, but has a shorter and wider, slightly snub nose. This is an animal of medium size and constitution with a peculiar coat and a characteristic color point. Derived from crossing a Siamese and a Burmese, it is distinguished by its aquamarine eye color.
Description given to this breed by WCF:
- Head. Wedge-shaped, quite wide. The profile and cheekbones are quite softly outlined, the stop is small in size on the bridge of the nose.
- Neck. Medium size, strong and muscular.
- Eyes. Quite widely spaced, almond-shaped, but slightly rounded. The color must match the coat. From aquamarine to seawater color. Preferably clean and clear tones.
- Ears. The middle ones are wider at the base, tapering to slightly rounded tips. High standing, straight, not too wide apart. The fur on the ears is short, the ears appear translucent.
- Body. Medium build, muscular, with a toned stomach. Not elegant, but not massive either.
- Paws. Medium size, quite graceful, but strong, pads are round, but quite small.
- Tail. Medium size, proportional to the body, slightly tapering towards the tip.
- Wool. Short and shiny. Without undercoat, lying close to the body.
- Color. The main background is without a pattern, uniform, somewhat lighter on the inner parts of the body. The points—the “mask” on the face, the ears, paws, and tail—are darker, the transition from the main background to the points is smoothed out.
- Weight. Males are larger than females. From three to six kilograms.
- Knitting. Interbreeding only within the breed
- Flaws. Slight deformation of the tail, too heavy or graceful body, large snub nose.
Disqualifying signs:
- Yellow eye color
- White spots and medallions
- Tail break
- Aggressive behavior.
Foreign White
The Foreign White is a breed of cat similar to the Siamese. It owes its appearance to the English breeder P. Turner. By chance, she came across a photo of a Siamese lilac cat with a flash of light. And she decided to create a breed of cat, but only with white fur.
In the 60s, with the help of breeders of Siamese cats and British White Shorthairs, P. Turner bred the Foreign White.
Their temperament is similar to that of Siamese cats. These are smart, wayward animals. Foreign Whites are cats that love to “talk.” Representatives of the breed are not particularly active.
History of the origin of the breed
The history of the origin of the Mekong Bobtail goes back centuries, but they have always served people.
One legend says that the Mekong lived at the court of the ruler of Siam. They were constant companions of the Mekong princesses, who strung their jewelry on the curved tails of cats so as not to lose them while bathing.
The Mekong Bobtail cat has always been a national treasure, and for a long time they could not be taken outside the country. Then kittens of this breed began to be given to foreign guests and diplomats.
The modern history of the Thai cat begins at the end of the 20th century, when the first standard of the Mekong breed was formed, but over time it has undergone a number of changes.
For a long time, a Thai cat with a short tail was regarded as a defect of the Siamese breed, and was not allowed to participate in exhibitions or breed at all. Its continued existence was under threat, but Russian enthusiastic breeders still preserved the Mekong cat breed and even expanded it.
In 2003, thirty individual cats were presented to the WCF court, which, by their characteristics, were neither Siamese nor Thai. Therefore, in 2004 in Germany, the breed received its name - Mekong bobtail.
Javanese
The Javanese breed arose during the experiments of the Canadian scientist M. Davis. Since the 70s, she began to select cats of various colors.
These representatives of the cat family love their owners, but differ from males in their taciturnity.
These cats are extremely active. Therefore they need:
- all kinds of toys;
- scratching posts;
- special slides for climbing.
Mekong Bobtail
This cat, according to legend, guarded young maidens in the ancient monasteries of Siam. They put their jewelry on the cat's tail. When there were too many of them, the animal's tail broke. That's why Bobtails have a short tail.
These cats have the character of a dog. They can carry objects in their teeth (and with pleasure), perform the “fetch” command, and walk on a leash. Also, these cats become attached only to the owner, and not to the house.
Mekongs are talkative, but do not like to show their emotions. The common feature with the Siamese cat is color.
Colors
This is the only cat whose six, one of the main advantages of the breed, are compared to a mink. It was the delicate shades of color and its brilliant gloss - glitter - that gave the colors such a name.
There are five main colors of the Tonkinese cat. Their characteristics:
- Natural mink. The main background is light brown, the points are dark brown. The abdomen and inner surfaces of the paws are lighter than the rest of the body. The paw pads and nose are light to dark brown.
- Honey mink. The main background is cream with a golden-apricot tint. The points are red-brown of varying intensity. The paw pads and nose are the color of pink caramel.
- Champagne. The main background is light cream, the points are light brown. The paw pads and nose are a cinnamon shade of varying intensity.
- Blue mink. The main background is light gray with a bluish tint, the points are darker, smoky blue. Paw pads and nose - match the background color.
- Platinum mink. The main background is silver-gray, almost purple. Points are the same color, but more saturated with a purple gloss. The paw pads and nose are pink to gray with a lavender tint.
Some felinological systems combine honey and champagne mink into one category. In addition, the Siamese type of color is sometimes recognized - with a clear contrast from the background to the points, a solid Burmese color. The mink color is often classified as a mink color.
The formation of colors is completely completed no earlier than one and a half years. Therefore, in kittens and young individuals, lighter background colors and faint spots in the points are allowed.
