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The Siamese cat (Thai: แมวไทย, Maeo Thai; แมวสยาม, Maeo Sayam) is one of the first distinctly recognised breeds of Asian cat. It derives from the Wichianmat landrace . The Siamese cat is one of several varieties of cats native to Thailand (known as Siam before 1939).
The Thai or Wichien Maat (Thai: วิเชียรมาศ, [wí.tɕʰīan.mâːt] ⓘ, RTGS: wichianmat, meaning "diamond gold") is a newly renamed but old cat breed, related to but different from the Western, modern-style Siamese cat.
The Khao Manee is an ancient cat breed comparable to the Siamese, Thai, Korat, Suphalak, and other natural cat breeds from Thailand.The Khao Manee is mentioned in the Tamra Maew (Cat Book Poems) that also mention the Siamese cat breed and other different coat coloured cats endemic to Thailand, or Siam, as it was previously known.
Siamese and Thai cats are selectively bred and pedigreed in multiple cat fancier and breeder organisations. The terms "Siamese" or "Thai" are used for cats from this specific breed, which are by definition all purebred cats with a known and formally registered ancestry. The ancestry registration is the cat's pedigree or "paperwork".
Korat cat and Siamese cat in Tamra Maew (The Cat-Book Poems) thought to originate from the Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351 to 1767 AD). Over a dozen are now kept in the National Library of Thailand . The probable first allusion to the breed is in the Thai Tamra Maew ( The Cat-Book Poems ), authored between 1350 and 1767 CE and now in the National ...
These cats are curious and energetic, so make sure to stock up on lots of cat toys, scratching posts, and cat towers! However, Siamese cats can also become very attached to their owners ...
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Thailand: Natural: Moderate Short: Solid reddish-brown: Thai or Traditional, Classic, or Old-style Siamese; Wichien Maat [h] Developed in Europe; [13] foundation stock from Thailand [11] Natural: Moderate: Short: Colorpoint: Thai Lilac, Thai Blue Point and Thai Lilac Point: Thailand: Color varieties of the Korat: Moderate: Short