The Siamese Body Types
Many people, excluding breeders and individuals who attend cat shows, are costumed to seeing the beautiful round-headed seal point Siamese cats here, there, and everywhere. We see them at people’s houses, outside, and in our own homes. This is basically normal. Those who have one or want one might be a little curious and may want to know a little bit more about this beauty of a cat. When I acquired my first Siamese I was interested in knowing more about them. I went to a pet store (back then the internet did not have pictures); I opened the book to a picture of a Siamese and behold, what I saw was a very thin bodied, long tapered face, huge ears of a cat! This was a Siamese? In today’s world the Siamese cat has two basic body types: The Traditional (Applehead) Siamese, and the extreme (Wedgehead Siamese). The Wedge head Siamese is very slender and elegant. This more “modern cat” is a pedigree cat or show style. It has a very lean, muscular body that is supported by long, graceful legs, with an elongated neck and tail. The head is smooth and wedge shape with large ears.
The eyes are almond shape and are set at a slant. The eyes of this type of Siamese cat are very captivating. The coat is short and sleek, and accentuates the points. This is the type of Siamese that is favored in the cat shows. I have been to cat shows and seen them. It is interesting to see one up close, they are really gorgeous! The Traditional Siamese, also known as an Applehead, has a much rounder body and head. Overall it is a heavier, huskier cat. These cats also have prominent points and astonishing blue eyes. Devoted followers of this type of Siamese claim that the apple head is similar to what the original Siamese looked like before breeders selectively breed for the more refined characteristics of the wedge head Siamese. The Applehead is the most popular of the Siamese as pets. So I would say that most ordinary people and cat lovers would most likely have one of these instead of the Wedgehead. It is basically a matter of preference because people do own Wedgehead Siamese as just pets and not for show cats. If you are contemplating getting a Siamese, it is nice to have a choice. Both have exotic coloring and energetic personalities. My personal choice, well I have always owned Appleheads, but to be perfectly honest, my dream is to raise and show Wedgehead Siamese Cats.
About the author The author lives in west TN, where she resides in a blissful multi-cat home. She has done extensive research for almost twenty years on cat behavior especially that of the Siamese cat. Website: we-are-siamese.com Email address: lynn@we-are-siamese.com Copyright
What types of questions would you ask for someone adopting your pet?
I am moving and have to find new homes for my two cats. Please don’t write me about me keeping them and/or being a bad pet owner because I absolutely can not keep them and yes I hate it.
Anyway, I put an ad out on this Vegas website asking for people to please adopt one of the cats. I am offering a cat carrier and $30 Petco gift card with each cat adoption. The only thing is I want to make sure they are going to good homes without ulterior motives.
What questions would you ask people to ensure this?
Thanks!
Types of Hamsters
There are 5 types of hamsters. These are the Syrian hamster, Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamster, Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster, Chinese Hamster and the Roborovski Hamster.
Syrian Hamster
The Syrian Hamster lives alone in the wild and it feels much happier when it’s alone in captivity too. Syrian Hamsters can be aggressive with each other and can seriously hurt each other. Never keep Syrian Hamsters in a pair or a group. Syrian Hamsters are the most commonly found in pet stores. The Syrian Hamster is sometimes referred to as the ‘Golden Hamster’ due to its original wild golden colouring although today there are many different colour and coat mutations. It is also sometimes referred to as the Standard or Fancy Hamster and Long Haired Syrian hamsters are sometimes referred to as ‘Teddy Bear Hamsters’. Female Syrian Hamsters are larger than male Syrian Hamsters.
Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster
The Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster is also known as the Djungarian Dwarf Hamster. It originates from the steppes of Northern Kazakhstan and Siberia. When kept outdoors it gets a white winter coat. This is a natural protective colour during a period when its original habitat is covered in snow. Hamsters are most comfortable at temperatures between 65 ° F / 18° C and 80°F / 26°C and should always be housed indoors. Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamsters can be housed in a group, preferably of the same gender. They can only be housed in groups if brought together from a young age.
Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamster
Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamsters are closely related to Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamsters. Because of its thicker coat, the Campbell’s appears somewhat larger than Dwarf Russian Hamsters, but in fact it’s not. Campbell’s tend to become fatter in captivity than the Russian Hamsters. The Campbell’s coat is yellow-brownish with a thin, sharply lined dorsal stripe. Its coat turns slightly greyer in winter. Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamsters can live in groups of the same gender.
Chinese Hamster
The Chinese Hamster is a long-tailed dwarf hamster and not closely related to the other dwarf hamsters. Chinese hamsters should also be housed alone; one per cage. The Chinese Hamster’s coat is not as woolly as that of the other species. Its fur lies close and dark-brown dorsal stripe on its back is not always clearly visible and its belly is light grey. The Chinese Hamster has dark ears, lightly edged. The male has a strikingly large scrotum.
Roborovski Hamster
The Roborovski Hamster is also a short-tailed dwarf hamster, but its yellow-brown colouring and striking whiskers lend it a totally different appearance to the other two short-tailed species of dwarf hamsters. Roborovski Hamsters are much less well knows and they breed very few young. The Roborovski Hamster. Is the smallest dwarf hamster. Its body measures only seven to nine centimeters in length and its tail is barely visible. Its back is a brownish-yellow with grey under colouring. Sometimes the yellow on its back appears somewhat rusty in colour. Roborovski Hamsters don’t have dorsal stripes. Roborovski Hamsters can live in groups of the same gender.
