
At that time, it’s possible to define their adult color, and there are many possibilities. It’s only when they get to be around 1 month of age that their points will start to appear. At the age of 10, your Siamese may not be as fast or jump as high onto that kitchen counter, and it’s perfectly normal. No worries, a lot of cats today are living well into their early 20s. How cool is that!Īll Siamese kittens are born a white or cream color. Phase 4: Senior (10 15 years) Feline Senior Citizen Age is when your Siamese reaches the age of 10. Siamese cats living in warmer climates will often have lighter-colored coats and points than those in colder locations. So, the paws, tail, ear tips, and face of your Siamese cat will show their “true” color. Here, because the temperature is cooler, melanin will be produced, leading to darker colored fur. The exact tabby marking and coloring of each lynx point Siamese will vary. Explore a hand-picked collection of Pins about Siamese Tabby Mix on Pinterest. In the UK this coloring is called tabby points. Breeders mixed Siamese cats with brown and silver tabby American Shorthair cats to get this unique color. I may take some time to warm up to you but Im very sweet once I do and Im good with other cats Once Im comfortable with more. My name is Odin and I am a two year old Lynx Point Siamese. This enzyme doesn’t function at body temperature, so most of a Siamese cat’s fur will stay white or cream, with no melanin produced.Īt their extremities, however, it’s a different story. Lynx point Siamese cats have tabby patterning on their face, tail, and legs. Adopt Odin a Siamese, Domestic Short Hair. Siamese cats have a distinct type of markings due to something called the “Himalayan gene.” The pointed markings seen on Siamese cats are actually a type of albinism due to an enzyme that produces melanin, or color, in the cat’s fur. You’ve probably seen a Siamese cat with the classic seal points, but did you know that there’s a huge number of other possibilities? Their striking coloration is also something that Siamese cat owners love. Siamese cats can be intelligent, noisy, and sometimes demanding, but for those of us who love them, this is all part of their charm.

Besides coming in a range of stunning colors, the Siamese breed has a distinct personality that has won them a legion of loyal fans. I have attached some photos from now and form when they were small.Some cat breeds have the most beautiful and eye-catching colors, and the Siamese is the perfect example of this. Zeke was rescued from a busy business district in Riverside, CA He was scared, hungry, not neutered or microchipped and all attempts were made to find his owners. But I thought I would ask all of you experts if 1) you could tell what the pointed one might be a cross of 2) is it possible to tell a tuxedo's heritage -any cat can be a tuxedo -so its probably harder to tell what mix she might be 3) is it possible they are indeed siblings with the variation in coloring? This is Violet who is a 1.5-year-old lilac Siamese-tabby mix, adopted from an organization that rescued her and her family from an overcrowded shelter. I am not sure I will ever be able to tell, and it doesn't matter, we love them so very much. Of the two cats, the Tuxedo is far more vocal. Compared to how long cats live, this is pretty lengthy for a cat. There’s also a bluish part seen on white fur, and in some felines, under their bellies as well. As the name suggests, this breed features a bluish set of fur found on his face, and at the tips of the ears, tail and all extremities. The Lilac Point Siamese is one of the most well-known Siamese breeds, revered for their unique and striking lilac-grey color-point coat. A blue-point Siamese cat appears quite distinct and does stand out among other breeds. Temperament: Energetic, friendly, affectionate, loyal, attentive, vocal. Suitable for: Families, seniors, singles. On average, Lynx Point Siamese cats live a really long time 15-20 years. Colors: Diluted chocolate point with pink undertones on a white body. Lynx Points are much calmer and rank high on the desirable scale. And it looks like she has eyeliner around her eyes (which have stayed blue). The Siamese is known to be somewhat combative at times.

We have always commented how she walks like a miniature leopard. I used to think Siamese- Tabby but then I noticed that her fur has a glitter like quality to it, and now what I thought were stripes appear to be rosettes in some places. They do have similar mannerisms and I have included a picture that shows what I am talking about- but one is some sort of pointed possible siamese mix with either tabby or bengal. I am wondering based on how different they look in some ways if they are indeed sisters or not, or if it is possible to tell. Hi everyone! We adopted two "litter mates" from our local shelter last year.
