The Siamese cat is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Asian cat

They are outgoing extrovert and can be extremely noisy. They demand attention and to be part of the family. They are a highly intelligent species and are always craving constant stimulus to keep themselves occupied.

The breed has contributed to the creation of many other breeds, including the Balinese, Oriental, the Himalayan division of the Persian, the Tonkinese and the Havana Brown.