Mekong Bobtail (Old Siamese cat): photo, video, description

The Siamese cat is considered a very ancient breed and has long been a real royal favorite. Such a sacred animal was kept in temples or palaces, and for attempting to steal an animal, the thief was sentenced to death. This article will tell you what features the Siamese cat is endowed with, a description of the breed and character, as well as how to keep such a cat.

History of the origin of the breed

It is believed that the birthplace of the first Siamese cats is Asia. The country of origin of Siamese cats is Thailand, which several centuries ago was called Siam.

Siamese cats served as temple guards and accompanied those who died to the world of the dead. That is why these animals are still considered sacred in Thailand.

After the Siamese received special favor from the local residents, various works began to be dedicated to them. Thus, in the National Library of the country there is a well-known work “Treatise on Cats”, which talks about these sacred animals.

Several centuries ago, the Thais decided to create a special society to protect Siamese cats from extinction.

And in 1870, Queen Victoria of England received as a gift one of the representatives of this breed, which within two years the owner liked so much that she brought her favorite with a purebred Siamese Pudles to continue the family line.

This is interesting! Despite the fact that the Siamese cat first appeared in England in 1870, full breeding of this breed began only two decades later, with the advent of the Siamese Cat Club in 1901.

8 years later, the first Siamese cats appeared in the USA. But 40 years later it was necessary to revive this breed again, since there were practically no representatives of it left. This is due to military operations in the country. Updated standards for the Siamese cat were only published in 1966.

Starting in the 60s, the Siamese cat was finally brought to the Soviet Union. The first Siamese appeared in wealthy Moscow families and among the intelligentsia.

Popular names for Mekong Bobtail

Cat names: Abo-Ans, Aben, Abo, Akhtai, Achi, Beno, Bento, Benya, Berg, Volt, Wolf, Gabrus, Le Havre, Gagarin, Jazz, Dzhaker, Hedgehog, Elizar, Elik, Zhigan, Zyapa, Zyacha, Ivyu , Izoy, Raisin, Yosif, Yoska, Boar, Kagor, Cadet, Kazan, Locks, Lolik, Long, Moor, Mage, Magellan, Neman, Nemdo, Nemo, Oji, Odysseus, Ozzie, Palace, Broadsword, Pan, Radar, Raj , Razh, Senik, Senya, Seppi, Tarigan, Tartuffe, Ursik, Flores, Flote, Khariton, Charon, Tsagn, Tsaid, Tsargo, Chernysh, Cherry, Chers, Shagre, Shaen, Evre, Egey, Yuriko, Yure, Yurchen, Yagi , Iago, Jaguar.

Cat names: Ada, Aba, Abi, Bast, Basta, Bastet, Virta, Wisla, Vista, Vita, Gamma, Garly, Geisha, Daira, Dairin, Daisa, Europe, Egera, Egina, Zhanna, Jasmine, Zhastina, Bunny, Zanga , Zapevka, Willow, Ivita, Ivushka, Yoka, Lari, Lariska, Larma, Bowl, Mystery, Mitu, Michelle, Nira, Nisya, Nita, Orta, Osta, Otava, Pusya, Pushinka, Cannon, Runa, Rusta, Ruth, Sita , Scully, Scarlett, Tela, Tella, Thames, Urma, Ursa, Urta, Femic, Fenechka, Feni, Fenya, Khaza, Khaira, Tsita, Citro, Chilita, Childa, China, Shady, Shandy, Elba, Elsa, Elfa, Yusta , Yusya, Java, Yaza, Yana, Yanga.

Description of the breed

In order to choose the best Siamese cat pet, you need to study the description of the breed and key characteristics:

• unique appearance;
• Siamese eyes are bright blue, mesmerizingly beautiful;
• have a very capricious character, love independence;
• true monogamous people, attached to only one owner, ignore other family members, and are distinguished by devotion;
• the intuition of adults is quite developed;
• characterized by playfulness, increased activity and curiosity;
• are not afraid of moving and new surroundings;
• too talkative, love to communicate with the owner through various sounds and emotions;
• are distinguished by a specific hoarseness in their voice;
• they try to eliminate rivals due to increased jealousy;
• avoid strangers;
• hate an atmosphere in which quarrels and swearing are constantly present; with increased tension in the family they can
• get seriously ill.

Varieties

Manufacturers distinguish several varieties of Siamese cats:

1. True Siamese are distinguished by a narrow muzzle, increased thinness, large triangular ears, long paws and the same tail.
2. Thai cats are very similar to Siamese, but have a dense body, rounded smooth lines and fluffiness.
3. The Oriental breed has no points. Solid or spotted color, thinness is what distinguishes them from the Siamese representatives of the breed.
4. The Mekong Bobtail is very similar to the Thai breed, but their tail is much shorter and wider.

Due to their particular popularity, breeders are working on creating new breeds of Siamese cats. Among them are the following types:

1. Siamese-Persian cat. She is too beautiful and has a unique character. Beautiful blue eyes and Siamese coloring - these characteristic features are combined with long hair, which is unusual for other species.
2. Burmese cat. Very similar to purebred Siamese, but her coat is semi-long, with the same darkening. It has white socks on its toes and paws. In terms of physique, it is absolutely no different from its Siamese relatives.
3. Neva masquerade cat. She was bred by Russian breeders. It has a long, smooth coat and characteristic dark markings. The masquerade cat was created by crossing a Siberian species and a Siamese. They do not like loneliness and monitor the mood of their owners.
4. Snow shu. It is distinguished by its point color with white tips on its paws. This breed was obtained by crossing a Siamese and an American Shorthair.
5. Seychelles. Has a bicolor color. Representatives of this breed are elegant and slender, almost bald, but with a slight undercoat, their front legs are shorter than their hind legs. Too capricious and frivolous.

Also, as a separate subspecies, the fold-eared cat can be distinguished, which is very rare. The lop-eared pet is similar to the British breed, but differs in color and wayward character.

Old Siamese cat price, where to buy

The price of a Thai breed kitten depends on gender (cats are more expensive), color and pedigree. Too low a price should immediately alert you, since a pet of another breed may be sold under the guise of a bobtail. On Avito the cost starts from 10 thousand rubles, on OLKH - from 2 thousand hryvnia. You can get it for free at a shelter or nursery where kittens are given away to good hands as a gift, or for a symbolic price. Read reviews about breeders, visit VKontakte, Facebook groups, cat lovers club forums - the more information you learn about your future pet, the better.

You can buy a Mekong Bobtail cat of various colors in such Russian cities as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Togliatti, Ulyanovsk, Voronezh, Novosibirsk, Chelyabinsk, Tomsk, Sochi, Belgorod, Arkhangelsk, Vologda, Tver, Omsk, Ekaterinburg, Murmansk, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Orel, Tula, Kazan, Ryazan, Ivanovo, Krasnodar, Lipetsk, Tyumen, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, Krasnoyarsk. And also in Belarus (Minsk, Gomel, Vitebsk, Mogilev, Borisov) and Ukraine (Kyiv, Lvov, Cherkasy, Zaporozhye, Kherson, Nikolaev, Poltava, Crimea, Odessa, Kharkov, Dnepr).

Popular colors

Among more than 20 different colors of Siamese cats, the most popular are:

1. Chocolate point. The main background in ivory color has café au lait points.
2. Seal point. The creamy coat fades into a light brown color with the characteristic black and brown markings found on the Siamese cat's coat.
3. Tubby point. It is distinguished by a pale coat with striped points.
4. Blue Point. The snow-white base turns into a blue tint, the point is also blue, but darker and more monochromatic.
5. Red point. White background with points of a bright golden hue, closer to red. The paws are apricot or golden red in color. There may be stripes on the back, tail and paws.
6. Lilac Point. The body has a “whipped protein” color with light gray points, sometimes with pink tints.
7. Torty point. The background can be of a wide variety of light shades; Points have random spots on chocolate, black-brown, lilac or blue.

When kittens start to get dark

All Siamese kittens are born albinos, but after a week characteristic spots begin to appear, by six months it becomes clear what the main color of a Siamese kitten is, and by the 10th month all shades are finally formed.

Dark shades appear on the paws, tail, ears and face. With age, the contrast intensifies.

Character of fluffy Siamese

Many people think that Siamese are the most evil and unfriendly breed of all cats. However, this is all greatly exaggerated. Quadrupeds are really smart, they have an excellent memory. However, at the same time, animals will never do anything wrong if they have not been treated that way. Those people who raised Siamese kittens properly, but did not abuse them, will receive affection and love in the future. Otherwise, you can’t even hope for any tender feelings.

Breeders note that the female sex is somewhat colder than the male sex. They must be like this to protect their offspring. At the same time, animals become very attached to their owners and look forward to them. If a cat of the presented breed lives in the house, then it is better not to get anyone else, because the pet will be very jealous, he will begin to feel like a stranger.

Animals that are treated well literally follow people on their heels and “talk” to them. This manifests itself in loud meowing and purring, which can manifest itself differently each time.

Cats are incredibly playful, and at different ages. Therefore, it would be a good idea to make them a few simple toys so that they can keep themselves occupied throughout the day.

Animals' eyes are incredibly sensitive to light; a bright beam aimed at the “apple” can blind a pet.

Character and habits

The character of the Siamese is not simple. They are too independent and freedom-loving - the eastern temperament makes itself felt. Vulnerable by nature, Siamese cats store up their grievances and can even take revenge. It is impossible to force a cat that is too wayward to do something against its will. Stubborn and persistent in her demands, she always achieves everything she wants.

Any opinion is defended with teeth and razor-sharp nails. It can also express its dissatisfaction with a piercing howl. Although many owners have never even heard of this about Siamese cats, they have quite calm representatives of this breed.

Despite its shortcomings, the Siamese cat is very devoted to its owner, loves to communicate and is intelligent. Many people call these cats dog-like.

They are not shy about showing tenderness towards their owner and love affection very much. If the owner is out of sorts or upset about something, the cat will definitely show empathy.

They love when they are taken care of and want constant confirmation of these feelings. In the absence of attention, they can become depressed. If they suddenly lose their owner, Siamese cats are capable of driving themselves to death with mental disorders.

A special difference between Siamese cats and other breeds is their intelligence. Independent and organized cats are able to develop their intelligence, understand and distinguish words perfectly and also try to “talk” in response.

Nutrition and maintenance

Siamese love to eat, but it is not recommended to overfeed them.

The frequency of feeding will depend on the age of the pet:

• 4 times a day - up to 6 months;
• 3 times a day - from 6 months to 1.5 years;
• 2 times a day - over 1.5 years.

The serving size is determined individually. Drinking water must be freely available at all times.

It is necessary to decide in advance on the type of food. It can be dry and natural. Veterinarians do not recommend giving both varieties at once.

When choosing dry food, you should give preference to proven premium products, for example Nutra Mix Cat Optimal, Orijen Cat & Kitten, Brit Family Plate, 1st Choice Finicky.

They have a balanced composition, which includes all the necessary vitamins and microelements, so there is no need to offer additional supplements to your pets.

Natural food should include:

• boiled breast (poultry);
• lean frozen beef;
• dairy products;
• vitamin supplements.

You can include canned children's meat in your diet.

Siamese have weak immunity, their coat has no undercoat and therefore cannot provide warmth. For these reasons, it is not recommended to let cats go for long walks, especially in the cold season.

Genetic characteristics contribute to the development of certain abnormalities in kittens (poor vision, strabismus, inflammation of the middle ear, disruption of the nervous system, the formation of seals and nodules at the tip of the tail, protein metabolism disorders, allergies, benign tumors).

Therefore, when choosing a Siamese kitten, you need to pay special attention to its behavior: a healthy young Siamese should be active and playful. You should also learn about vaccination and deworming (protection against parasites).

Care

Siamese cats do not require much care. They carry out almost all procedures independently. But despite this, the owner’s help is still required.

How to care for a Siamese cat

You can comb it once every 7-10 days with a soft brush and wet hands, from head to tail. They love polishing with suede cloth. This gives the coat a shine. It is necessary to bathe periodically.

Ears uncovered by fur accumulate dirt; they need to be cleaned once every 30 days.

Teeth. Cats of this breed have dental problems. Therefore, it is necessary to get into the habit of brushing your teeth. This procedure is also done once every 30 days.

Food. They love to eat tasty and a lot. It is necessary to protect your pet from overeating.

Temperature regime. They feel comfortable in the warmth. You should be careful about hypothermia.

Diet

If you have a Siamese cat, be prepared for the fact that it is too picky about food. The Siamese cat prefers to go on a hunger strike than to eat something it doesn’t like.

In the nursery, the Siamese gets used to a certain food. Ask them what your new family member likes, this will save time that you could spend on choosing food. Also, many representatives of this breed prefer to eat natural food.

If you decide to choose natural products, then it is better not to experiment, but to contact a veterinarian who will help you choose a menu. In most cases, it consists of ordinary products: sea fish, beef and beef liver, fermented milk products, vegetable oils and cereals.

Important! It is strictly forbidden to give food that is consumed by the owner and his family. Especially if it is fatty foods, smoked foods, spicy foods or sausage. Also, do not experiment with sweets and flour products.

How to choose a Mekong Bobtail kitten

If you want to have a pet of this particular breed, then you should study nurseries that breed bobtails specifically. In order to buy a healthy, purebred kitten with good heredity, you need to read reviews about nurseries on the forums and choose the most interesting offer. Visit the nursery, study the pedigree, look at the kittens, this will help you make your choice.

In addition, when choosing a Thai Bobtail cat, you should pay attention to the following features:

- torso - it should be muscular and fit;

- paws - should be of medium size, strong;

- short tail with fractures;

- nose with an inconspicuous hump;

- eyes are oval-shaped, blue.

Diseases

Among the diseases characteristic of Siamese cats are genetic mutations that appeared after thoughtless crossing.

Also, many often experience diseases such as:

1. Asthma. Very human-like. Has an allergic basis: to dust from books, smoke from tobacco or deodorant.
2. Strabismus. It is triggered by genes that prevent the development of the optic nerves.
3. Intestinal adenocarcinoma. Cancerous tumors are more common in males.
4. Rhinotracheitis. Periodic conjunctivitis and runny nose, which is accompanied by lethargy and fever.
5. Calcivirosis. Affects the respiratory tract. In rare cases, with advanced disease, it leads to pneumonia. Manifests itself in the form of red eyes and runny nose.
6. Cardiomyopathy. A disease associated with genetics. It manifests itself in constant fainting, which occurs from a lack of oxygen in the blood.
7. Breast cancer. It can only be discovered by chance, because the cat does not experience anxiety. They look like small seals.
8. Mental alopecia. Many Siamese cats, due to constant stress, begin to lick themselves, which causes baldness in certain areas of the body.

Important! To avoid many diseases, it is necessary to vaccinate your pet. This occurs at the age of 2–3 months. After vaccination, you don’t have to worry about the appearance of diseases such as panleukopenia, plague, leukemia, infectious peritonitis, etc.

Pros and cons of the breed

Very graceful and naturally beautiful, Siamese cats have many advantages over other breeds:

• spectacular and attractive;
• They love sociability and quickly become attached to their owner;
• you can easily teach various tricks, they are not afraid to show their wits and intelligence;
• you can easily go out with them for walks on a leash;
• adapt to their masters;
• adore children and outdoor games with them;
• take care of themselves;
• love to hunt;
• They are distinguished by excellent health and live up to 20 years.

Fact! There was a case when a representative of the breed lived to be 38 years old - this is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.

But in addition to the advantages, an equal number of disadvantages can be identified:

• The character of Siamese cats is not easy - they are difficult to raise and can show aggression;
• too stubborn and willful;
• may cause disturbances;
• vengeful;
• cannot stand loneliness, require a lot of attention;
• show dissatisfaction with a piercing howl;
• when in heat they scream too loudly;
• They are constantly cold because they have no undercoat.

Health of Siamese cats

Siamese purebred cats have good immunity, so they are rarely exposed to infectious diseases. They can live up to 18-20 years. Along with this, animals have a number of common diseases that the owner needs to know about.

1. Neurodermatitis (hair loss). The disease is caused by hormonal imbalances or stress. Urgent consultation with a veterinarian.
2. Heart diseases
3. Kinks and knots on the tail. A rare problem of fused vertebrae in the tail.
4. Sensitivity to anesthesia.