THAI CAT PERSONALITY AND BREED ( ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW)

Are you curious to know about the Thai cat personality? Had it not been for some breeders, no trace of this splendid cat would have remained today.

The Thai is a calm cat suitable for indoor life, even with reduced space. Loyal and friendly to humans, children, and other pets, he is a perfect companion.

Here are all the data about the Thai cat personality and breed.

WHAT IS THE THAI CAT GENERAL ASPECT AND SIZE?

Here are the primary information about the general aspect and size of the Thai cat; even if similar to the Siamese cat, there are substantial differences.

▷ In the breed standard, only the blue coloring for the eyes is allowed.

The kittens are entirely weaned at two months, and 4-5 kittens are born for each litter.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE THAI CAT:

Characteristic	Description	Notes
Size	Medium-small, up to 4 kg
Ears	Of medium size, rounded on the tip, broad at the root, and spaced apart
Eyes	Slightly rounded in shape
Head	Wedge-shaped with rounded edges, full cheeks and a slight nose stop
Paws	Muscular, of medium size and oval feet
Coat	Short, silky, close to the body, very much shiny and free of undercoat
Admitted colors	Blue point, chocolate point, lilac point, seal point, The cream point, red point, all Tortie, tabby, and tabby point varieties

WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE THAI CAT?

The Thai cat is none other than the cat formerly known as Siamese. However, the Siamese today has a more slender appearance, resulting from the modern western selection.

Apparently, this cat was already known as a pet among the royals of Siam (present-day Thailand) around the fourteenth century. However, they were so much liked by the royals that exportation abroad of this cat had been strictly prohibited.

▷ Thai was housed in ancient times in imperial courts and temples.

This breed landed in Europe towards the end of the nineteenth century, and around the 20s of the following century, the breed was recognized by the associations existing at that time.

Forty years passed, and between breeders began to insinuate a particular desire for a renewal of the breed.

Then several selective programs were initiated to emphasize the Oriental characteristics, which came to supplant definitely the “old” Siamese (which has a stronger and rougher build and a round head).

To date, the traditional Siamese continues to be at risk of extinction, although starting from the 90s, some breeders began to feel nostalgia for the old Siamese. However, since 1998 the young specimens have been recognized as a race in their own right.

The name “Thai” was meant to distinguish this cat from the current Siamese, among other things, without forgetting about the ancient country of origin.

AN ANCIENT TASK OF THE THAI CAT

Since the dawn of time in his country of origin, the Thai has always been considered a sacred animal. It was, in fact, raised by the priests of the temples as a faithful guardian, and in Thailand, it is called “wichien-maat” (“diamond moon”).

FELINE LEGENDS INVOLVING THE THAI CAT

There are numerous legends about the strabismus of the Thai. One of these tells that a pregnant kitten was left guarding the golden cup of Buddha and that in order to do her best job, the kitten never took her eyes off the sacred object.

She remained in that position for so long that the puppies were born with crooked eyes.

THAI CAT PERSONALITY

The Thai cat is definitely an active type who loves to play until exhaustion. However, he shows himself faithful and affectionate towards the person with whom he is attached.

He loves to curl up on his owners’ lap or shoulders and never misses an opportunity to let others hear his sweet meow.

He suffers from the cold weather, and it is perfect for living in an apartment, even better if he is next to people who can dedicate him a lot of time.

He does not suffer particularly from solitude, but alone he gets bored and prefers to
have a playmate; it doesn’t matter if it’s another cat or a dog. It can be taught easily to use the leash.

With children, he is usually patient, but it is good to get used to their presence from an early age.

▷ The Thai is a sweet cat and expansive; it grows fond of one particular person.

AN ADVICE
To teach Thai to walk on a leash is advisable to start from an early age by starting to have him wear the leash for a few minutes a day initially and taking care to always walk alongside not to scare him too much.

HOW TO CARE FOR AND FEED THE THAI CAT

The silky coat of the Thai needs only a weekly pass with a soft bristle brush while
during moulting it is advisable to use for grooming a fine-toothed comb.

The diet must be as varied as possible, perhaps alternating packaged food with fresh ones, like fish, chicken, rice, and vegetables. It has to be nutritious because the Thai is a very active cat.

AN ADVICE
The Thai cat does not require frequent baths at all. They would even be harmful because they would alter the protective film on their skin.

If used and familiarized when still a kitten, the Thai proves to be much more patient with the children.

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