Siamese Cat Behavior: Gloriously Mischievous?

Disney was obviously wary of the behavior of Siamese cats! The mischievous and wicked conjoined twins in Lady and the Tramp are not the most likable of characters.

And remember the sneaky Siamese cat warrior enemy in TS Eliot’s Book of Practical Cats?

However, don’t let that put you off. These cartoons say more about the political worries and worries of their day than they do about our almost perfect and intelligent little Siamese cats.

So what is the behavior of the Siamese cat and how is it different from other cats?

The Siamese are a very old breed and over time people have realized that their differences don’t stop at their unusual markings and blue eyes. Physically, the Siamese is slimmer, more elongated, with a narrower face and longer legs than most domestic cats.

When it comes to behavior, the Siamese is a complete cat. A Siamese can be very very good and yes, quite mischievous (I won’t say bad, I love these cats).

Siamese cats can be very intelligent and persistent and will do whatever it takes to try to rule the roost and get their way. They will try very hard to rule you too, so be careful. A pampered Siamese is not always good company.

Unlike most cats, they can be quite clumsy, although many will argue that this is done on purpose for attention. It certainly works. This mischievous behavior is worse at mealtimes, or at least when your Siamese eats things it’s mealtime.

As you can see, the Siamese is not a shrinking violet and may not be the perfect cat for everyone. On the other hand, their mischievous behavior is balanced by a very affectionate nature and most of them just want to snuggle with the special person they have chosen. Counteracting the mischief is the Siamese “sense of humor”; That’s right, they can easily make you laugh with their antics, their deductive skills, their effort to anticipate you, and their extreme and unbelievable jealousy.

Once you’ve had one, you just can’t imagine a home without a Siamese in residence.