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Breed of domestic cat
(modern-style) Siamese breed and were re-established by multiple registries as the separate Thai cat breed. The terms "Siamese" or "Thai" are used for cats from
Siamese_cat
Breed of cat
split off from the Western, modern-style Siamese cat. This natural breed is descended from the cats of Thailand, and, among various groups of breeders in
Thai_cat
Breed of cat
of domestic cat with Siamese-style point coloration and sapphire-blue eyes. The Balinese is also known as the purebred long-haired Siamese since it originated
Balinese_cat
Breed of cat
coat markings. In the 1960s, a cat owned by Siamese cat breeder Dorothy Hinds-Daugherty produced a litter of Siamese kittens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Snowshoe_cat
Animated children's television series
the Chinese Siamese Cat, or simply Sagwa, is a children's animated television series based on the children's book The Chinese Siamese Cat, created by
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat
Sagwa,_the_Chinese_Siamese_Cat
Children's picture book
The Chinese Siamese Cat is a 1994 children's book by Amy Tan. It is about a mother siamese cat telling her kittens how they obtained their distinctive
The_Chinese_Siamese_Cat
Breed of cat
the Siamese. Some registries may classify the Himalayan as a long-haired sub-breed of Siamese, or a colourpoint sub-breed of Persian. The World Cat Federation
Himalayan_cat
Breed of cat
than the Siamese. In 1901, the Siamese Cat Club recognised them as a Siamese of the 'chocolate' type. Many of the cats used to found the Siamese and Burmese
Tonkinese_cat
Breed of cat
Simpson's The Book of the Cat (1903), reputedly produced a large number of "Siamese" kittens; the other, Mrs. B. Spearman's Blue Siamese male, "Nam Noi", was
Korat
Breed of domestic cat
organised a cat show at the Crystal Palace, London. A pair of Siamese cats were on display that closely resembled modern American Burmese cats in build,
Burmese_cat
Breed of cat
group of cats that have their foundation in the Siamese breed." The Siamese foundation stock were landrace cats from Siam (today, Thailand) in both pointed
Oriental_Shorthair
1955 animated Disney film
Dear's aunt Sarah, who hates dogs and brings along her two Siamese cats, Si and Am. The cats cause damage in the house and make it appear that Lady is
Lady_and_the_Tramp
Breed of cat
Siamese cat as the Traditional Siamese or Thai, to distinguish it from the long-faced modern development which has taken over as simply "the Siamese"
Persian_cat
Topics referred to by the same term
the region of Central Thailand, usually including Southern Thailand. Siamese may refer to: Siamese cat, a domestic cat breed Siamese crocodile, a species
Siamese
Cat cited as an author in scientific journals (1968–1982)
F. D. C. Willard (1968–1982) was the pen name of Chester, a Siamese cat, used on several papers written by his owner, J. H. Hetherington, in physics journals
F._D._C._Willard
1943 Hungarian musical comedy film
Siamese Cat (Hungarian: Sziámi macska) is a 1943 Hungarian musical comedy film directed by László Kalmár and starring Zita Szeleczky, Miklós Hajmássy
Siamese_Cat_(film)
Genetics responsible for the appearance of a cat's fur
March 2005). "Tyrosinase mutations associated with Siamese and Burmese patterns in the domestic cat (Felis catus)". Animal Genetics. 36 (2): 119–126. doi:10
Cat_coat_genetics
Novels series by Lilian Jackson Braun
P. Putnam's Sons, featuring a reporter named Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese cats, Kao K'o-Kung (Koko for short) and Yum Yum. The first was written in
The_Cat_Who...
1965 American thriller comedy film by Robert Stevenson
and it features a cameo appearance by Jones. "Darn Cat" or "DC" is a wily, adventurous Siamese tomcat who lives with young suburbanite sisters Ingrid
That_Darn_Cat!
Breed of cat
domestic cat breed with a solid chocolate short-haired coat. The breed resulted from a planned breeding between chocolate-carrying Siamese and domestic
Havana_Brown
Breed of cat
other natural cat breeds from Thailand. The Khao Manee is mentioned in the Tamra Maew (Cat Book Poems) that also mention the Siamese cat breed and other
Khao_Manee
Breed of cat
Shorthair is a variety of Siamese cat. The only major registries to recognise them are the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) and the World Cat Federation (WCF).
Colorpoint_Shorthair
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office from 1964 to 1976
fat"; that same year, she was accused of fighting with Harold Wilson's Siamese cat, Nemo. When attempting to break up the fight, Mary Wilson was scratched
Peta_(cat)
1970 American comedy film
play written by Downey in 1961. It is about several dogs, along with a Siamese cat and a penguin, at a pound, as they await being euthanised; the animals
Pound_(film)
Type of animal allergy caused by felines
cat, a medium to long-haired cat breed (also referred to as the Long-haired Siamese cat) that is regarded as hypoallergenic, whereas the Siamese cat,
Allergy_to_cats
Species of snake
The gray cat snake (Boiga siamensis), also known as eyed cat snake or Siamese cat snake is a species of catsnake found in northeastern India, Bangladesh
Boiga_siamensis
1994 hostage taking incident in Oregon, U.S.
1994, a 28-year-old woman named Janet Marilyn Smith took her own pet Siamese cat hostage in a Fred Meyer store in Gresham, Oregon, United States. Once
Gresham cat hostage taking incident
Gresham_cat_hostage_taking_incident
Poem by T.S. Eliot
"chinks" in reference to the Siamese cats. The word was used in early versions of the musical, but was later changed to "Siamese". The musical also received
Growltiger's_Last_Stand
Cat notorious for bringing home stolen items
Dusty the Klepto Kitty was a Siamese cat who gained notoriety in early 2011 for his acts of "cat burglary." As of his February 2011 appearance on the
Dusty_the_Klepto_Kitty
Augusta. Blue, a Siamese cat taken hostage in Gresham, Oregon, in a grocery store in 1994. Browser, Texas library cat Brünnhilde, a cat known for having
List_of_individual_cats
Canadian actress (1986–2003)
group of other mice as well as additional voices on Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat; Yukari on Tommy & Oscar; Brenda on Rotten Ralph and Meg in Mega Babies
Jaclyn_Linetsky
for other Oriental breeds, such as the Siamese and Balinese. "Registration Certificate". Catalog.CFA.org. Cat Fanciers' Association. Retrieved 31 December
List_of_cat_breeds
1963 film by Fletcher Markle
of Luath the Labrador Retriever, Bodger the Bull Terrier, and Tao the Siamese cat as they journey 300 miles (480 km) through the Canadian wilderness to
The_Incredible_Journey_(film)
unnamed Siamese cat is owned by a wealthy couple named Paul and Marion. When it mated with a tom cat, Paul had the kittens drowned. The Siamese cat later
List of The Sandman characters
List_of_The_Sandman_characters
Novel by Lilian Jackson Braun
character, former crime reporter James Qwilleran, who starts to look after a Siamese cat named Koko, who is literate. In the first book of the series, the reader
The Cat Who Could Read Backwards
The_Cat_Who_Could_Read_Backwards
American actress (born 1958)
2016, she had a black cat, Bobby, a long-haired calico cat, Tallulah, and a mixed Siamese cat, Billie. In her free time, Neuwirth enjoys making pottery
Bebe_Neuwirth
Canadian voice actress
known for playing Fern Walters in Arthur, Sagwa in Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat, Rita in Go Hugo Go and Hugo: the Movie Star, Teri in later episodes
Holly_Gauthier-Frankel
Fantasy drama television series
a Thousand Cats" features the voices of Sandra Oh as the Siamese Cat Prophet, Rosie Day as the Tabby Kitten, David Gyasi as the Grey Cat, Joe Lycett
The_Sandman_(TV_series)
Cats portal Ailurophobia Bodega cat Cat bite Cat café Cat lady Cat lover culture Cat massage Cat meat Cat show Cats and Islam Cats by country Cats in
Human_interaction_with_cats
American novelist (born 1952)
also written two children's books: The Moon Lady (1992) and The Chinese Siamese Cat (1994), which was turned into an animated series that aired on PBS. Her
Amy_Tan
Colouration of animal coat/fur
ears are dark. It is commonly known for the colouration of Siamese, and other colourpoint cats, but can be found in many other species including dogs, rabbits
Acromelanism
Disney film franchise
Boroughcastle Brigadier of Doune (nicknamed "Bodger" for short), and a loyal Siamese cat name Tao. Together the animals brave over 300 miles through the Northwestern
The Incredible Journey (film series)
The_Incredible_Journey_(film_series)
the oldest cats in the world, verified or not, listed by reported age, all of whom have attained the minimum age of 25 years. Aging in cats depends on
List_of_longest-living_cats
was British Consul in Bangkok, Thailand, and Consul-General in Alexandria, Egypt. Gould was the first to bring Siamese cats to Europe in 1884 when he brought
Edward_Blencowe_Gould
2019 soundtrack album by various artists
GianArthur of Wondaland, and Janelle Monáe: a re-worked version of the Siamese Cat song, titled "What a Shame" and an original song titled "That's Enough"
Lady and the Tramp (soundtrack)
Lady_and_the_Tramp_(soundtrack)
1961 children's book by Sheila Burnford
brought from England; a Siamese cat, whose mutual relationship with the terrier she described as "closer than any other cat-and-dog relationship I had
The_Incredible_Journey
"Thailand makes Siamese fighting fish national aquatic animal". Business Standard India. Retrieved 29 July 2019. Hulme, Kyle (3 March 2018). "Siamese Fireback:
National_symbols_of_Thailand
Series of compilations of Disney songs with on-screen lyrics
Caballeros (The Three Caballeros) Theme from Zorro (Zorro TV Series) The Siamese Cat Song (Lady and the Tramp)† Let's Go Fly a Kite (Mary Poppins) Heigh-Ho
Disney_Sing-Along_Songs
Canadian actress
School. Her voice can be heard on the PBS series Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat as Mama Miao. "ACTRA Awards in Montreal". ACTRA. Archived from the original
Ellen_David
Breed of cat
1767 at the end of the Burmese–Siamese War, the Burmese army burned everything in sight and returned to Burma taking Siamese noblemen and royal family members
Suphalak
related to Treatise on Cats. Clutterbuck, Martin R. (2004). Siamese cats : legends and reality ([2., enl. ed.] ed.). Bangkok, Thailand: White Lotus. ISBN 9789744800534
Treatise_on_Cats
Companion animals of American presidents
Hunting dogs Jet – dog Piccolomini – cat (presumably named after the Italian general) Siam – First Siamese cat in the United States. First named Miss
United States presidential pets
United_States_presidential_pets
Canadian animation studio
Tripping the Rift (Sci Fi, now known as Syfy); and PBS' Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat. With Sony Wonder, it has produced Mega Babies (also aired on Fox Family)
CinéGroupe
Reported by an alleged witch in 1644
Book and Candle (1958), Pyewacket is the name of the brown sealpoint Siamese cat / familiar of Gillian Holroyd, a witch played by Kim Novak. The film
Pyewacket_(familiar_spirit)
Form of albinism
temperature-sensitive type I oculocutaneous albinism. A human homologue to the Siamese cat and the Himalayan mouse". The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 87 (3):
Oculocutaneous_albinism
2018 Italian TV series or program
sophisticated cat who is Gas's love interest, as the only cat who doesn't mind his stench. Gaby (voiced by Lisa Ortiz) is a reporter Siamese cat that used
44_Cats
Breed of cat
create an all-white Siamese and was recognized by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy in 1977. Initially, each color of Siamese became a breed; however
Foreign_White
American actress and singer (born 1985)
artist(s) Album "Same Old Christmas" 2002 Hilary Duff Santa Claus Lane "The Siamese Cat Song" 2004 Disneymania 2 "Girl in the Band" —N/a The Lizzie McGuire Movie
Haylie_Duff
Canadian actor and voice director
Mermaid (CINAR)—King/Various Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (CinéGroupe)—Lik-Lik/Various Samurai Pizza Cats (TATSUNOKO/SABAN)—Narrator/Guido/Various Sandokan
Terrence Scammell (Canadian actor)
Terrence_Scammell_(Canadian_actor)
Book by Lynley Dodd
Kittens, a ginger cat named Butterball Brown, a Siamese cat named Pimpernel Pugh, a grey kitten named Greywacke Jones, a grey tabby cat named Mushroom Magee
Slinky_Malinki
Species of reptile
attack in 1928 that was probably done by a Siamese crocodile was fatal, with the victim being a child. Siamese crocodiles are under threat from human disturbance
Siamese_crocodile
Multi-sport event in Bangkok, Thailand
attractions in Thailand. The official 1985 SEA Games mascot was a Siamese cat. The Siamese is one of the first distinctly recognised breeds of Oriental cat. It is
1985_SEA_Games
2007 compilation album by various artists
and "Find Yourself", while B5 provides an exciting rendition of the "Siamese Cat Song." Fifteen tracks are included in total." Disneymania 5 is the highest
Disneymania_5
1965 single by Bob Dylan
bizarre of all—the diplomat who rode a chrome horse while balancing a Siamese cat upon his shoulder? What on earth was going on here?" The diplomat in
Like_a_Rolling_Stone
2016 Turkish animated film
obtain liquor for a barbecue that night. Another cat, Blackie, informs Shero about an attractive Siamese cat named Princess in a nearby apartment. When Princess's
Bad_Cat
Canadian actor
Cold Squad Informant 591 Episode: "Loose Ends" 2001 Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat Various Characters Voice, 3 episodes 2001 Gadget and the Gadgetinis Suzuki
Peter_Shinkoda
Breed of cat
cat. In the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA), it is an offshoot of the Balinese breed, out-crossed to Siamese, Colorpoint Shorthair, and Balinese cats
Javanese_cat
American writer
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bob, and a dog and her two Siamese cats. Growing up, Schachner had a difficult childhood. She was born and raised
Judith_Byron_Schachner
Polly Esther in Samurai Pizza Cats, Huckle Cat in The Busy World of Richard Scarry, Nai-Nai in Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat, Beauty Stem and Panther Cap
List_of_Canadian_voice_actors
Canadian actor
Adventures, Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings, Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat, Rotten Ralph, and Caillou. He also co-starred in the children's television
Justin_Bradley
Organisation that registers domestic, usually purebred, cats
A cat registry or cat breed registry, also known as a cat fancier organisation, cattery federation, or cat breeders' association, is an organisation that
Cat_registry
Breed of domestic cat
in and used the same recipe; Siamese to Abyssinian, and offspring to Siamese. In 1966 the breed was recognised with the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Ocicat
Topics referred to by the same term
Thai people, Siamese people, Central/Southern Thai people or Thai noi people, an ethnic group from Central and Southern Thailand. Tanintharyi Thai [th]
Thai
Tiger morph
Siamese cats and albinos of every species which have been studied all exhibit the same visual pathway abnormality found in white tigers. Siamese cats
White_tiger
Japanese manga series
the Japanese word for rabbit: Usagi ("うさぎ"): USA G.I.) Vietnamese – Siamese cat French – domestic pig (from pigs used to hunt truffles) Chinese – panda
Cat_Shit_One
British biologist (1861–1936)
March 2016. Connor, Janine. I Am Siamese: How to Raise Siamese Cats and Kittens, 2007. ""Photograph, orange Persian cat, 'Ginger'." Copyright owner and
Lilian_Jane_Gould
Small domesticated carnivorous mammal
The cat (Felis catus), also called domestic cat and house cat, is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal. It is a member of Felidae, the family of mammals
Cat
2019 animated film
gives boxes of cat food to stray animals in the alley. When he tries to fetch food for himself, he’s discovered by Belle, a Siamese cat, who is hostile
Pets_United
Daughter of Jimmy Carter (born 1967)
Carter was in the White House, she had a Siamese cat named Misty Malarky Ying Yang, which was the last cat to occupy the White House until Socks, owned
Amy_Carter
1986 novel by Lilian Jackson Braun
story in The Cat Who... series featuring journalist Jim Qwilleran and Siamese cat Koko, which it resumed eighteen years after a 1960s trilogy. Reissues
The_Cat_Who_Saw_Red
Domestic cat with black fur
A black cat is a domestic cat with black fur. They may be a specific breed, or a common domestic cat of no particular breed. Most black cats have golden
Black_cat
1981 musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber
replaced with the word "Siamese". The number also originally involved the cast putting on "Asian accents" to portray the Siamese cats. In the 1998 video version
Cats_(musical)
American voice actress and voice-over teacher (1961–1999)
dedicated in memory 2001 Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure Si the Siamese Cat Direct-to-video film; posthumous release 2002 Balto II: Wolf Quest Cunning
Mary_Kay_Bergman
1999 film directed by Rob Minkoff
friend and a former member of Smokey's gang. Jim Doughan as Lucky, a Siamese cat who is a member of Smokey's gang. Doughan also portrays Detective Allen
Stuart_Little_(film)
Breed of cat
Abyssinians, Siamese cats, and other related breeds. Ruddy Ruddy female Ruddy (usual) kitten Blue kitten Sorrel Fawn Lilac Female in a cat café Edwards
Somali_cat
Third trade paperback collection of The Sandman
see that many cats are already there. A Siamese cat comes to tell her story. A long time ago, the Siamese cat relates, she met a tom-cat, who became her
The_Sandman:_Dream_Country
several episodes of the PBS children's animated series, Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat and also in an episode of Dark Angel. From 2002 – 2004, he appeared in
Raugi_Yu
American singer (1920–2002)
Disney classic Lady and the Tramp, where she voiced Darling, Peg, and the Siamese cats, among others. In 1956, she received an Academy Award nomination for
Peggy_Lee
Runner Captain Underpants The Cat in the Hat The Chronicles of Narnia Clifford the Big Red Dog Caillou The Chinese Siamese Cat Conan the Barbarian Curious
Lists of multimedia franchises
Lists_of_multimedia_franchises
Comic strip
younger child Mr. and Mrs. Snyder – the Winslows' neighbors King Tut – A Siamese cat, based on Brad Anderson's pet, who is Marmaduke's nemesis Brad Anderson
Marmaduke
This list of fictional cats in literature is subsidiary to the list of fictional cats. It is restricted solely to notable feline characters from notable
List of fictional cats in literature
List_of_fictional_cats_in_literature
High rates of congenital deafness in white cats
form of partial albinism seen in Siamese cats and related breeds. Foreign White cats, a white variation of Siamese, are also not prone to deafness.[citation
Congenital sensorineural deafness in cats
Congenital_sensorineural_deafness_in_cats
American musician
Gibbard, often running between 6 and 12 miles before shows. He has a Siamese cat named Doctor Wu, after the Steely Dan song of the same name. Solo Emotional
Dave_Depper
Children's picture book series by Judith Byron Schachner
representation of Latinos. The title character, Skippyjon Jones, is a Siamese cat with unusually large ears, an equally large head and an unusually small
Skippyjon_Jones
Breed of domestic cat
[citation needed] A study comparing Oriental Shorthair, Siamese and Abyssinian kittens to Norwegian Forest cat kittens found that the former group was more likely
Abyssinian_cat
Locally adapted variety of a species
Forest Cat, Siberian, and Siamese. In some cases, such as the Turkish Angora and Turkish Van breeds and their possible derivation from the Van cat landrace
Landrace
Breed of cat
Carrier (non-CPC) Russian Blues will always produce a blue cat. Due to the breeding with Siamese after World War II, there are colour-point genes in the
Russian_Blue
Film by Charlie Bean
through December 2018. The film was going to feature a new version of "The Siamese Cat Song", performed by Janelle Monáe. The song was to be re-written by Nate
Lady and the Tramp (2019 film)
Lady_and_the_Tramp_(2019_film)
1958 film by Richard Quine
reveals that he and Merle are eloping later that day. Gillian uses her Siamese cat and familiar, Pyewacket, to cast a love spell on Shep, who immediately
Bell,_Book_and_Candle
Danish born actress
1961 with John Agar, she is best known for her role as Ling-Ling, a Siamese cat transformed into a human by Samantha Stephens in a 1965 episode of Bewitched
Greta_Chi
SIAMESE CAT
SIAMESE CAT
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name PHANUMAS means "sun."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.German : possibly from a Germanic stem sam used of a personal name of unknown meaning.
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name PUENTHAI means "gun."
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name PHASSAKORN means "sun."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Sim.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Sime (see Sima).
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon
Tailor.
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name NIRAN means "eternal."
Boy/Male
Arabic, Hebrew, Newzealand
Soft to Touch
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Tree which Like Lord Ganesha
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name THUANTHONG means "golden spear."
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name SUNAN means "good word."
Boy/Male
Muslim
Servant of the All-Hearing.
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name THINNAKORN means "sun."
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name SOMCHAIR means "manly."
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English
Form of James; One who Supplants
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Lord of Equality
Girl/Female
Arabic
Soft
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name PIYABUTR means "father's son."
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name VIROTE means "power."
Boy/Male
Arabic, German, Muslim
The All-hearing; He who Hear Everything
SIAMESE CAT
SIAMESE CAT
Girl/Female
Australian, Greek, Polish
Crowned; Crown of Laurels; Garland
Boy/Male
Arabic
The Biblical Name Peter is the English Language Equivalent
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Counsellor of the Truth (Allah)
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
New Moon
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Danish, German, Latin, Swedish
Graced with God's Bounty; God is Gracious; God has Shown Favor; Combination of Anna and Lisa
Male
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Anéislis, STANDISH means "careful, thoughtful."
Male
African
born during coronation.
Female
Russian
(Ðннушка) Diminutive form of Russian Anya, ANNUSHKA means "favor; grace."
Girl/Female
Tamil
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Loveable
SIAMESE CAT
SIAMESE CAT
SIAMESE CAT
SIAMESE CAT
SIAMESE CAT
n.
A female cat.
n.
A native of Anam.
n.
See Timothy, Cat-tail, Cirrus.
n. sing. & pl.
A native or natives of Assam.
n.
A variety of quartz or chalcedony, exhibiting opalescent reflections from within, like the eye of a cat. The name is given to other gems affording like effects, esp. the chrysoberyl.
n.
A large vessel, without keel or prominent stem, and with huge masts in one piece, used by the Chinese, Japanese, Siamese, Malays, etc., in navigating their waters.
a.
Of or pertaining to Anam, to southeastern Asia.
a.
Catlike; feline
n.
A stick or club employed in the game of ball called cat or tipcat.
pl.
of Catso
n.
A plant (Nepeta Glechoma) of the same genus with catnip; ground ivy.
a.
Of or pertaining to Assam, a province of British India, or to its inhabitants.
a.
Running without control; running along the line without a train; as, a wild-cat locomotive.
n. sing. & pl.
A native or inhabitant of Siam; pl., the people of Siam.
n. sing. & pl.
The language of the Siamese.
n.
Same as Catchup, and Ketchup.
a.
Of or pertaining to Siam, its native people, or their language.
n.
A tall rush or flag (Typha latifolia) growing in marshes, with long, flat leaves, and having its flowers in a close cylindrical spike at the top of the stem. The leaves are frequently used for seating chairs, making mats, etc. See Catkin.