Many legends surround the Siamese cat, and there is one particularly endearing myth which associates the creation of the Siamese with the journey of Noah's Ark. In a story from a book entitled Animals and Man, by George Cansdale, a description was given of the boredom of the animals in the Ark during their long journey, and of their ways of alleviating it. The Siamese, it says, originated through interspecies mating, with the ape falling in love with the lioness who then produced the first cat. This type of mating leaves much to imagination but, so the story goes, it gave birth to the character of the Siamese, which is said to have the "attributes of an ape and the bravery of the lion". The Siamese cat originated from Thailand, formerly known as Siam. These cats were held in such high esteem in their native country that no one except the King and members of the royal family were permitted to own them. They were originally known as Royal points. Written records reveal that Siamese cats, in their country of origin, were venerated as guardians of the temples.

When a person of high rank died, it was usual to select one of these cats to receive the dead person's soul. The cat was then removed from the royal household and sent to one of the temples to spend the rest of its days living a ceremonial life of great luxury, with monks and priests as its servants. These cats were reputed to eat the finest foods from gold plate and to recline on cushions made of the most opulent materials, which had been provided by the departed one's relatives in an attempt to receive good fortune and blessings. Once they became temple cats, they were supposed to have special powers and could intercede for the soul of the dead person. Years ago features such as crossed eyes and kinked tail were looked on as characteristics of the breed and many legends exist as to their origin. It was said that a Princess of the Royal House of Siam used her cat's tail as a ring-stand while she was bathing. The kink in the tail prevented the rings from falling off and being lost.

Return to list of cat breeds Cattery: Carmelkats (ACFA, CFA, TICA) Location: North Central ArkansasPet cats/kittens altered prior to placement. Works with other breeds: Burmese, Khao Manee Notes: Written health guarantee. Seal and blue point. Author of "Thailand, A Cat Superpower," a chapter in Martin Clutterbuck's _Siamese Cats: Legends and Reality_ (Bangkok, Thailand: White Lotus, 2004) Works with other breeds: Chausie, Siamese Location: SF Bay AreaScreen for PK deficiency. Seal and blue point. Works with other breeds: Siamese Contact Cloud City Thai by: Location: DC metropolitan areaAlso located in Florida. Works with other breeds: Burmese, Siamese, Tonkinese Breeder's Statement: I breed Burmese cats from traditional American lines. Genetic diversity is very important to me, and for this reason, I have imported cats from Thailand (Burmese, Tonkinese, and Siamese) to be used in my Burmese breeding program. As a result, I now breed a small number of imported Tonkinese and Siamese cats.

Contact Indianspring Thai by: Cattery: SiamBaliRags (ACFA, CFA, TICA)Westie Puppies For Sale OhioScreen for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and PKD. Dz Weight Loss Zone Works with other breeds: Balinese, Ragdoll, Siamese, TonkineseComplete Auto Repair Olney Il Contact SiamBaliRags Thai by:Also located in Washington DC. Cattery: Blue Eyes (ACA, CFA) Location: St. Mary's CountySeal, blue, chocolate, lilac, lynx, and snowshoe. wedge head style occasionally. Works with other breeds: Colorpoint Shorthair, Siamese, Snowshoe Breeder's Statement: We operate a holistic "green" cattery with your kitten's best interest at heart. We feed all our cats and kittens a grain-free, all natural diet to give them biologically appropriate nutrients without harmful additives, by-products, or fillers.

We use natural, chemical free, biodegradable litter. Kittens are imprinted at birth and raised underfoot in our immaculate 6500 square foot home (not in cages). Our kittens are very friendly, outgoing, affectionate, and well socialized. Please read the testimonials on our website, and view the 'customer photos' album on our Facebook page. Everyone LOVES our kittens! Each kitten goes home with a kitten care package (wet and dry food, DVD with photos and videos of your kitten, etc). Spay/Neuter surgery is included. We breed for quality, not quantity. Contact Blue Eyes Thai by: Cattery: Thai Dee Maew (ACA)Red, cream, tortie, torbie, seal, chocolate and white. Works with other breeds: Balinese, Khao Manee, Oriental Longhair, Oriental Shorthair, Siamese Breeder's Statement: This cattery is owned by an official ACA expert on the native cats of Thailand who writes standards for the registries and exhibits rare Thai cats at various shows both in Thailand and the USA. Thai Dee Maew has imported original and foundation lines from Thailand.

Thai Dee Maew is a small cage-free cattery based in a clean, loving home environment with plenty of room for our cats to run, play and exercise without being overcrowded. We specialize in and have a strong passion for breeding, preserving and promoting rare native cats of Thailand as well as educating the public about their history. Our Balinese and Oriental Longhairs primarily go to homes where people have allergies to cats as our lines are proven not to trigger allergic reactions. Our kittens are: microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, treated with Revolution, heath guaranteed and well-socialized. They come with a kitten care pack including food, information booklets, toys, a blanket, health record and a lifetime of breeder support! Contact Thai Dee Maew Thais by: Notes: Regional and Breed Winner lines. Member, TICA Thai breed committee. Cattery: Sandypoints (ACFA, CFA, TICA)Seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac point. Thailand Pet Passport Regulations Unless otherwise stated, the regulations below apply to domestic dogs

Owners of other pets should refer to item 11. Thailand's pet import regulations do not require that your dog or cat be microchipped with an ISO 11784 pet microchip that is a 15 digit and non-encrypted, however, microchips are an important part of pet identification and will better ensure that you are contacted should your pet be separated from you. Need a scanner to read your pet's microchip? You must obtain an Import Paper from the Department of Livestock Development in advance of your pet's arrival if you are importing 3 or more pets or plan to stay in Thailand for more than 6 months. You should also contact officials at the International Quarantine Station at the point of entry to inquire about procedures involved with your pet'sAn application request to import live animals into the country is your pet is located in a country that has not had any rabies incidents in the past 12

months, a vaccination card/certificate is required for each pet, clearly displaying your pet's current rabies vaccination, including the vaccine's manufacturer, batch number and expiration. The rabies vaccination must have been administered between 21 days prior to arrival in Thailand and not more than 12 months prior to arrival. Additionally, your dog must have been vaccinated against Leptospirosis not less than 21 days prior to travel. vaccinated, your dog should be tested for Leptospirosis with negative result during the 30 (thirty) days prior to theAll pets must be vaccinated against other significant infectious or contageous diseases (Distemper, Hepatitus, and Parvovirus) with an approved vaccine at least 21 days prior to departure from theCats must be vaccinated against rabies and Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV). Thailand does not require a Blood Titer Test (RNATT) for pets entering from any country.

The Veterinary Certificate for Thailand must be completed in English and stamped (endorsed) by the government of the exporting country responsible for the import and export ofIf you are traveling from the United States this would be the State USDA office or the CFIA office if traveling from Canada. If you are not traveling from either of these countries, the governing authority responsible for the import and export of animals should endorse the forms. A copy of your passport must Pets may be subject to up to 30 days of quarantine upon entering Thailand for tests at the quarantine center upon arrival. inspections and tests have acceptable results, your pet will be released to you. Need a Pet Friendly Hotel in Thailand? Entering Thailand by Air Pets can arrive in Thailand in the cabin or as checked baggage or air cargo at Suvarnabhumi International Airport Your pet is not permitted exposure to other animals if they are transiting at any approved intermediate

They shall not be allowed to leave the precinct of the port except to an officially approved transit quarantine area. Thailand requires that puppies and kittens are vaccinated no sooner than 3 months and wait for 30 days prior to entering the country. Thailand does permit the import of American Pit Bull Terriers or American Staffordshire Terriers. Cats and dogs cannot be exported until they have been vaccinated for rabies and wait 30 days. must not be vaccinated for rabies until they reach 3 months of age, so the minimum age for export is 4 months of age. Your pet must also have a health certificate, export permit (when to be exported must be inspected 48 hours before departure at the Airport before the ExportThe export License and Health Certificate shall be issued and collected after the inspection and a copy will be sent to the owner before departure. Rabbits are subject to the same requirements as Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents are not

subject to requirements of rabies vaccination, but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter Thailand. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination. If your pet is not a dog, cat or ferret, and especially if it is a turtle or parrot, you should verify that it is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild FaunaYou will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. participate and enforce CITES regulations. Read More about CITES country may enforce these regulations. to make arrangements to put your pet into quarantine at your expense, return your pet to the country of origin, or euthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are GOT QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS???