Thai
Body TypeOriental
CoatShort
Weight4 kg
Life Span15-20
OriginThailand
TemperamentSocial, Intelligent, Talkative
Colors & PatternsSeal Point, Blue Point, Chocolate Point, Lilac Point
About the Thai
The old-style Siamese, preserving the rounder head and moderate body of early imports before modern show breeding diverged. Described in centuries-old Thai cat poems. Inquisitive, loving, and very vocal. Treated as a distinct breed by TICA since 2007.
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