Siamese cats are the supermodels of the cat world - hands down. Elegant, playful, curious, affectionate, intelligent, and energetic, this breed is one of the most versatile cats you'd ought to find.

Siamese cats are known to be the oldest domesticated felines and were symbols of royalty in Siam, now known as Thailand. They were considered so sacred that only monks and the royal family were allowed to raise them. Soon after, in the 1800s, Siamese cats were presented as gifts to noblemen and women who visited Siam from across the globe, who then began to breed them. Thus began the era of the world's most versatile cat. Siamese cats are born white and are known to be partial 'albinos'. As they grow, they start to develop colour at the extremities, i.e. ears, paws, and tail.

The breed comes in two varieties - traditional and modern. Traditional cats have rounder bodies, whereas modern Siamese cats have sleeker bodies. And while all seems perfect with this breed, there is one characteristic that doesn't please everyone - Siamese cats can be loud, very loud. These cats have a tendency to be very vocal, especially when they wish to convey something. Whilst this is a boon when the cat is in pain or is hurt, it may not be ideal for families who do not enjoy constant meowing.