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Interesting Facts About Siamese Cats -The color of the points in Siamese cats is heat related. Cool areas are darker. -Siamese kittens are born white because of the heat inside the mother's uterus before birth. This heat keeps the kittens' hair from darkening on the points. -Known for their somewhat loud and unusual voice. -First Lady, Lucy Webb Hayes (wife of Rutherford Hayes) is the first person recorded in the United States to own a Siamese cat. -They usually have blue eyes. -They have a genetic fault which causes their eyes to cross with age. -The average lifespan of a siamese cat is 15-20 years. -They are not usually outdoor cats. - Kittens are born without the dark markings and develop them throughout the first weeks of their lives. -The cat in the original movie That Darn Cat was a Siamese. -They are a very talkative breed that have been known to make long speeches. |