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I have never hidden the fact that I love myself. Really. I LOVE myself.

Ta ta for now


HRH Yao-Lin xx

Meezer Monday

Monty asked me for information on the key points of meezer markings. I decided this would be a perfect opportunity to dedicate this Meezer Monday to the wonder that is the Siamese Cat.

How to spot a Siamese cat by HRH Yao-Lin

To spot a Siamese cat, one must firstly disregard any preconceptions one holds about felines in general.

Siamese cats are aware of their royal ancestry from birth. The littlest Siamese kitten knows that its task is to grace the earth with an air of majestic ethereality. So elegant, so graceful, we do not walk, instead choosing to glide effortlessly as we flit from place to place.

With our creamy base coat, rich coloured points and dazzling blue eyes, we Siamese are magnificent to behold. Some might say we are breathtaking. I would have to agree.

Facts about the Siamese Cat

* All Siamese cats have a creamy base coat with coloured points on their noses, ears, paws, lower legs, tails and, in the Princes, their scrota (hoo has). Some say we look rather like we have been dipped in paint. I prefer to think of my markings as my outfit for a grand ball – gloves and mask.

* The main Siamese cat coat markings are as follows:

Seal Point – extremely dark brown, almost black.

Blue Point - Light/cool grey.

Chocolate point – lighter brown.

Lilac point – pale warm gray.

Out crosses with other breeds developed Siamese-mix cats with points in other cat colours and patterns including red point, lynx (tabby) point, and tortoise-shell ("tortie") point.

* Our points are actually influenced by temperature. Our markings show on the coolest areas of our bodies (ears/paws/tails etc).

* Siamese cats are exceptionally intelligent. 9 out of 10 Siamese cats scored higher in IQ tests than their humans.

* Siamese cats are vocal. We will clearly communicate our wants and our wishes. I would advise any human to listen.

* Siamese cats are known for longevity, some of us reaching up to 19 years of age. This is almost adequate time in which to train our humans.

* If you look closely, you will see that your Siamese kitten is wearing a tiara. This is standard Siamese marking and has been on your kitten since birth. It should never EVER be removed.

For further information, I would recommend this website and this one.




Yours, proud to be Siamese



HRH Yao-Lin