This is paired well together with their ability to adapt to new situations. They are renowned for their easy-going and laid back character, just as how we associate the color blue as peaceful and calm. People have always observed that blue pointed Siamese have a very different temperament and energy to Siamese cats of a different color. You can either settle them on your shoulder or in a comfortable cat bag as you casually stroll to get some fresh air. These cats seek nothing more but to stay close with you! They love to be carried around wherever you go. The Blue Point coated Siamese tends to darken as they grow older, while the Lilac Point remains white all throughout their life. However, there are some cases that you may find these Siamese cats having lighter, silvery-blue shaded points rather than slate-grey ones, but they always tend to be darker and bluer than the pinkish-toned Lilac Point.Īnother way of knowing the difference between the two Siamese cats is how they end up looking when they start to age. The Blue Point’s contrasting color is of a slate-grey shade, while the Lilac Point appears to have more silver on its grey coat. There’s only a slight difference between the two, and that is the type of color that accents their coat. Blue Point with Tabby Mixīlue Point Siamese cat with a mix of Tabby have adorably colored cream or light grey/bluish fur that is ornamented with stripes either appearing a lot darker in color or something that comes off as blue-grey.īoth the Blue Point and Lilac Point Siamese have a blue-grey coat. The Blue Point Himalayan has blue eyes just like the Siamese, although this is a cat breed with distinctive long-hair that seems quite similar to the Persian cat. Himalayan cats had been brought to life from crossbreeding the Persian cat with Siamese cats. Here are some interesting relatives close to the pure breed: Blue Point Himalayan This is exactly what had happened to the Blue Siamese mixed breed. When two cats of different breeds come together, they will parent a mixed cat breed. It’ll be a sight to see blue-colored siamese cats that look like they've been mixed with another breed. This is when interesting mutations come to fruition. Throughout time, the Siamese also breed with other types of felines. People also ask about other types of this feline in particular. What are other variations of the Blue Point Cat? You’ll find some of these Siamese with lighter, silvery-blue rather than slate-grey points. Today, the modern-day look of this breed now has more white fur than the cold-tone shades. Most of what our predecessors have witnessed is how much cold-tones on a Blue Point had in the past. History reveals that this Siamese cat was the first of these alternate colors to gain an official acceptance in the year 1934. In the past, Blue Point cats were only Siamese Seal Point cats that were accepted by breed associations, as these were considered inferior by the rest. These are found on their faces, the tips of their ears, the ends of their tails, the dominant color of their paws, their nose leather and paw pads.

So, in place of the dark brown/black points, this Siamese variant expresses the respective cold-toned, grey/blue points, and bluish-white body fur instead of the beige/tan. While it’s been mentioned that this breed is closely related to the Seal point as being the diluted version of their nearest relative, their gene relative may have darker tones compared to them. The coloring should have blue cold-tones and a hint of grey. Getting in-depth with the way their coats express colors, you can start by looking at the Blue Point Siamese’s type of shade coating their body. What does a Blue Point Siamese cat look like? This feline is genetically related to the Seal Point, but being a ‘dilute' or a lighter version of the darker Seal Point cat that has a hint of brown. This type of Point Siamese has blue points at the tips of their extremities, but appears to be a diluted version of the seal color. There’s also a bluish part seen on white fur, and in some felines, under their bellies as well. As the name suggests, this breed features a bluish set of fur found on his face, and at the tips of the ears, tail and all extremities. What Is A Blue Point Siamese?Ī blue-point Siamese cat appears quite distinct and does stand out among other breeds. You can brush the coat of your Siamese cat softly and gradually, for once a week. Your Siamese cat needs to interact with other cat-friendly pets and the family on a daily basis Grooming Needs Shedding Tendency: less than most breeds Coat Length Height range: 29 – 31cm Female Blue Point Siamese cat Origin: Thailand Male Blue Point Siamese cat

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