The Traditional Siamese

“Our Siamese are the product of generations of experience. We strive to bring our families true old-style Siamese and Balinese kittens. To tell our story, we have to go back more than 30 years.

Shortly after I married I was gifted two Siamese kittens. They grew up in my family and were there through the years as my family grew. They were my babies and I loved them dearly. They lived to be 13 and 15 years. I still miss them both very much. After their passing our family started searching for a new kitten. We missed having our Siamese babies. I was in for a shock though. The new Siamese breed looked nothing like the beautiful cats I grew up with.

I couldn’t believe how hard it was to find a Siamese kitten. I quickly learned that the Traditional Siamese were in danger of becoming extinct. Thankfully, even though my Mom had retired from breeding, she still had contacts and we were able to track down a large enough gene pool to bring in enough Traditional Siamese to start a new program. I knew I had to help. I am lucky enough to have the experience and the time to do my part.

Our goal is to keep the Traditional Siamese line alive so generations upon generations to come will have a chance to get to know these magnificent creatures.

Our cats are known for their perfect Traditional Pointed look and for their sweet, fun-loving, sometimes crazy personality. If you have owned Siamese in the past you know how unique they truly are. We take pride in not only breeding for the perfect Siamese look but also for the sassy Siamese personality we all love.

We do not breed with the intent to make a profit. This is definitely the wrong business for that. Our yearly health insurance alone is over $17,000 a year! Vet visits, food, litter, toys, licensing, it all adds up. To breed safely and humanely it costs quite a bit and our kittens are priced only to cover the cost with perhaps just a little extra for emergencies.

Our cats receive the best care possible. All of them eat a holistic, high-protein diet and are spoiled.

Please feel free to take a look around and maybe even send a message. You can also check out our Facebook Page @carolinasiamese for the most up-to-date information and pictures.

I hope you enjoy this page as much as we enjoy sharing our kittens with you. Let’s hope once they go to their new homes we will get updates and tons of pictures so we can continue to see them grow! Every baby is special and unique in their very own way. We pride ourselves in knowing each personality and helping every family find their purrfect Siamese!”

What Are The Differences Between Traditional, Classic and Modern Siamese?

Traditional Applehead Siamese, Classic Old-Style Siamese, Modern Wedge-Head Siamese

Traditional Siamese, also known as Appleheads, most closely resemble the original Siamese cats imported from Siam, now known as Thailand. They have fairly round (apple-shaped) heads, rounder eyes, and stockier, more muscular bodies. Males possess an extra pad of fat under their chins, giving their faces a rounder appearance than females. Their ears are similar in size to those of an average domestic cat. They have long legs and tails, albeit not as elongated as other types of Siamese. Although they are short-haired, their coats are plush and soft, sometimes even a bit fluffy, especially in kittens.

Our breeding program focuses on preserving and expanding the Traditional Siamese breed. A mere 20 years ago, these incredible cats nearly vanished as breeders increasingly shifted their focus to the wedge-head variety. The Traditional Cat Association is the only organization that recognizes this type of Siamese as a distinct breed, and we are proud to collaborate with them.

Classic Siamese, sometimes called Old-Style, are a hybrid between the Traditional and Modern types. They possess moderate wedge-shaped heads and faces with more defined muzzles than the Traditional but lacking the extremes of the Modern. Their eyes are almond-shaped, and their ears are slightly larger than those of an average cat. They have longer legs than the Traditional but shorter than the Modern, along with long, thin, tapered tails. Their coats are short, fine, glossy, and smooth, lying flatter against the body than those of Traditionals.

Modern Siamese, also known as Wedge-Heads, exhibit extreme wedge-shaped heads. Their bodies are lean and muscular, with long, delicate legs and long, thin tails. They have wide-set ears, sharply defined faces, elongated muzzles, and extremely slanted blue eyes. Due to these exaggerated features, Wedge-Head Siamese are prone to respiratory, pulmonary, and dental problems.

We do not breed Classic and Modern, Extreme Wedge-Head Siamese. We align with The Traditional Cat Association in the belief that breeders have gone too far with this variant, leading to a host of genetic defects, including breathing and dental issues.

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The Traditional Siamese