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Siamese vs Thai

Side-by-side comparison of personality, body type, lifespan, and care.

Siamese Thailand
Siamese
The Mystical Blue-Eyed Beauty Born in Thailand
Thai Thailand
Thai
The original Siamese in its classic, apple-headed form

Specifications

Item Siamese Thai
Country of Origin タイ タイ
Body Type Oriental Semi-foreign
Coat Length Short Short
Weight 2.5 - 5.5 kg 3.5 - 5.5 kgHeavier
Lifespan 12–20 yearsLonger-lived 12–16 years

Overview

Siamese

The Siamese is one of the most recognizable and vocal cat breeds in the world, distinguished by their striking blue eyes, sleek bodies, and distinctive color-pointed coats. Originating from the temples of ancient Siam, they are intelligent, vocal, and intensely social cats that demand to be at the center of family life. Their strong personalities and deep bonds with their owners make them unforgettable companions.
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Thai

The Thai cat, also known as the Old-Style Siamese or Applehead Siamese, preserves the moderate, rounded body type of the original Siamese cats before modern breeding pushed toward extreme features. With their striking pointed coloration, bright blue eyes, and rounder, more moderate build, they embody the classic Siamese look. Social, vocal, and deeply loyal, they offer the beloved Siamese personality in a more traditional package.
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Common questions about these two breeds

SiameseとThai、体の大きさはどれくらい違いますか?

Siameseは2.5〜5.5kg、Thaiは3.5〜5.5kgが目安です。Thaiのほうが大きめの傾向です。個体差があるため、実際の値は前後します。

Siameseは12〜20年、Thaiは12〜16年が目安です。Siameseのほうが長めの傾向です。個体差があるため、実際の値は前後します。

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