Red Flame Point Siamese
There are few cats as rare as the Siamese flame point. Not only do they have a unique coat, but they are also a relatively new breed with a large following. But when did the Fire Siamese Cat appear, and why is it so popular ?
Flame Point Kitten
The Flame Point Siamese Cat (also known as the Red Point Siamese) is a rare Siamese cat that was bred to display the red point pattern. It is called by many names all over the world; Some cat registries do not register it and classify it as the Red Point Shorthair. These cats love attention and will respond to that attention by constantly climbing and sitting on you.
- Height: 15–21 inches
- Weight: 8–14 pounds
- Lifespan: 14–20 years
- Colors: Flame point
- Temperament: Dignified, caring, intelligent
2-Red cats were not born until the 30'S
In the 1930s many breeders worked for years to perfect the breed, and it took several attempts.
3- 3.75% of all flame point Siamese cats are male
It is not certain why this is, but it is interesting to note that most Flame Point Siamese cats are male.
Temperament & Intelligence of the Red Point Siamese Cat
The Flame Point Siamese cat has a reputation for being the friendliest of the breeds and is often considered dog-like because it tends to follow you around the house. He loves being with people and can suffer from separation anxiety if you are away for too long. It is also very active and fast. One of the most interesting things about him is that he is a loud cat who regularly fills in on conversations with himself.
The Flame Point Siamese is also very intelligent and can sense your mood and change its behavior accordingly. He can follow simple commands and will often try to control any other animals you have in the home, including dogs.
What is a Flame Point Siamese Personality?
Can fire tip siamese live with other animals
Yes, especially when it comes to other cats, the Flame Point Siamese cat is one of the friendliest breeds. Even later in age, when many other breeds are too set in their ways to accept a new member into the household, they typically get along well with other cats.
Are Flame Point Siameses hypoallergenic?
For some people, having a dream about their cat is a dream that doesn't exacerbate their allergies. Unfortunately, no cat breed is truly hypoallergenic, because all cats produce allergens in their saliva. Their saliva coats their fur when they wash, and allergens are released into the air as the saliva dries. Therefore, Siamese kittens with a flame point are not hypoallergenic. But some people with allergies may react less severely to them because their fur is short and soft. Therefore, it may require less licking to keep you clean.
Are Flame Point Siamese cats rare ?
Depending on where you live, Siamese cats with a flame point fall somewhere between "fairly rare" and "non-existent due to registration rules." Where it is accepted as a possible Siamese color, it is still somewhat rare, with traditional colors remaining more popular and sought after.
But besides flame-point pedigree cats, there are plenty of kittens still born from accidental (or intentional) matings between cats of different breeds, mixed breeds, or unknown ancestry. In the UK for example, over 92% of cats are believed to be mixed breeds. Less than 1% are purebred Siamese. So you are more likely to meet a mixed cat with flame point coloring than a pure breed cat!
Flame Point Siamese Health Issues
Whether or not your Siamese-looking cat can be officially registered as Siamese, they likely have quite a bit of Siamese heritage. This is likely to affect their general health.
Siamese kittens are prone to heart and respiratory diseases, vision problems, and kidney failure. Point-colored cats are susceptible to most types of inherited diseases as Siamese kittens , since they have so many Siamese ancestry. But there is evidence that these diseases actually manifest less frequently, as they benefit from a broader genetic pool due to crossbreeding.
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