 Snowshoe Cat vs. Siamese Cat. What are the differences between these two cat breeds? This Siamese American short hair mix is affectionate and sweet disposition. Snowshoe cat is supplemented by distinctive fur markings and a strong body. The sophisticated Siamese cat looks dressed for an elegant masquerade ball and pale evening wear with chic black accessories and tanzanite blue eyes. The snowshoe has a short, smooth coat that's easy to care for. Snowshoe kittens are born white. Their points begin to develop when they are a few weeks old and dark and as the kitten matures. The body is usually a light cream color ranging from beige or tan with a seal or blue points. Other point colors such as chocolate or lilac are difficult to produce and rarely seen. Those colors also provide little contrast with the white paws. Paw pads and nose leather can be pink, the same color as the points, or a combination of the two. Because snowshoe's pattern is recessive and involves several gene factors, it's difficult to consistently achieve the desired look. No cat has perfect markings. Those who come closest to the ideal, the ones you'll see in the show ring, have an inverted white V between the eyes and over the muzzle, two white mittens in the front, and two white boots in the back. The more symmetrical the markings, the better. Markings that are acceptable but not preferred include a blaze on the face or white markings on the chin, throat, and stomach. It's best if all four feet are solid white with dark points separating the white foot color from the light body color. White that goes too high or too low on the leg or faces a flaw and may put a kitten into the pet quality category depending on her other qualities. In a perfect world, a snowshoe won't have spots of the point color in the white areas or white streaks going from the white areas into the points. A snowshoe glances at you with large, wide eyes of sparkling blue. The eyes are described as walnut-shaped, larger and rounder than the Siamese eye, but not as round as the eye of a Persian. The rectangular body is firm and muscular, but never bulky. The snowshoe resembles a runner, not a wrestler, but is more powerful than she looks. When you pick her up, you may be surprised at how substantial she feels. Medium-large ears top the slightly rounded head, which should be as wide as it is long. Medium-sized paws are oval and tapered to the toes. What the Siamese looks like depends on the breed standard of each particular organization. Most cat associations call for the Siamese to have a svelte but muscular body with long lines. The wedge-shaped head is long in tapering from the narrow point of the nose outward to the tips of the ears, forming a triangle. The unusually large ears are wide at the base, pointed at the tip, giving them the same triangular shape as the head. The short coat of the Siamese has a fine texture. In the cat fancier's association, it comes in four colors, seal point, a pale fawn to the cream body with deep seal brown points and deep brown nose leather and pawpads, chocolate point, an ivory body with milk chocolate colored points and cinnamon pink nose leather and pawpads, blue point, a bluish white body with deep blue points and slate colored nose leather and pawpads, and lilac point, a glacial white body with frosty pinky gray points and lavender pink nose leather and pawpads. The Tika breed standard calls for it to have a modified wedge-shaped head of medium width with rounded cheeks and a muzzle that tapers to a rounded end, much like a tapered garden spade. The head is longer than it is wide, but not to an extreme degree. The eyes have a full almond shape and the ears are medium-sized to slightly large, with the tip pointing outward at a slight angle. The lithe, graceful body is moderately long but not tubular. Medium-length legs are graceful and are supported by medium-sized oval-shaped paws. The tail is as long as the torso, tapering at the tip. The coat is short and silky with pale, off-white body color and dense, even point colors. Hello. This video is sponsored by Beemix Pets. Are you looking for high-quality cat collars at an affordable cost? Check out BeemixPets.com. Use coupon code KittenLife to get 20% off. The Snowshoe is a unique individual who is always interesting to live with. A snowshoe may be the bossy master or mistress of the home, the feline mom who's always checking in on you, the entertaining clown, or the needy best friend. In whatever guys she comes, you can expect her to be smart, active, and affectionate, although she may take her time warming up to visitors. A snowshoe usually chooses a favorite person in the family, but she maintains cordial relationships with everyone. She stays close to the favorite person and can often be seen leading them to something of the snowshoe's interest. Snowshoes are smart and will often learn to open doors or perform tricks, including running feline agility courses. They like to play fetch, may walk on a leash, and enjoy dabbling in running water. Some even take to swimming. This is an active cat who can often be found perching on top of the refrigerator or some other vantage point from where he can survey all that's going on. Thanks to their Siamese heritage, snowshoes tend to be talkers. Fortunately, they have a soft, melodic voice that's easy on the ears. Plan to carry on many interesting conversations with your snowshoe, she'll want to know all about your day, how you feel about the local school board election, and whether you think dinner will be soon. He won't hesitate to register any complaints with you about her meals or accommodations, but this sweet-tempered cat knows you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. Snowshoes are mellow and generally get along with other pets, including dogs. That said, it's certainly possible to end up with one who prefers to be the center of your world, and will do best as an only cat. Perhaps the most important thing to know about Siamese is they are talkative and opinionated. They will tell you exactly what they think, in a loud, raspy voice, and they expect you to pay attention and act on their advice. Siamese cats are extremely fond of their people. They like to be helpful and will follow you around and supervise your every move. When you are sitting down, a Siamese will be in your lap, and at night he will be in bed with you, probably under the covers with his head on the pillow. The Siamese is highly intelligent, agile, athletic, and loves to play. Keep his busy brain active with puzzle toys, and his body exercised with teaser toys he can chase and a big cat tree he can climb. Never leave him without any form of entertainment, or at the very least decided your toilet paper rolls and tissue boxes look better empty. Do not get them if living with a chatty busybody would drive you insane. On the other hand, if you enjoy having someone to talk to throughout the day, they can be your best friend. Just be sure you have time to spend with this demanding and social cat. They do not like being left alone for long periods, and if you work during the day it can be smart to get two of them so they can keep each other company. Choose a snowshoe or Siamese if you will enjoy spending time with and interacting with your cat. A snowshoe in Siamese likes company and would prefer not to be home alone all day. If you work long hours, she'll appreciate having a feline or canine friend. Brush a snowshoe's short coat once or twice a week to remove dead hair and distribute skin oils. The short, fine coat of the Siamese is easily cared for with weekly combing to remove dead hair and distribute skin oils. Brush the teeth to prevent periodontal disease. Daily dental hygiene is best, but weekly brushing is better than nothing. It's a good idea to keep them as an indoor only cat to protect them from diseases spread by other cats, attacks by dogs or coyotes, and the other dangers that face cats who go outdoors, such as being hit by a car. Cats who go outdoors also run the risk of being stolen by someone who would like to have such a beautiful cat without paying for it. The active and social snowshoe and Siamese are a perfect choice for families with children and cat-friendly dogs. She will play fetch as well as any retriever, learns tricks easily, and appreciates the attention she receives from children who treat her politely and with respect. 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