A Thai cat, or old-style Siamese, looking into the camera with bright blue eyes.
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Thai

With their pointed coats, almond-shaped blue eyes, and short, soft, luxurious fur, you may think the Thai cat is the same as a Siamese cat. They’re both Wichien Maat landrace breeds from Thailand, formerly known as Siam, but the Thai cat is the “old-style” Siamese, before breeders and fanciers preferred the slender, elongated look we know today. The Thai cat, or…

Statistics
Life Span
12 to 16 years
Length
Medium
Weight
8 to 15 pounds
Country Of Origin
Thailand
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