Cat breed guide
Siamese
The GCCF describes the Siamese as an outgoing, noisy and highly intelligent cat that demands attention and wants to be part of the family. The very short coat does not need excessive grooming. Cats can be taught to retrieve toys, and lifespan is given as 10 to 15 years.
Siamese at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 3.5 to 5.5 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 3 to 4.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 10 to 15 years
- Coat
- very short and fine in texture, glossy and close lying
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Trainability
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it learns quickly and eagerly
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Cat age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- GCCF, Siamese, https://www.gccfcats.org/Cat-Breeds/Siamese, read 5 Oct 2026
- CFA, Siamese, http://cfa.org/breed/siamese/, read 5 Oct 2026
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.