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Siamese, nicknamed “meezers” are the world’s most recognizable cats

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Vivid blue eyes, striking pointed coats rasping voices and a superior manner make them unforgettable

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The slinky cats date to the 14th century in Thailand, then known as Siam

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The first-known Siamese in the United States was a gift to President Rutherford B. Hayes and first lady Lucy Hayes from the American consul in Bangkok in 1879

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They made their U.K. debut in 1884, gaining the moniker “royal cat of Siam.”

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Siamese kittens are born white and start to develop points a few weeks later

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They’re one of the oldest cat breeds

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the world’s oldest living cat was a 30-year-old Siamese named Scooter who even got his own entry in the Guinness Book of World Records

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A Siamese kitten can cost you anywhere from around $250 to $1000