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The Siamese cat’s coat is based on the color cream and can have one of four colors: lilac point, seal point, blue point or chocolate point, and these are the 4 colors that are accepted in all associations around the world. The color appears on the Siamese cat’s nose, ears, paws and tail. This appearance of part creamy and part pointed is a result of a mutation of an enzyme that is involved in the melanin production, and this enzyme can not work at a normal body temperature, only in cool temperature. The Siamese cat is pointed in his face and legs only because these parts are being cooled by the passage of air through the Siamese cat’s sinuses. Because of his special traits, the Siamese cat actually has dark points for camouflage on his coat. He is much less active at night then most cats, his hearing ability gets reduced in time (although most Siamese are not deaf) and because blue eyes are in lack of structure which increases blurry light in other cat breeds.

Tyndall's phenomenon- The Siamese cat’s eyes are blue due to the partial albinism gene. The Siamese has very little pigment in the eyes, sometimes no pigment at all, and the color blue is actually a reflection of white light from the Retina. The strength of the blue color in the Siamese cat’s eyes can range from pale-blue to deep blue-violet.    

Seal Point Siamese Cat: Seal point was the first Siamese that was brought to United States. His original name was "Royal and he was not considered a real Siamese because his colors were not strong at that time. Colors: Fawn to cream, on the belly and chest the colors are lighter. The eyes are deep blue. Points: Deep brown almost black, nose leather and paws pads are at the same color as the points.  

Lilac Point Siamese Cat: Lilac point Siamese was accepted by the CFA in 1950, but is still quite rare. Colors: Glacial white with no shedding, the eyes are bright blue. As a lilac point Siamese ages, his body still remains in very light colors. They are actually the lightest Siamese of all 4 colors. Points: The coloring is very light, nose leather and paws pads are lavender-pink.  

Chocolate Point Siamese Cat: Chocolate point Siamese was also accepted by the CFA in 1950, although they exist almost as long as the seal point Siamese. Colors: White to ivory with no shedding. As the chocolate point Siamese ages, the contrast between the body and the points gets noticeable. The eyes are deep blue. Points: Milk chocolate brawn, his nose leather and paws pads are cinnamon-pink.  

Blue Point Siamese Cat: Blue point Siamese was accepted by the CFA in 1930 and became the second recognized point color Siamese. Colors: Bluish-white. The eyes are bright blue. As the blue point Siamese ages, the contrast between the body and the points gets noticeable. Points: Gray, nose leather and paw pads are slate gray.