Really? It looks like one of the blends of Siamese and something else that are out there, there's several I ran into in my research but I can't find the article I read now.
Yup that's fair. Most people I know are more forgiving with exact breeds vs official guidelines. We pick up strays that look cute and try to identify them the best we can. Technically what I have would be a Seal Point assuming the dad is pure Siamese as well, but everyone just calls him Siamese because that's what he fits most closely
I guess the problem is that it can contribute to the mindset that domestic shorthairs are less desirable by framing any unique, unusual, or attractive animal as a purebred, while “normal” animals are left behind.
Many people on Facebook and in my life think "big cat" is synonymous with "Maine Coon". I can't tell them their cat is likely not a Maine Coon, because it's like telling someone their cat is not Special. News flash, all cats are special and I love your cat anyway :)
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u/senanthic Dec 12 '19
It is super cute; the cat in the pic isn’t Siamese.