Welcome to PharoahsGems Siamese & Colorpoint Shorthair!
Our kittens are lovingly raised underfoot to be extremely social and
part of the family. We believe that temperment & health are as important
as the beauty of our cats.
The Siamese cat originated in Thailand, formerly known as
Siam.These cats were held in such high esteem in their native country
that no one except the King and members of the royal family were
permitted to own them. They were originally known as Royal points.
Truly the Cats of Royalty!
Written records reveal that Siamese cats, in their country of origin,
were venerated as guardians of the temples. When a person of high
rank died, it was usual to select one of these cats to receive the dead
person's soul. The cat was then removed from the royal household and
sent to one of the temples to spend the rest of its days living a
ceremonial life of great luxury, with monks and priests as its servants.
These cats were reputed to eat the finest foods from gold plate and to
recline on cushions made of the most opulent materials, which had been
provided by the departed one's relatives in an attempt to receive good
fortune and blessings. Once they became temple cats, they were
supposed to have special powers and could intercede for the soul of
the dead person.
