Printable Siamese Cat Mask

printable siamese cat mask for kids

Ice-blue eyes, those distinctive dark points and an opinion about absolutely everything - our printable Siamese cat mask is the most talkative design in the cat collection! The Siamese is one of the oldest and most recognisable cat breeds in the world, famous for its striking colouring and its loud, demanding personality. Perfect for cat themed school plays, World Book Day, birthday parties, and very vocal imaginative play.

The Siamese is a cat breed with genuine history - it was kept by Thai royalty for centuries and first appeared in Europe in the 1870s, immediately causing a sensation. A mask with centuries of regal attitude behind it. Every mask comes with a full colour version AND a black and white line art version for colouring in.

5 Interesting Facts About Siamese Cats!

  • Siamese cats are born completely white - the distinctive dark points on their face, ears, paws and tail develop gradually as they're exposed to cooler temperatures, because the colour-producing enzyme only activates in cooler parts of the body.
  • They are the most vocal of all cat breeds - Siamese cats produce a distinctive loud, low-pitched cry called a meezer that sounds remarkably like a human baby crying, and they use it frequently to demand attention.
  • Siamese cats are one of the oldest recognised cat breeds - they originated in Thailand (formerly Siam) where they were kept as sacred temple cats. Their first appearance in Europe was at the Crystal Palace cat show in London in 1871.
  • They are highly social and can become depressed if left alone - unlike many cats, Siamese genuinely need company and do much better in households with other cats or very attentive owners.
  • Traditional Siamese cats had crossed eyes and kinked tails - both were considered signs of good luck in Thailand and were deliberately bred for. Modern breeding has removed these features, but they still occasionally appear.