Siamese vs Thai
Same fields, side by side: weight, lifespan, grooming load, energy and known health risks.
| Siamese | Thai | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5–5.5 kg (5.5–12 lb) | 7–12 lb (3.2–5.4 kg) |
| Length | Body 40–46 cm (16–18 in), tail 28–33 cm | body 15–18 in (38–46 cm), tail 11–13 in |
| Lifespan | 12–20 years | 15–20 years, some into their early 20s |
| Typical price | $400–$1,500 | $600–$1,500 in the US; in China ¥3,000–10,000 |
| Grooming | ●●○○○ | ●○○○○ |
| Shedding | ●●○○○ | ●●○○○ |
| Energy | ●●●●● | ●●●●○ |
| Affection | ●●●●● | ●●●●● |
| Vocalness | ●●●●● | ●●●●● |
| Independence | ●●○○○ | ●●○○○ |
What the numbers say
- Grooming load: Thai is lower than Siamese.
- Energy: Siamese is higher than Thai.