Black part-SIamese

Question
How can you tell if a black kitten is part-Siamese, if the mother isn't or if the mother is unknown? There are just not as many unspayed female Siamese pets who "get out" and mate with the local toms as there were 20 years ago.

I've had 2 all-black cats who had Siamese mothers and I love this mix. I wish this were developed as a sub-breed, complete with blue eyes--that would be gorgeous! They had the Siamese M-rowl when they wanted something from me and a more gentle m-rowl when they wanted to announce their presence. They had somewhat pointy faces and really long skinny tails, one with a kink in it, which they also used to communicate. They were exceptionally intelligent and independent.

Small kittens don't have the noises or the faces, so all I know to go by is an extra long tail. Are there any other characteristics that might show up in black kittens? I'm looking for a female, if that matters.

My last cat died in March from kidney failure just before his 19th birthday, and his predecessor, a female, died from feline leukemia at age 14, just before the vaccine was developed. I really want another one to spend my last 20 years with.

Thanks for any suggestions you might have.


Answer
Hi Kathy.  Unfortunately, there isn't any way to tell if a cat is a Siamese mix without knowing its ancestory.  The long body, pointy face, and big ears may or may not be evident in young kittens.  The best you can do to try to ensure you get a kitty with that great Meezer personality is to buy or adopt a Siamese or known Siamese mix.  

I realize that the cost of a purebred may prohibit you from buying a kitten, but many breeders sell retired show cats at a low cost, or adopt them out at no cost.  This may be an option for you if you'd be willing to take a kitty a couple years old.

And, amazingly, purebred cats account for a lot of shelter animals.  You could see about putting yourself on a waiting list at your local shelter for a Siamese or Siamese mix that comes in.

This may help you some, too.  This is a link to a nationwide (United States) Siamese rescue organization.  It has lots and lots of Siamese-mix kittens (some black) for adoption.  You can find the ones closest to your region by clicking either Kansas, California, Texas, or Virginia.  Most of them do ship.  

http://www.siameserescue.org/