Thai Blue Point
The Thai Blue Point is the blue-pointed variety of the Thai (traditional Siamese) — a blue-grey pointed colourpoint cat with the rounder, more moderate head of the traditional Siamese rather than the extreme wedge of the modern show Siamese.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Origin
Thailand
Lifespan
12–16 years
Weight
3–5.5 kg (6.5–12 lbs)
Height
25–30 cm (10–12 in)
Exercise
10 to 20 min/day
Diet
Obligate carnivore — high-quality wet and dry food.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Genus
Felis
The Story
The Thai Blue Point is the blue-pointed variety of the Thai (traditional Siamese) — a blue-grey pointed colourpoint cat with the rounder, more moderate head of the traditional Siamese rather than the extreme wedge of the modern show Siamese. Blue pointing is produced by the dilute gene acting on the seal gene, creating the characteristic cool blue-grey colouration of the points against a pale, bluish-white body. The Thai Blue Point shares all the personality characteristics of the Thai (and by extension, the Siamese) — highly vocal, social, and demanding — but with the more moderate facial structure that makes the traditional type healthier overall.
Also Known As
Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
Source: wikimedia
Same moderate body type as the Thai — rounded applehead, medium-sized well-muscled body. The points (face mask, ears, legs, and tail) are blue-grey (cool blue-grey, the dilute of seal). The body is glacial white to pale grey-white. Deep blue eyes.
Grooming
Low
Shedding
Low
Coat Length
short
Coat Type
smooth
Brushing
1x-Weekly
Bathing
Rarely
Coat Colors
Recognized By
Source: wikimedia
Temperament & Personality
Same as Thai and Siamese — highly vocal, social, demanding, intelligent, and people-dependent.
Personality Scores
Adaptability
4/5Attention Need
3/5Friendliness
4/5Playfulness
3/5Protectiveness
1/5Living Profile
Ideal Space
Apartment
Daily Exercise
10 to 20 min/day
Ideal Weather
18°C to 32°C
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor-Preferred
Cognitive Benchmarks
Adaptability
40%
Attention
30%
Playfulness
30%
Communication Style
Vocal Profile
loud
Stress Signals
excessive vocalisation, pica, over-grooming, clinginess
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •Minimal grooming. High social needs — pairs recommended. Same care as Thai/Siamese. Regular dental care.
Nutrition Notes
Traditional blue-point Siamese. Same health as Siamese. Amyloidosis. Thai Tamra Maew documented.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Senior Care
Same as Siamese. Amyloidosis. PRA. Tamra Maew documented. Blue-point traditional Siamese. 15-20 years.
Wellbeing Activities
Nutrition & Sustenance
Daily Calories (Adult)
350 kcal
Daily Calories (Young)
250 kcal
Recommended Foods
Foods to Avoid
Health Overview
Same as Thai/Siamese — amyloidosis, PRA, HCM, dental disease. The more moderate face of the Thai type means fewer brachycephalic issues than the extreme modern Siamese.
Common Conditions
Price Estimates
Pricing Guide
Average estimates as of 2025
Traditional Siamese. Tamra Maew documented. India: perfect climate fit.
Purchase Price
$500 to $1,500
Adoption Fee
$50 to $300
Data from 2025
Fun Facts
The blue point is described in the ancient Thai manuscript Tamra Maew as the "Winged Cat" or "Butterfly Cat" — the cool blue-grey pointing against the pale body was considered one of the most auspicious colour combinations.
Blue-point Siamese were the second colour of Siamese to be recognised after the original seal point — a pair of blue-point Siamese were exhibited at a British cat show in 1896, just over a decade after the first seal points arrived in Britain.
