Popular since the 19th century, this cat breed originated in Thailand (formerly known as the Siamese). The Siamese was a parent breed to the Oriental Shorthair, Sphynx, and Himalayan. Most Siamese cats have distinctive markings called "points" which are areas of pigmentation on the face, ears, feet, and tail. Two types of Siamese cats have an "apple" shaped head and a thick body, and the other has a large head and a thin body. Disney's animated movie "Lady and the Tramp" featured a Siamese cat singing a song, demonstrating her intelligence and vocal skills. Many Siamese cats that originated in Thailand have a tip of their tail - a trait that most Siamese breeds have, but you can still see it in street cats in Dubai.