We are passionate about Siamese Cats . . . and Ska Music
 

We care very deeply about the welfare of our animals and the environment


We use exclusively compostable litters - Pine and Cedar.  We are also avid cycling enthusiasts.
Our cats bring us tremendous joy. We take great pleasure in seeing the happiness our kittens bring to others.

         WE  ALSO MARCHING BANDS
       

We are committed to preserving the original characteristics of the breed. The Traditional Siamese is an intelligent and affectionate, long lived cat - often living into their teens and twenties. There is nothing extreme about the Traditional Siamese, they are long elegant and muscular. Their head show what was called a "modified wedge" shape  (That's breed standard lingo to say more like a triangle than a common British Domestic Short Hair or say a Persian. . . .

Their heads aren't really apple shaped as the American  colloquial "Apple head" implies, but they do seem round compared to the very extreme cats that began to develop during the later part of the twentieth century.



ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT:

1) Misty Malarkey Ying Yang, Amy Carter
2) Tian O'Shain  IV, Circa 1905
3) Mrs. Robert Locke holding Bankok, Siam, and Calif
4) Cora belonging to Mrs. Armitage circa  1911
5) Duen Ngai, Kalohom, and Khromata 1905 

Breed Clubs have come to recognize these and other Oriental type cats as separate breeds unto themselves. The word Siamese  now  refers to a "Breed Group" in some organizations, including the Traditional Siamese (mother to all Siamese cats)  but also the new "Modern Siamese/ Extreme Wedge", Snowshoe Siamese, Color Point Siamese and Oriental breeds. and showing many different point colors including flame point and lynx point cats.  The word Siamese brought about some confusion as it's meaning changed from one breed of cat to a breed group including many recognized breeds of Siamese type cats.  Just as there are different types of Retrievers - Labrador Retrievers are very different from Newfoundland Retrievers or Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, yet they are all "Retrievers".   Various breed clubs each developed thier own interpretation of the Siamese standard describing thier "ideal" Siamese.  Differences between these ideals are substantial and not all breed clubs will recognise Siamese bred to different standard.  For example, the ACA recognises only the four original colours : Seal, Blue, Chocolate and Lilac, and will not register a Lynx, Tortie or Cream Point Siamese. How these types of Siamese are classified differs somewhat between breed clubs  but refers to cats originating from the Traditional Siamese - the long, robust, pointed cats with *moderately* wedge shaped heads, imported to England from Thailand - the region formally known as Siam.  

Read more about the history and development of the Siamese and Balinese cat here

The Siamese genetic includes many different color points.
2TONE Siamese specializes in producing stunning  Lilac Frost Point Balinese cats.    
Left to Right :  Lilac , Seal , Blue & Chocolate Point, Snowshoe Siamese, Flame Point Siamese and Lilac Point Balinese



There are times when breeders may need to seek out cats of either a more "classic/modern" or "traditional/historic" look to balance the results in their lines,  Siamese and Balinese cats should never appear "extreme" in any way - neither emaciated or bat eared as the extreme wedge cats sometimes do nor cobby.



We are expressly concerned with providing cats of a high quality of health and character.  We are very concerned when any breeder compromises health or temperament to breed to a specific look or type. We do not support designer breeds - breeds which  cannot  survive without a high degree of human intervention, when we hear of dogs or cats with congenital eye problems, that deliver only by cesarean or breeds which have other predominant health or behavioral problems we are very concerned.  We do not breed kink tails or cross eyes, and  we regard declawing procedures as cruel and inhumane.  

We ask all new families to sign an agreement promising they will never declaw thier kitten.   The only cercumstance this may be acceptable is if recommended by a vet for the health and welfare of the cat or kitten - in such an event we recommend seeking a second opinion, removing possible hazzards such as unsafe carpeting, and as a very last resort, to pursue the modern laser procedure which desensitizes the nerve in the toe, leaving claws intact and does not require the severing of the toes.  We warn that declawing may contribute to long term nerve damage, and behavioural problems and will not gaurantee the health or behaviour of any cat or kitten subject to these procedures.  We are not concerned with furniture or carpeting - and expect that adequate scratching posts, toys and natural deversions will be made available to your kitten.  We do offer support and suggestions on occasion that challenges arise - however when leather couches or other objects are placed before family members (we consider our kittens family members) we would prefer to assist in the rehoming of the kitten as such sentament demonstrates a lack of commitment that we would expect of any pet owner.

We consider the Traditional Siamese to be the most stable, and long lived of all Siamese breed types (just my well researched but highly biased opinion).  These principles have been the guiding ethic for 2Tone Siamese.

        We do not: breed cross eyes or kink tails, we do not participate in cat shows & we do not declaw our cats
 


We do not show our cats.  Traveling and exhibiting is extremely stressful for cats. They are exposed to many different pathogens and stressors while being handled and transported during cat shows.  We do not believe that placing well in a cat show will guarantee health or temperament.  We believe that breeders who are concerned with the health and preservation of the breed are most qualified to interpret the breed standards produced by their supporting breed clubs and organizations.  Though we respect the dedication of such breeders and value the contribution made by cat shows, we also know that our cats are happier at home with their families than traveling and exhibiting. Their happiness is important to us - more important than ribbons and recognition.  We are most interested in seeing the happiness that our kittens bring to others.  If you are  interested in showing your Traditional Siamese kitten let us know so that we can help to best meet your needs.