Lilac Points are the last recognized breed of the Royal Siamese family in the late 1950s. Lilac Points are the palest version among all four original Siamese point colors. They are considered to be the most theatrical and dramatic cats. They have a sense of feeling special in their surrounding humans.

Before their recognition as a Siamese cat breed, they were considered to be a poor quality of blue points Siamese cats. CFA recognized them as a different breed of Siamese cats in 1955 in the United States and in 1960 in Britain.
Today, we’ll discuss all the details of Lilac Point Siamese Cats from color appearance to personality traits. At Siamese Cat World, we’re passionate about discussing this gentle and loving breed of Siamese cats.

Color Traits:

Lilac Points have light-cream pinkish-white bodies with silver/frosty-grey points with a pinkish undertone. The points are the facial mask, ears, tail paws nose leather and paw pads. They are the diluted version of Chocolate Points.

They are also called ‘Frost Points’ and ‘Lavender Points’. They are the palest version of Siamese cats among all other Siamese breeds. They have a paler body which remains pale the whole lifetime.

Personality Traits:

Lilac Point Siamese cats are rare and most dramatic cats. They have a very theatrical and dramatic behaviour which is very loveable. They love to be special in the surrounding humans. They are eager to seek special attention from their owners. Lilac Point Siamese cats are also a good choice for adoption. They are very curious and love to explore. They love to play and spend their time in playful activities.
They are very vocal and communicate frequently very loudly to express their needs and desires. They do not hesitate to tell their owners if they are not liking anything. 

Kittens:

Lilac Points kittens are born white and take more time to develop their coloring than Seal and Blue Points as Chocolate Points. They can be difficult to differentiate from Blue Points when they are young.

Health and Lifespan:

• Lifespan: They typically live between 12 to 15 years, depending on their overall health and care.
• Health Issues:
  Respiratory issue due to short muzzle
  Hip dysplasia
  Asthma

Differentiate Lilac Points from Blue Points:

This question is asked quite often at many forums, TV shows and breeding programs but here’s a detailed answer to this question.

• Lilac Points have light / pale silver-grey points with a pinkish tone on their points and also have pinkish-toned fur on their body.
• Blue Points have dark bluish slate grey or silver points and bluish cold-toned fur on their body.

Some of the blue points have slate-silver points but these silver points are also darker than lilac points. You can see the difference in the image placed above.

You can also read about this beautiful Siamese cat breed from the detailed page of Blue Points Siamese Cats.

Conclusion:

Lilac Point Siamese cats are the most theatrical, dramatic and loveable Siamese breed. With their pink-toned paler soft body, theatrical actions, and dramatical nature, they are known as “Artists” in the Siamese cat family.
If you want to learn more about Lilac Points and other Siamese breeds, be sure to check out our other blog posts at Siamese Cat World!