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Burmese Cat
History/ profile of Burmese cat
The Burmese cat, or, as they are often called, the Burmese
originates as a Siamese breed of cats and from the "copper cats"
of Burma (now called Myanmar). It was here that these cats were bred and kept
by the priests of the temple and cherished by the social elite for centuries.
It is said that cats were so respected that they were given
their own servants, whose task was to take care of them and make sure that they
were not harmed.
The Burmese cats we see today are the descendants of a cat
named Wong Mau, which was brought from Burma to America in 1930 and bred with
American Siamese.
American and British breeders have developed completely
different standards of the breed of Burmese, which is unusual for thoroughbred
domestic cats.
Initially, Burmese cats were dark brown (sable), but are now
available in a wide variety of colors.
Their official recognition also varies according to the
standard. The Burmese cat breed was officially recognized in 1936 by the Cat
Lovers Association (CFA) and then by the GCCF in the UK in 1952.
Today, the Burmese cat is considered one of the most popular
breeds, both in the UK and in other countries of the world.
Burmese cat |
Characteristics of the Burmese cat breed
Adaptability 10/10
Attachment to the family 10/10
Gaming activity 08/10
intelligence 10/10
General health 06/10
Wool fallout 03/10
Friendliness to children 10/10
Friendly to dogs 09/10
Love for meows 08/10
Burmese cat breed
information
The Origin |
Thailand |
lifetime |
15-16 years old |
size |
Average |
weight |
Cats: 4-6 kg, Cats: 3-5 kg |
The type of wool |
shorthaired |
Color |
black, blue, mauve, coffee with milk, chocolate shades |
lifestyle |
Outdoors / indoors |
Burmese cat price |
250-1500 $ |
Description
The Burmese cat is a strong, elegant, and sporty breed that
boasts beautiful shiny hair, which is one of the distinctive features of the
breed.
Burma is medium-sized cats, but they are surprisingly heavy
for their size. They have a large bone structure with a distinct musculature.
Today there are two "types" of Burmese cats, which
are "common" in the cat community. There is a British and American
Burmese cat. The biggest differences between both breeds are the shape of the
body and the head.
For more information, the British Burmese cat has a slender
and long body, a wedge-shaped head, large pointed ears, and almond-shaped eyes.
While the American Burmese cat is thicker, has a rounded face, ears wider at
the base, and round eyes.
Adult males of this breed weigh from 4 to 6 kg, and females
from 3 to 5 kg. Their height is from 25 to 30 cm. Live Burmese about 15-16
years.
Both types will have the same coat, which will consist of
short and thin fur. Their color is solid all over the body.
The American Burmese is dominated by shades of sable
(black), blue, platinum (lilac), coffee with milk, while the British Burmese
cat - mauve, brown, shades of chocolate, turtle.
No matter what "type" of Burmese cat you choose,
both versions of the breed, American and British, are known for their unique
social and playful temperament and constant vocalization.
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Personality
The Burmese cat is one of the most sociable and oriented
people of all domestic cat breeds. Burma likes to establish very close
ties with its owners and other pets.
Burma is known as a pleasant, affectionate, and cheerful cat
that loves to be part of the family. They crave human contact without loving
anything more than being involved in everything that happens in their
environment.
They are quite sociable and extremely social in nature, and
so they need to be busy to avoid boredom. They get along very well with the
children, which is another reason why they are such wonderful pets.
Warning: life with a Burmese cat is addictive. If you're not
careful, she'll soon wrap you with her velvety tail.
Common Diseases
This breed of cats has a life expectancy of 15-16 years if
they are properly taken care of and fed with proper good quality food. The
record holder of the breed is a Burmese cat in Australia, who survived to 27
years.
It is known that Burma suffers from several hereditary
health problems that are worth knowing if you plan to share your home with one
of these energetic, cheerful cats.
namely:
- hypokalemia
- gangliosidosis
- amyloidosis
- sensitive skin (cat hyperesthesia).
Approved by veterinarians, a well-balanced diet will help
prevent some diseases. Regular check-ups with your veterinarian will help you
find problems that can escalate into pain and discomfort for your feline buddy.
Also, don't forget to keep an eye on the annual vaccines.
How to take care of a Burmese cat?
The Burmese cat does not require special care. Weekly
cleaning and mashing of stashes are all you need to keep their wool in good
condition with a good shine. Regularly trim the nails of your Burmese kitten and
clean your ears if they look dirty.