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The Burmese cat is a foreign shorthair. Original color of the American-type Burmese is solid sable brown, other colors (not recognized in all associations) include blue, champagne, platinum, and tortie colors. They have yellow eyes and a very short satiny coat. They are heavier than they look, as they are very muscular. By the standards of pedigreed cats they are long-lived, many reaching 16 to 18 years. Burmese have very strong voices and are very affectionate, forming a strong bond with their owners. Other characteristics include an inclination to climb curtains and sit on doors. They are easily trained to use a scratching post to help conserve the owner's furniture and carpets. Burmese cats are very friendly and curious even towards complete strangers. They are athletic, brave and humourous, and may show remarkable ingenuity, particularly in finding warm places. Burmese cats canoot be left alone, they must have company. If there aren't any humans, she will play with other cats, even dogs. They prefer human company and tend to follow their owners everywhere, even to the point where they may become a bit disturbing.
ORIGIN: As the name says the Burmese cat came from Burma. It is the oldest oriental breed known in Europe and USA. According to the old document Smud Kot-Pergament from Ayudhya period (1350-1767) the cat known by name Thong-Daeng (cat of copper color) was one of sixteen breeds which resided in temples and were worshiped as cats which bring luck. Those cats were also known by the name Supalak meaning „nice and good trait“. Although known In the 19th century in England as Chocolate Siamese, the Burmese cat breed died out there. Official start of the burmese breed goes to Wong Mau. Cat which was imported in San Francisco, USA from Burma in 1930 by dr. Joseph G. Thompson. She was crossbreeded with Siamese and litters from that mating are the begining of today burmese cat. Those litters where later crosbreeded again with original burmese cats to avoid incest breeding.
STANDARD
Head |
25 Pts |
Roundness |
7 |
Full face w/proper profile |
8 |
Breadth between eyes |
4 |
Ear set and placement |
6 |
Eyes |
10 Pts |
place & shape |
5 |
Color |
5 |
Body & Tail |
25 Pts |
Body |
15 |
Legs & Feet |
5 |
Tail |
5 |
Color |
25 Pts |
Coat |
10 Pts |
Short |
4 |
Texture |
4 |
Close lying |
2 |
Condition |
5 Pts |
Accepted Colors: Sable, Champagne, Blue, Platinum
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