The Burmese Cat Profile
Your guide to the history, characteristics and personality of the Burmese Cat

History of the Burmese Cat
The history of the Burmese cat goes back 500 years in the country of Burma. The Burmese we know today is actually a cross-breed between 'Wong Mau', an oriental type cat and the Siamese cat. The original signature color of the Burmese cat was sable. During the 1960s breeders began to produce other colors dominantly of the champagne variety.  Many 'purists' objected to these new burmese types and so for awhile non-sable-colored Burmese cats were referred to as 'Malayan'. 

Appearance of the Burmese Cat
What makes a cat a Burmese cat?  Because of its cross-breeding history the Burmese cat closely resembles the Siamese cat breed. The U.S. raised Burmese are rounder and stalkier than breeds in other countries. Its fur is super short and compact but extremely dense. Burmese cats in the U.S. come only in sable, champagne, blue and platinum coat colors but come in many different color varieties in other countries.

Personality of the Burmese Cat
This cat has an extremely playful  personality and can remain quite kitten-like through adulthood. Burmese cats are extremely friendly with family and strangers and crave lots of attention. If you decide on a Burmese cat but your home doesn't have many visitors consider getting a companion cat for your  Burmese kitty. The Burmese cat gets lonely easily.

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