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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.
Burmese Cat
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Burmese
Cat Fact:
The burmese
cat should always be kept as an indoor cat. With its friendly,
affectionate and trusting personality it may get itself into
danger while in the outdoors.
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*ACFA Burmese
Cat Info
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