History

The origin of the Balinese cats is quite a mystery. When some attribute the origin to the Siamese-Angora or Siamese-Persian crossing, others consider a spontaneous mutation as the source of this longhaired gene. Believed to have originated in the early 1900s, this Siamese with long hair was registered with CFF in the year 1928.

Appearance

A longhaired Siamese, the Balinese cat could be differentiated from its Siamese cousins by a slight fringe on the underbelly. The firm-muscled cat is slim at the shoulders and hips. The soft and silky coat requires less grooming and the breed comes in a variety of colors including chocolate, blue, seal, lilac, cream, red and lynx. It has almond shaped eyes, large, pointed ears and long, straight nose. There are two varieties of Balinese – traditional and contemporary. The traditional ones have a long coat, while the contemporary variety has a much shorter coat. The average height of a male Balinese cat is 12 – 16 pounds.

Color

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Personality

The breed is known for its loving temperament and bonds closely with their owner. Balinese cats demand more attention and tend to get mischievous when they are bored. Basically an intelligent breed, the Balinese cats have a demonstrative and affectionate manner.

Health Concerns

The average life-span of the breed is 10 – 14 years. Contemporary breed is more prone to health problems than the traditional ones.

Recognized By

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