History

Burmese cats are thought to have evolved from a single cat called Wong Mau way back in 1930s when Dr. Joseph Thompson of San Francisco cross bred a Burmese female cat with a Siamese. Though there are two distinct Breed Standards for this dog type - Burmese and Foreign Burmese, it is acknowledged that all Burmese cats are descendants of Wong Mau. The four broadly accepted colors of this breed include sable, champagne, blue and platinum, though there are around 10 different colors with many light shades for this feline breed.

Appearance

Burmese are too heavy for their size that many call them “bricks wrapped in silk.” The coats are extremely soft with satin finish, which require little care. The head is round and the eyes are perhaps the most attractive features of Burmese as they are soulful and irresistibly seductive. Burmese is one of the sweetest cats you would ever own and you could easily get addicted to its timeless charm that no one could own just one! Owning a Burmese could be life time rendezvous for many and the endearing traits and marvelous temperament help them reign over their families with ease.

Color

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Personality

Burmese are highly intelligent and at times they even communicate to their masters using their eyes and soft voices. It usually gets along well with other pets and is particularly fond of children. Highly spirited as a kitten, it grows up to be calm adult. Burmese are extremely people-oriented and they love to participate in many household errands by tagging along enthusiastically, and just like a dog, they can be taken in a car for a ride. Females are much more active than males. If emotionally disturbed, they even sulk to grab the attention and care of the owner.

Health Concerns

Normally healthy, Burmese is susceptible to some disease conditions like Diabetes, Feline polymorphism and eye conditions like Glaucoma and Hypokalaemic myopathy.

Recognized By

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