Burmese

Weight: 8 - 12 pounds
Life span: 15 - 20 years
CFA rank: 16

Breed History | Background:

Breed began in 1930 in San Francisco when Dr. Joseph Thompson brought home a walnut-brown female cat he named Wong Mau from Burma and selectively bred her with Siamese males.
Breed quickly grew in popularity, but hybrid versions began showing up in cat shows. In response, the Cat Fanciers Association withdrew its recognition of the Burmese in 1947.
With pure Burmese lines re-established, the CFA granted championship status in 1957.

Cat Look:

Sports a short, satin-to-the-touch coat that comes in sable, champagne, blue, platinum, lilac, fawn, red, cream, chocolate, cinnamon and tortoiseshell patterns.
Conveys a look of innocence with its giant, expressive round eyes that are green or golden.
Round-shaped Body is medium build, muscular, stocky and sturdy.

Behavioral concerns:

Thoroughly enjoys games of fetch, acting like a feline Labrador retriever.
Maintains kitten-like energy well into adulthood.
Highly intelligent and opinionated and can be stubborn at times.
Welcomes the company of children, other cats and dogs.
Loves to learn tricks as well as occupy laps.
Consider getting two Burmese cats if you work long hours and are away from home because this breed does not like being left alone.
Provide toys, scratching posts and sturdy high perches to occupy this breed, especially when left home alone.
Can be overly trusting, so supervise this breed outdoors.
Enjoys engaging in conversation.

Grooming:

Requires very little grooming – just stroking the coat daily with your hand will maintain its healthy shine.

Suggested Nutritional Needs:

Noted for being hearty eaters and prone to being overweight, so measure daily food portions.

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