Burmese

PROFILE

Size:
40 cm
Weight:
4-6 kg
Origin:
Myanmar
Lifespan:
17 years old
Color:
chocolate, lilac, red, cream
Suitable as:
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FCI groups:
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Activity
Hair
Meow
Susceptibility to diseases
Playfulness
Confidingness
Intelligence
Child-friendly
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Origin And Breed History

Originally, the Burmese cat comes from Myanmar, where it is said to have lived in Buddhist temples as early as the 15th century. It is said to have been kept by monks as one of 16 temple cat breeds. Today it is still known in Asia under its Thai name “Maeo Thong Daeng”. in 1933 the Burmese cat found its way to the USA and was first created and bred there.

It is thanks to a few cat breeders that work continued on the individual characteristics of the Burmese and a clear distinction from the Siamese breed. It was not until 1955 that their descendants also came to England and in 1960 this crossbreed received the first recognition by the Fédération Internationale Féline as the Burmese cat.

By the way, the name Burmese cat comes from its country of origin, Myanmar, which used to be called Burma. Already since the end of the 19th century the Burmese cat is known in Europe. Besides the Siamese cat, it is the best known oriental cat breed. Breeding forms and standards of the Burmese cat, however, still differ considerably in the various countries around the globe. In Germany, it has been bred since 1969, but has remained a very rare breed cat until today. Today it is bred mainly in Australia, New Zealand and the USA.

Breed Description

The Burmese cat, also known as Burmese, delights cat lovers mainly with its affectionate and fun-loving nature. The cat from Southeast Asia loves adventure and likes to explore all its surroundings.

The most common coat coloration is walnut brown.

Appearance Of The Burmese

The Burmese is a medium-sized cat that is muscular and strong. The legs are long and delicate with dainty oval paws. Broad, medium-sized ears and a straight nose sit on the wedge-shaped head with a broad forehead. The large eyes are golden to amber in color with an upper oriental curved eyelid.k

The Burmese cat belongs to the shorthaired cats. The dense and silky coat of the Burmese has a very thin undercoat, making it close to the body. Officially, ten different coat colors are recognized, although no patterns are allowed.

As a common feature, they all have the so-called point coloring, where the face, ears, legs and tail are darker than the rest of the body. The most common coat coloration is walnut brown.

Character And Temperament

The cat is a very people-oriented, cuddly and playful cat. It loves the company of people and conspecifics and, kept alone, would be mentally stunted. A Burmese cat demands attention and cuddles and likes to follow its owner at every turn. As a Burma owner, it’s best not to mind cats in your bed. In fact, the greatest thing for this cat is to snuggle up in bed with her humans and her fellow cats.

This cat is always up for a game, takes full advantage of scratching posts and likes to chase everything that moves. She is also intelligent. Burmese also like to converse with their humans and meow to them.

In addition, the Burmese cat is known for its curious nature. She likes to discover her surroundings and explore new areas with pleasure. Variety is therefore extremely important for the Burmese cat, which is why it prefers a home with outdoor access. Burma, who loves to move, wants to be exercised both physically and mentally. Their adventurous character combined with their urge to move makes it difficult to keep them in an apartment.

Attitude

The Burmese cat is an active animal that needs a lot of space. In a narrow apartment she does not feel well. So that it is all around well, at least a secured balcony, still better however a fenced garden should be present.

If the conditions are good, the Burmese can also go outdoors. The only problem here is that the friendly cats have no fear of neighbors or other strangers. They can therefore easily fall victim to cat thieves.

Diet

A varied, healthy diet contributes to the cat’s well-being. The Burmese benefits from high-quality cat food with a high meat content. After all, they can only utilize carbohydrates to a limited extent, vegetable by-products thus burden the draining organs and can lead to diabetes and other diseases.

Education

The breed is easy to train. If it comes from a reputable breeder who has well cared for and socialized parents and kittens, it will naturally fit into the rules and habits of its family. With a little guidance, Burmese will be housebroken quickly and easily even as kittens.

Care

The coat of the Burmese is very easy to care for and does not need any special treatment. It is enough to brush the silky coat from time to time to remove dirt. This will not only ensure a well-groomed and silky appearance, but will also do your cat a favor with additional petting.

Health And Typical Diseases

In some cases, too much inbreeding can lead to immune deficiencies, diseases and shortened life expectancy. In this breed there are a number of common hereditary diseases that can occur in some cats.

Burmese are affected by the so called “Congenital Vestibular Syndrome”. This hereditary disease of the inner ear leads to a malformation of the organ of equilibrium located there. The result is impaired balance and deafness.

Also diabetes mellitus occurs frequently in Burmese cats. Diabetes in cats is not curable, but thanks to good treatment options it is no longer a death sentence.

Life Expectancy Of The Burmese

A Burmese cat, carefully and healthily bred, can live more than 12 years. However, inbreeding shortens the life expectancy drastically. With an average age of 17 years, the Burmese cat is one of the breed cats with the highest life expectancy.

Buying Burmese

Before you buy a Burmese cat, you should be sure that you can spend the necessary time. Burmese is considered one of the breeds with the highest life expectancy. You can’t leave the cat alone very often and you have to take care of it every day.

If you want to get a Burmese cat, you should make sure at the breeder that parents and kittens grow up in good conditions, especially with a close social connection to the human family.

You should look at the pedigree. Here no ancestor should appear twice, in order to exclude too strong inbreeding. Seriously bred Burmese kittens should cost around 800 Euro.

Decision Support

This cat breed is usually very fond of children and not as sensitive to noise as the related Siamese cat. Therefore, the Burmese cat is also suitable for a home with children. Provided that the cat finds a place to retreat to when it does get too much.

The Burmese cat usually feels most comfortable together with a second cat, because it is very social, it needs the contact. Especially working people should not keep the lively cat alone.

FAQ About Burmese

How much does a Burmese cat cost?

A Burmese cat costs about 700 euros.

How do Burmese cats get?

Burmese cat are the breed with the longest life expectancy, living an average of 17 years.

Sources

https://www.tierfreund.de/burma/

https://www.haustiermagazin.com/katzenrassen/burma-katze/

https://www.zooplus.de/magazin/katze/katzenrassen/burma

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