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At
a glance...
Body Size... Medium
Coat Length... Short
Life span... 15 yrs |
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Burmese |
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Description... |
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 Burmese cats are
substantially built, with a surprising weight for their size. The
head is rounded and the eyes are large and yellow, varying in tint
from golden to green. The nose is small, giving this breed a sweet
expression. The coat is short but thick and luxuriant. Burmese cats
are solid sable brown. Other colour variations include cream, red,
champagne, platinum, blue, and patterning; cats with these coat
variations are sometimes referred to Malayan.
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Traits...
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This is a people-oriented
breed, that is playful and good with children. The Burmese, with its
velvety coat, is a good lap cat. One reference states that "it is
said that a Burmese is so trusting that it should never be let
outside, since it lacks much instinct to fend for itself".
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Health...
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Some Burmese cats have been
reported to be predisposed to upper respiratory infections and bowel
disease. Make sure to buy your cat from a reputable breeder with a
clean facility and healthy animals.
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Summary...
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Kittens may be born with
light coat colour and some tabby markings. The coat will darken and
the markings disappear with age. The overall
impression of the ideal Burmese would be a cat of medium size with
substantial bone structure, good muscular development and a
surprising weight for its size. This together with a rounded head,
expressive eyes and a sweet expression presents a totally
distinctive cat which is comparable to no other breed. Perfect
physical condition, with excellent muscle tone. There should be no
evidence of obesity, paunchiness, weakness or apathy.
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