Emma Jones
If you want a velvet paw that is active and well-disposed towards people, you will find a faithful companion in the Burmese cat. The desire for human and animal company makes the oriental beauty an ideal family cat. The gentle cat is also open to children and has a strong need for sufficient physical and mental exercise. Appropriately socialized, she develops a close bond with her people.
Burmese cat character
Like many oriental pedigree cats, the Burmese cat is extremely intelligent and people-oriented. Burmese are also playful and curious. The velvet paw absolutely needs the attention of its people, with whom it likes to have extensive conversations.
Attitude and care
Burmese cats are easy to care for and, given enough activity, make extremely pleasant housemates. Because of their agility, they want plenty of places to hide and climb, and plenty of toys and opportunities to scratch. The energetic animals are only conditionally suitable for pure apartment keeping. Ideally, they have at least one secured balcony or garden at their disposal.
Although Burmese cats form a close bond with their humans, keeping them alone is not recommended. The velvet paws are happy about a quiet fellow as a partner because they tend to dominate. If you have to leave your house cat alone for a long time because of your work, you should definitely provide him with a cat partner.
Colors of the Burmese Cat
Due to the climate, the Burmese cat has a silky, light coat with only a little undercoat. Ideally, this is not patterned. Young cats often have a subtle tabby coloring. The face mask of the Burmese can be a little darker.
The recognized Burmese cat color scale includes ten different shades: in addition to blue, seal, chocolate, red, and their dilutions cream and lilac, there are the two-tone varieties seal tortie, lilac tortie, blue tortie, and chocolate tortie. The tortie designation refers to three-colored cats that have the tortie colors mentioned in addition to the basic color.
Other countries or breeding areas such as New Zealand also recognize tabby markings and colors such as caramel, apricot, or silver coloring.
Story
The Burmese cat comes from former Burma, today’s Myanmar. She was probably one of the 16 breeds of temple cats kept by Buddhist monks. Her Thai name Maeo Thong Daeng means copper cat. A US Navy doctor is said to have brought the first Burmese cat to America in 1930. Scientists and geneticists found that Wong Mau, who looked like a tan Siamese cat, represented a separate breed. Wong Mau was mated to Tai Mau, a seal point Siamese cat. Further mating with Wong Mau’s son resulted in a litter of light brown cats, which are considered to be the progenitors of modern breeding of this cat breed.
Particularities
Although not scientifically proven, the beautiful oriental woman is said to have a particularly long lifespan of between 12 and 18 years. Some even report an average age of 18 years. So when choosing a Burmese cat, keep in mind that you will have to take care of her for a very long time. The gentle and loving velvet paw will reward you with lots of love and attention. Before getting a kitten, make sure it’s from a reputable breeder and is well socialized.