The Burmese Cat: Characteristics Of The Burmese Cat

Burmese cats are a cousin breed to the Siamese and lighter colored variations of this beautiful feline were once known as Malayan. Purebred colors that are recognized by the Cat Fancier's Association are sable, platinum, blue, and champagne. A stocky little cat, Burmese's has been described as being little cinder blocks wrapped in silk. The cat's coat is short and satiny and they require very little grooming. They do, however, require plenty of petting.

Most Burmese cats have compact bodies and heads with very liquid and expressive eyes. Be forewarned because once you gaze into their eyes you will be hooked and they will be the ones running your family. As kittens they are very playful and sometimes clumsy when they try to do something that is a little too advanced for them. They are highly intelligent creatures with their own personalities. They can be 'talkers' and converse with their owners, and the will love riding in a car if they are introduced to it early in their lives.

Burmese cats are people cats. The love their humans and have actually mastered the game of fetch. Natural cuddlers, don't be surprised to find your cat under the covers of lying on top of you. And when they want your undivided attention, they will let know it...usually by sitting on the paper you are reading, jumping into the middle of your sewing, even walking across your computer keyboard. Females ten to be a bit more vocal and they make their presence known. Males are a bit more laid back and quieter. Whatever you do, never ignore them or they will sit and have a little sulk. Also, never let them outdoors. They have no natural survival instinct. Their idea of survival in the wild is walking to the cabinet door you keep their food in and sitting there until you get the idea that they are hungry.

If you are planning on adopting a Burmese cat, make sure you get your cat form a reputable breeder whose home you have visited. Observe the kittens and make sure they are in healthy condition and active. You should be able to play with them and they will want your attention. Cleanliness and no order in the breeder's home is a good indication that they are being raised properly. Ask the breeder for all of the kitten's papers and a written guarantee of the kitten's health for a specified period of time in case anything should go wrong with the cat.

You should be able to bring your Burmese kitten home sometime between the age of twelve and sixteen weeks. Make sure he or she has had their basic shots and checkup, and plenty of places to scratch so they can exercise their paws.