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ARCHIVE / BURMESE

Burmese

ORIGIN & HISTORY

All modern Burmese trace back to a single female cat named Wong Mau brought to the USA from Burma in 1930, followed by selective breeding to establish the unique standard.

IDEAL FOR

  • + Owners who want constant interaction and communication with their pet
  • + Lively households with children or other social pets
  • + Beginners looking for a highly affectionate cat with minimal grooming needs
WEIGHT
3.5 - 6.5KG
LIFESPAN
10 - 17YEARS

THINK TWICE IF

  • - Owners who are away from home for most of the day
  • - People who prefer a quiet and independent feline companion
  • - Environments where frequent and loud vocalization could be an issue

MORPHOLOGY STUDY

Burmese cat frontal morphology study
01 / Frontal Face
Burmese cat 90-degree profile
90° PROFILE
Burmese cat full body lateral line
LATERAL LINE
Burmese cat eye macro focus
EYE MASTER
HEALTH RISK ADVISORY
Hypokalemia
Severity: Moderate
Diabetes
Severity: Low
Variant study
VARIANT STUDY

The Burmese is a breed of domestic cat, originating in Southeast Asia and further developed in the United States and Britain.

CARE INDEX

GROOMING
SHEDDING
ACTIVITY

ECONOMICS & ORIGIN

PRICE RANGE
$1,500 - $3,500 (Cattery standard)
ORIGIN & BIOLOGY
Myanmar (Burma) / cobby

SOCIAL COMPATIBILITY

KIDS
OTHER CATS
DOGS
STRANGERS

RECOMMENDED CARE ITEMS

Interactive Feather Wand
Perfect for satisfying the social needs and high energy of a cat that thrives on interaction
Soft Rubber Grooming Brush
Ideal for enhancing the satin-like sheen of their short coat while providing a soothing massage

IDENTIFICATION TIP

"Look for a sturdier, rounder build than a Siamese, and distinctly golden eyes instead of blue."

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Q. How are they different from Siamese cats?

A. Siamese have blue eyes and a slender frame, whereas Burmese have yellow/golden eyes and a much rounder, muscular build.

Q. Do they shed much?

A. They are among the lowest-shedding shorthair breeds due to their lack of a significant undercoat.

OFFICIAL RECOGNITION

CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association)
Championship
TICA (The International Cat Association)
Championship Breed

REFERENCES & SOURCES

CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association)
CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association) VIEW OFFICIAL STANDARD
CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association) VIEW OFFICIAL STANDARD →
TICA (The International Cat Association)
TICA (The International Cat Association) VIEW OFFICIAL STANDARD
TICA (The International Cat Association) VIEW OFFICIAL STANDARD →

* This guide describes general breed characteristics. For medical decisions, always consult a professional veterinarian.