Burmese cats or better yet bricks wrapped in silk
In this video, I’ll tell you the most interesting facts about Burmese Cats.
Let’s begin.
They’re oriental cats: the ancestors of the Burmese are the Siamese and the “copper
cat” of Burma (now known as Myanmar).
They all have a common ancestor: Wong Mau, a gorgeous dark brown cat who lived in the
1930s.
Wong Mau was actually a crossbreed: She was a cross between a Siamese cat and a solid-colored
Burmese cat.
Burmese cats were used to create several other breeds, such as Tonkinese, Bombay, and Burmilla.
They are small to medium size cats: Burmese cats’ weight is between 8 to 12 pounds
However, they’re heavyweight champions.
They have a compact and muscular build, making them heavier than they appear.
As a result, they are sometimes referred to “bricks wrapped in silk.”
There are actually two types of Burmese cats: American or Contemporary Burmese and European
or British Burmese.
They are actually genetically distinct.
The British or traditional ideal tends toward a more slender, long-bodied cat with a wedge-shaped
head, while The American (also called "contemporary") Burmese is a noticeably stockier cat, with
a much broader head, round eyes and distinctively shorter, flattened muzzle;
The original color for the breed is a very rich dark brown.
Nowadays, there are four colors recognized in the U.S. sable,
champagne, platinum and blue
and 10 in the UK
Burmese Cats are Low Maintenance.
They have a fine, silky coat that only requires weekly brushing.
Furthermore, these gorgeous felines don’t even shed a lot.
Burmese cats are extremely trusting toward people: They are far too trusting and outgoing
to be allowed outside, and they have a tendency to be fearless to their own detriment.
They’re vocal cats, but unlike the Siamese, they are more soft-spoken and have a deep
voice.
They can even loudly rumble (like a wild cat) when they don't get enough attention.
Burmese cats are pretty active.
They tend to keep their playfulness characteristic long into their adulthood.
They love their people.
Burmese are notoriously known as dog-like cats.
They’re people-oriented, following their owners, needing and demanding attention, waiting
at the door for you to get home, and wanting you to play with them.
They love to curl up in a warm lap and be petted, and they’ve even been known for
playing fetch!
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They are prone to developing separation anxiety.
Because they are so loving, they really suffer if you leave them alone for long periods of
time and can even become destructive.
So if you’re working a regular 9 to 5 job, a Burmese is not the best choice for you,
if you don’t want your pet to suffer.
Their eyes color can be a vivid amber or piercing green.
However, blue color in Burmese cats is considered a defect.
Burmese Cats are Highly Intelligent.
They are one of the most intelligent cat breeds in the world.
They love to learn and can be taught different tricks.
They tend to get along with other pets
They tolerate well-behaved dogs and are also good with children if the kids are taught
to treat them respectfully.
However, when it comes to other cats, they don’t always get along with them.
If you want more than one cat, then it’s best to get littermates.
This will also help with the anxiety issue mentioned earlier, plus the special bond that
siblings enjoy seems to keep the animals more kittenish and playful as they age.
Burmese Eye Discharge.
The Burmese are a cat breed that has unusually large eyes.
Due to their large and partially protruding eyes, there is usually a clear discharge around
the eyes as a result of blinking.
This discharge usually accumulated into small balls at the corner of their eyes.
The American Burmese has the second-lowest level of genetic diversity
of all the breeds studied.
The Burmese cat is generally a healthy breed.
Burmese cats are often sensitive to anesthesia and prone to gingivitis and certain ocular,
muscular and cardiac disorders.
The European Burmese cats are at a higher risk of having diabetes as compared to other
cat breeds.
Young kittens might also be a victim of acute teething disorder, which can cause them to
tear at their face in order to try to alleviate the pain.
The American Burmese is known to sometimes have a severe head malformation, which however
leads to kittens either being stillborn or dying shortly after birth.
The average lifespan for the breed is 12 - 16 years, although a well-cared-for individual
can easily approach 20 years of age.
So they live a pretty long time, which of course is a great thing!
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