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Just like the smoky lounged blue's singers, one of the Burmese's unique traits is his or her raspy hoarse-sounding voice. They aren't as chatty as their Siamese ancestors but if they have a point to get across, they keep talking till you get the message.
Like the Mau in Egypt, legend has it that the Burmese are descendants of cats once worshiped in the temples as gods.
Burmese are people cats. This cat makes a great shop cat because it likes to interact. They are also highly intelligent. So if you're a shop owner and keep a Burmese, watch out or you might end up working for your cat.
With its high level of intelligence, this is another cat that can be taught to play fetch.
Since this cat is dependent upon human interaction, its not the best pick if you're a person who is away from home alot. He/she would miss you too much.
This feline is of average build, but carries weight. He/she has a round head and round chin. Even the ears are rounded at the tips. The eyes are lovely and large, and the color is anywhere from yellow to a brilliant gold. This looker has a glossy coat with a satin-like texture. It ranges in color from champagne, platinum, sable or blue. Since it has a short coat, it requires little grooming.
There are both American and British Burmese. The American breeds are somewhat stockier than the British breeds. The British Burmese have a more oriental look.
Possible problems:
Flat chested kitten syndrome (a compression of the chest and ribcage caused by lung collapse). A significant number of kittens survive.
Hypokalemia(low potassium)
Burmese head defect
Hereditary heart problems
Eye problems
Barring the health issues, the Burmese has a life expectancy of fifteen plus years. In fact, a Burmese named Kataleena Lady of Australia, made it in to the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest living cat.
If you are interested in bringing one of these intelligent, fun loving cats into your family, why not try a Burmese rescue and save a life? They'll know you saved them and in return with give you unstinting loyalty and love.
9 comments:
Beautiful cat!
Wow. What a beautiful cat! Wonderful post!
I read your post and wonder why I never thought of myself as a cat person.
You know what I've gone through with my Maine Coon cat. She is heading towards two this year and though better, she still bites, only me. lol.
But I would do it again and I do think that I'll be getting another cat in the future. Trouble is I want them all from your articles :)
Jewel
Wow, sounds like a cool cat! Too bad I'm allergic. :(
Jennifer, Bummer.
Jewel, You've hung tough with Missy. You're a good cat mom:)
Thanks, Anny.
Ashantay, they certainly are beautiful aren't they?
We once owned a cat named Priscilla (Prissy, for short) which were were told was a "Short-haired Persian". Now I'm wondering if she was really a Burmese in disguise, because she certainly looks like that picture, except for her color. That was many, many moons ago. My last kitty was a part-Siamese named Thibault, who was so smart, it was scarey. He earned himself a SF short story in which he was the main character because of his intelligence. Tee "selected" me as his human by jumping into my car and refusing to leave. He traveled from Nebraska to California in a U-Haul with me, and disappeared as mysteriously as he arrived a year later. Still miss him.
Thanks for the great blog.
Enjoyed learning more about this cat.
I am a cat person and so enjoy the post that celebrate these wonderful creatures. I got a kitten shortly after my husband died, and she is the silent keeper of many lonely secrets and tears. At almost 9, she has firmly established her position as the queen around here. Thanks Sandra.
Hey, Toni, I didn't realize you were a cat woman. Thanks for the cats you've saved.
Thanks, Rhobin. How is your herd doing?
Jinny, I'm glad you've got a cat to help you through the rough spots.
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