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Burmese Breed Description

The Burmese is a breed of domesticated cats split into two subgroups: the American Burmese and the British Burmese. The Burmese was first recognized as a distinct breed in America in 1936 by the Cat Fanciers' Association. Owing to the extensive breeding with Siamese cats that had been used to increase the population, the original type was overwhelmed and registration was temporarily dissolved during the 1940s. The breed was recognised by the UK Governing Council of the Cat Fancy in 1952. In 1953, after years of selective breeding, Burmese cats in America once again conformed to type and were recognised.

Originally, Burmese cats were exclusively brown (sable), but years of selective breeding have produced a wide variety of colours. Different associations have different rules about which of these count as Burmese.

Burmese cats are known for being sociable and friendly with humans, as well as intelligent. They are very vocal, and often call to their owners.

Throughout the modern history of Burmese, there has been much breeding with Siamese leading to such give-aways as blue or green eyes in the normally yellow-eyed breed. In fact, the Tonkinese cat is a now-recognised cross between Burmese and Siamese.

The Burmese is considered a foreign shorthair. Accepted eye colour for the breed is gold or yellow, although interbreeding with Siamese may lead to blue or green. The coat is known for being glossy, with a satin finish. As with most short-hairs, it requires no additional grooming. The shape of the British breed is more Oriental, while the American breed is sturdier in build. Longer lived than most pedigree cats, they often reach 16 to 18 years of age.

Burmese are vocal like the Siamese but have softer, sweeter voices. They are people oriented, forming strong bonds with their owners, gravitating toward all human activity. The CFA breed information on the Burmese implies that all survival instinct of flight or fight seems to have been bred out of them.However, other sources note that, while rarely aggressive with humans, Burmese cats tend to be able to defend themselves quite well against other cats, even those larger than themselves.

Burmese maintain kitten interests and energy throughout their adulthood and are very athletic and playful. In some instances they even retrieve items as part of a game. Although all cats are obligate carnivores, some Burmese will sample fruit and vegetables.

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Burmese News Posts

Burmese cats to benefit from genetic test for newly discovered mutation
Burmese cats can inherit a muscle weakness, called Burmese hypokalaemia, which is caused by low levels of blood potassium. Now, thanks to the identification of the genetic mutation responsible for the disease by a research team, including academics ...
Luka Rocco Magnotta hunted by online sleuths over kitten videos long before ...
Meanwhile, during their search two new cat-killing videos allegedly featuring Mr. Magotta came to light. In ?Python Christmas,? a man suspected to be Mr. Magnotta feeds a four-month-old kitten to a 17 foot long Albino Burmese Python, all while dressed ...
Cannibal on run after warning The Sun: I can't stop killing
He strongly denied he was responsible despite being shown photos of him posted on the internet showing him holding a kitten and a Burmese python identical to those in the videos. He was later evicted from his room above a pub in Wembley for not paying ...
Come meet BC and Pauly at PAWS of Coronado and our 2nd featured Pet of the ...
He is part Tonkinese - a blend of the Burmese and Siamese and even though he is still a little scared of his new living situation, he shows some of the great personality traits of the Tonk. One of our cat petters who has had Tonkinese cats in the past ...

Burmese Breed Origins

The earliest records of the type now known as Burmese come from Thailand, then known as Siam. A series of 17 illustrated poems written in Siam during the period of the Ayudhya mention three types of cat which appear to correspond to known breeds. These were the Vichien Mat (Siamese), the Si-Sawat (Korat) and the Thong Daeng (Copper, now known as Burmese). These cats are thought to have remained in Thailand until it was invaded by the Burmese in the 18th century; returning soldiers may have taken the temple cats with them back to Burma.

In 1871, Harrison Weir organised a cat show at the Crystal Palace. A pair of Siamese cats were on display that closely resembled modern American Burmese cats in build, although Siamese in marking. After this, cat fancy began with cat clubs and cat shows forming, although it took many years for breeds to be worked-out and developed. The first Burmese cats in the late 19th century in Britain were considered Chocolate Siamese rather than a breed in their own right, and this view persisted for many years, encouraging cross-breeding between Burmese and Siamese and attempts to breed Burmese to more closely conform with the Siamese build. The breed slowly died out in Britain.

Dr. Joseph Cressman Thompson imported Wong Mau, a brown female cat, into San Francisco in 1930. As had happened earlier, many breeders considered the cat simply to be a colour variant of the Siamese, but Dr Thompson considered the build sufficiently different to be something else. Without any male of a similar type,Wong Mau was bred with Tai Mei, a sealpoint Siamese from Thailand. Wong Mau was then bred with her son to produce dark brown kittens that were called Burmese cats. In 1936, the Cat Fancier's Association granted recognition to the Burmese breed, but withdrew this in 1947 owing to the breed being mixed with Siamese and hybrid kittens being sold as pure. By 1953 the Burmese Cat Society of America had brought the situation under enough control for recognition to be restored.

The breed didn't take off in Britain until after 1945, when soldiers returning from Burma brought home cats. From about 1949 to 1956, the British Burmese population was being enriched with cats imported from America. The cats which fed the British breeding programme were of a variety of builds. By 1952, three generations had been produced in Britain and official recognition was granted by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy and the breed was accorded the breed number

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Burmese Colors

Ever since varieties other than sable/brown have existed, there has been conflict in the world of cat fancy as to which varieties are considered Burmese. In Britain, all the colours listed below are recognised by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, Britain's ruling cat association. In the USA, which colours are acceptable depends on which cat registry the cat is registered with. For example, the Cat Fancier's Association only recognises the first four colours below.

* Brown (UK) or Sable (USA)
* Blue
* Chocolate (UK) or Champagne (USA)
* Lilac (UK) or Platinum (USA)
* Red
* Cream
* Brown Tortoiseshell
* Chocolate Tortoiseshell
* Lilac Tortoiseshell
* Blue Tortoiseshell

All varieties should gradually shade from darker backs to lighter underparts. There should be no barring or spotting.

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Burmese Photos

Profile of the fishing cat by Tambako the Jaguar
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Burmese Blog Posts

Burmese cats to benefit from genetic test for newly discovered mutation
Burmese cats can inherit a muscle weakness, called Burmese hypokalaemia, which is caused by low levels of blood potassium. Now, thanks to the identification of the genetic mutation responsible for the disease by a research team, including academics ...
Luka Rocco Magnotta hunted by online sleuths over kitten videos long before ...
Meanwhile, during their search two new cat-killing videos allegedly featuring Mr. Magotta came to light. In ?Python Christmas,? a man suspected to be Mr. Magnotta feeds a four-month-old kitten to a 17 foot long Albino Burmese Python, all while dressed ...
Cannibal on run after warning The Sun: I can't stop killing
He strongly denied he was responsible despite being shown photos of him posted on the internet showing him holding a kitten and a Burmese python identical to those in the videos. He was later evicted from his room above a pub in Wembley for not paying ...
Come meet BC and Pauly at PAWS of Coronado and our 2nd featured Pet of the ...
He is part Tonkinese - a blend of the Burmese and Siamese and even though he is still a little scared of his new living situation, he shows some of the great personality traits of the Tonk. One of our cat petters who has had Tonkinese cats in the past ...

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Burmese Links

Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Burmese
An indepth look into the Burmese breed, available in sable, champagne, blue and platinum.
Burmese: FBRL Breed Page
Information, links, and international breeder contact information for the Burmese cat breed.
National Alliance of Burmese Breeders, inc.
NABB is a Burmese Cat club affiliated with the CFA, dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Burmese breed and the welfare of all cats.
Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: European Burmese
An in-depth look into the European Burmese breed, introduction of the red gene is responsible for the additional colors.
Burmese Cat Club UK
An United Kingdom-based club of Burmese breeders and enthusiasts.
Cat Fanciers: Foreign Burmese: Cat Breed FAQ
Although there are two different Breed Standards for Burmese, it is an undisputed fact that all Burmese bred today can trace their ancestry back to a single ...
Burmese (cat) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Burmese is a breed of domesticated cats split into two subgroups: the American Burmese and the British Burmese. The Burmese was first recognized as a ...
CFA Breed Standard: Burmese
Features the qualities and characteristics of this cat type.
CFA Breed Standard: European Burmese
GENERAL: the European Burmese is an elegant, unique cat breed of far eastern origin, moderate type with gently rounded contours. Any oriental elongation or ...

Burmese Breeders

Burmese Cat Breeders: Fanciers Breeder Referral List
Information, links, and international breeder contact information for the Burmese cat breed.
Burmese Cat & Kitten Breeders in Australia - State By State ...
Burmese cat breeder's directory. Locate a Burmese breeder in Australia, advertise your cattery.
National Alliance of Burmese Breeders, inc.
NABB is a Burmese Cat club affiliated with the CFA, dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Burmese breed and the welfare of all cats.
Burmese Cat Club UK
An United Kingdom-based club of Burmese breeders and enthusiasts.
Family Love Cattery for Burmese Cats
Breeder of traditional Burmese as well as Bombays.
Shinjamau Burmese
Breeding pedigree house reared Burmese kittens in Auckland, New Zealand.
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