Burmese Cat Breed Info & Pictures

Daily Meow | Burmese are very person-oriented cat. They are almost like dogs in their tendency to follow their owners to give and receive affection. In fact, many Burmese even learn to play fetch.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The emergence of this type has undergone major changes over the years. The 1953 standard describes this cat as "medium, dainty, and long", while the 1957 standard describes it as "in the middle between the Domestic Shorthair and Siam."

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This breed type can be divided into two types: European Burmese and contemporary Burmese. The European Burma has a longer, narrow snout with a less pronounced nose break, and a slightly narrow head; contemporary Burmese have a shorter and wider snout, a clear nose, and a wider and rounder head shape.

In addition, contemporary Burmese wear a chocolate coat with pride, while the colors of European Burmese sport are brighter as red.

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PERSONALITY AND TEMPERAMENT

This is a smart cat that is just as comfortable in a store, house, or office. It's very energetic, fun, and makes a human friend amused with his antics.


There are some differences in temperament between men and women: women display more curiosity and more emotionally attached to their owners; Men are calmer, though they also like human companies. They are both very interested in food.

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The Burmese speak in a hoarse voice as if having a bad throat because of too much chatting. It's quieter than its Siamese counterpart, but will snore when it gets agitated or upset.

HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

In their home country, the Burmese type is sometimes called a copper cat. Their history dates back thousands of years and legends continue that the famous ancestor of Burmese people was worshiped at the temple as a God in Burma.

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Experts agree that this domestication cat species originated from Wong Mau, a female cat found in Burma (now Myanmar) and exported to the U.S. in the early 1930s. Joseph Thompson, a medical officer in the United States Navy.


Thompson, a man of great interest, has served as a Buddhist monk in Tibet and is immediately attracted to the short-haired, short-haired cat who lives there. After acquiring Wong Mau, he decided to start breeding program. However, since he has no male partner, Wong Mau is crossed with a Siam type seal named Tai Mau.

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The kittens produced are cream, brown, and volume. The brown kittens cross each other, or with their mother, to produce more Burmese cats.

The Burmese were officially recognized by the Cat Protection Association (CFA) in 1936. However, as more breeders began to bring cats from Burma to the U.S., the species began to be diluted. Soon Burmese cats deceive hybrid sold as purebreds. The protest was poured and the CFA withdrew its recognition. Burmese breeders who have faith in this type continue their work despite the gloomy scenario.

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Eventually their efforts were rewarded when the Burmese once again gained recognition in 1953 and given the status of the Championship in 1959. The new standard that allows only solid color coat that has not been tracked by marking is followed to distinguish this type. Currently, the Burmese have Championship status are all associations.