Burmese Cat

Is this the perfect feline for you.

Burmese cat. The burmese cat that the world loves today was a product of an american feline breeding program in the 1930s. The burmese is a sturdy stocky cat and her nutrition should be watched to prevent obesity particularly if the cat does not get enough exercise. Protests poured in and the cfa withdrew its recognition. The burmese was officially recognized by the cat fancier s association cfa in 1936.

The cat fanciers association began registering burmese in 1936 but suspended registrations in 1947 because breeders were still using siamese in their breeding programs. The burmese cat burmese. This together with a rounded head expressive eyes and a sweet expression presents a totally distinctive cat who is comparable to no other breed.

Burmese cats are curious playful energetic and have a very sweet disposition that very few cat breeds can match. Most modern burmese are descendants of one female cat called wong. Burmese breeders who had faith in the. Thongdaeng or supphalak meaning copper colour is a breed of domestic cat originating in burma believed to have its roots near the thai burma border and developed in the united states and britain.

Let us find out. Registrations resumed in 1953 after the practice was stopped. A burmese cat should be purchased only from a reputable breeder. Make sure you visit the breeder s home prior to committing to a purchase.

The burmese is a cat of medium size with substantial bone structure good muscular development and a surprising weight for their size. Burmese are good climbers and jumpers and should have cat trees and perches. History of the burmese cat. However as more breeders began to bring cats from burma to the u s the breed began to become diluted.

Today the burmese is a popular breed among cat lovers. Soon hybrid burmese cats were deceptively sold as purebreds.