Burmese
/ European Burmese
 Description
/ History
The European Burmese and the Burmese we know in North America originated from the same source – Wong Mau, the first Burmese introduced to the western world by Dr. Thompson in 1930. As Wong Mau was the only example of her type she had to be mated to another breed of similar type. The obvious choice then was the Siamese. Resulting litters revealed that Wong Mau herself carried a pointed gene as kittens in her litters were both solid and pointed in color. The solids were selected for further propagation of the breed. From the United States the breed spread east to the United Kingdom where the same lack of breeding stock led again to the introduction of Siamese. From then on the breed followed different courses of development until today we have two very different looking cats with two different standards both sharing a common ancestry.
The European Burmese is an elegant but not a fragile cat. It is of medium size with good bone structure, excellent muscular development, expressive eyes and a sweet expression. Because the European Burmese are highly intelligent, affectionate and extremely loyal, they make outstanding pets. Ideally, they would prefer the company of other animals; however, if circumstances make it impossible they will live quite happily as the sole pet. They love people and make wonderful companions.
Weight: 7-9
lbs.
Eyes: The Burmese /
European Burmese eyes are large and round. The color is yellow
to gold.
Coat: Fine, glossy, satinlike texture; short and very close-lying.
Associations:
The Burmese /
European Burmese are
accepted in all major associations, but different colors and
types are accepted by different associations. CFA views the
Burmese and the European Burmese as two separate breeds.
Books
about this breed:
Cat toys for the
Burmese /
European Burmese:
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Play
Balls for Cats by Toy Shoppe
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Furry
Mice -These are the ones that no cat can resist!
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Kitty Swat Exerciser -Watch your cat spring into action as he bats and bounces the the Kitty Swat Exerciser Great for hours of interactive fun!
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Paws 'n More Kitty Koosh -It's the soft squishy fun of the Koosh Ball made into a toy just for kitties! Stick it to a window door or mirror for crazy Kitty Koosh entertainment!
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European Burmese Breeder Listings: United
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