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A Burmese cat, or Burmese cat if you will, is a cat breed that originated in Asia where it was originally used as a temple cat. The cat is known for its unique appearance with yellow eyes and chocolate brown fur. The Burmese is also known for being a suitable family cat that shares many similarities and personality traits with dogs. This being, for example, its trusting being and the close bond that it attaches to its people.
The Burmese is a relatively small and elegant cat, which, despite its size, is quite muscular and feels more robust than it immediately looks. In fact, the Burmese is a densely built and fairly compact cat with a strong bone structure, although it does not immediately look like that. The Burmese is especially known for its very expressive and captivating golden eyes, which are typically oval at the top and round at the bottom. However, there are Burmese ats with both green and even blue eyes, although this is not very common. The ears are medium-sized and located further on the head, which is heart-shaped with a round forehead. It has a short, fine and shiny coat, which can almost look completely shiny, and almost no undercoat. The Burmese is approved in a wide variety of colors with the dark brown typically being the most popular and common.
The Burmese is a very social cat that can often be very human focused. The Burmese is therefore not for the owner who does not want to spend a significant part of his time with the cat. The Burmese demands attention and social interaction from its human friends, and tends to get a little bored if it is alone. The Burmese is also a very intelligent cat that is quick to learn. Thus, you should not be surprised if your Burmese suddenly learn to open the doors of the house itself. Due to the cat's relatively great need for social contact, it is not a cat that is suitable for people who are away from home a lot. A Burmese will not thrive in such an environment. It needs play, talk and attention, preferably on a daily basis. In return, you get a cat that attaches itself closely to its family and that will follow you in thick and thin. It is an active and curious cat, which requires a little upbringing, as it can otherwise easily find a little of everything. As an adult, however, it typically becomes calmer.
The Burmese came to the United States in 1930 from Burma, from which it was originally descended, by an American naval doctor named Joseph C. Thompson. At first, most people thought that the cat was just an ordinary Siamese. However, Joseph did not agree on this, so he and other breeders therefore decided to breed on it. When there were no other options, they used a Siamese as a partner. The result was the Burmese as we know it today.
The Burmese is basically a healthy cat. However, it requires a lot of dental care, as it may well have a tendency to gingivitis. An annual dental cleaning at the vet must therefore be taken into account to keep the cat's teeth and gums healthy. Without adequate dental and oral hygiene, the Burmese may be at risk of developing periodontitis. In some rare cases, the breed has a congenital heart defect. It is therefore important to have this investigated before any acquisition. The Burmese has an expected life of approx. 9 to 13 years.
As the Burmese has a very short coat, it is not very demanding of care. A brushing of the cat's fur once a week is therefore usually enough. Moreover, it is not a breed that sheds very much. However, you should also regularly trim the cat's nails and clean the ears of dirt to avoid infections.
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