Burma cat

The Burmese cat belongs to the breed of short-haired domestic cats.
It is one of the longest kept cats in Europe and comes from Burma.
The Burmese cat is not to be confused with the Birman cat.
The Burmese cat is kept there by monks in temples and is considered a lucky cat there.

Breed characteristics of the Burmese cat

weight
Hangover: Ø 5-6 kg
Female: Ø 4-4.5 kg

fur
Very short, glossy, fine, silky, close fitting, almost no undercoat
Allowed colors according to GCCF
Brown, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, Red, Cream, Brown Tortie,
Blue tortie, lilac tortie, chocolate tortie. Approved coat pattern
the underside of the body is lighter than the shade of the back and legs.
However, the markings on the face and ears are darker than the
remaining bodies. Coat markings that are not allowed: the coat must not have
Have smoke effects or ticking.
body
medium sized, muscular, strong. Chest is strong and in profile
slightly rounded. straight from shoulders to base of tail
running back. Medium length tail, moderately thick at the base.
Round tail tip. Long, fine, delicate legs with oval paws.
Hind legs are slightly longer than front legs.
head
wedge-shaped, with a slightly rounded forehead. Strong chin on which
Joints Wide tapered jaws. Broad, medium-sized ears that are wide
placed and slightly tilted forward. Slightly rounded tips.
Straight nose with an indentation visible at the base. The eyes shine
golden yellow to amber in colour.

Character

The Burmese cat is known as an intelligent, inquisitive headstrong cat.
She loves extensive games and loves contact with people, which is why she
is a suitable cat for children. She is not very sensitive and
does not make itself known as loudly as the Siamese cat.
Since the Burmese cat is very sociable, it should not be left alone at home
being held.