Burmese
The Burmese is a short-haired breed with a distinctive solid coat, descended from a single cat (Wong Mau) brought from Burma to the US in 1930. Recognized for its dense, satin-textured coat and extremely people-oriented temperament.
¿Sabías que…?
- All Burmese trace back to a single 1930s ancestor named Wong Mau.
- Their coat is famously described as 'silk wrapped around a brick'.
- Tonkinese cats are half Burmese.
- They often live to their late teens.
- Burmese can be trained to walk on a harness.
⚡ Datos rápidos
Tamaño
Mediano
Peso
8-12 lbs (3.5-5.5 kg)
Esperanza de vida
15-18 years
Nivel de energía
Medio
Bueno con niños
Sí
Apto para piso
Sí
💖 Personalidad y comportamiento
Highly social, intelligent, and dog-like in their attachment to people. Vocal but softer than a Siamese.
🍖 Comida y premios
Prone to weight gain; measure portions and prefer high-protein food.
⚠️ Información general — para necesidades alimentarias específicas, consulta a un veterinario.
🧶 Juego y actividades
Juegos y actividades favoritos:
- Fetch
- Puzzle feeders
- Chase the wand
- Hide and seek
Mentally stimulating play keeps them content; they get bored alone.
🏡 Entorno de vida
Best in homes with companionship throughout the day; another pet helps.
✨ Curiosidades
- All Burmese trace back to a single 1930s ancestor named Wong Mau.
- Their coat is famously described as 'silk wrapped around a brick'.
- Tonkinese cats are half Burmese.
- They often live to their late teens.
- Burmese can be trained to walk on a harness.