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.
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- 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.
⚡ Faits en bref
Taille
Moyen
Poids
8-12 lbs (3.5-5.5 kg)
Espérance de vie
15-18 years
Niveau d'énergie
Moyen
Adapté aux enfants
Oui
Adapté à l'appartement
Oui
💖 Personnalité et comportement
Highly social, intelligent, and dog-like in their attachment to people. Vocal but softer than a Siamese.
🍖 Alimentation et friandises
Prone to weight gain; measure portions and prefer high-protein food.
⚠️ Informations générales uniquement — pour des besoins alimentaires spécifiques, consultez un vétérinaire.
🧶 Jeux et activités
Jeux et activités favoris:
- Fetch
- Puzzle feeders
- Chase the wand
- Hide and seek
Mentally stimulating play keeps them content; they get bored alone.
🏡 Cadre de vie
Best in homes with companionship throughout the day; another pet helps.
✨ Anecdotes
- 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.