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.
Lo sapevi?
- 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.
⚡ In breve
Taglia
Medio
Peso
8-12 lbs (3.5-5.5 kg)
Aspettativa di vita
15-18 years
Livello di energia
Medio
Adatto ai bambini
Sì
Adatto all'appartamento
Sì
💖 Personalità e comportamento
Highly social, intelligent, and dog-like in their attachment to people. Vocal but softer than a Siamese.
🍖 Cibo e premi
Prone to weight gain; measure portions and prefer high-protein food.
⚠️ Informazioni generali — per esigenze alimentari specifiche, consulta un veterinario.
🧶 Gioco e attività
Giochi e attività preferiti:
- Fetch
- Puzzle feeders
- Chase the wand
- Hide and seek
Mentally stimulating play keeps them content; they get bored alone.
🏡 Ambiente di vita
Best in homes with companionship throughout the day; another pet helps.
✨ Curiosità
- 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.