Burmese cat

The ancestor of the Burmese breed of cats has become cat named Wong Mau. Its homeland is the western coast of Burma (now -Myanmar). In 1930, Wong Mau brought Dr. Joseph Topmsson to San Francisco with the goal of breeding a new breed. Wong Mau mated with the Siamese cat Tai Mau. So the history of the Burmese breed began.

In 1936 the breed was officiallyregistered, but 11 years later the registration was withdrawn, because some breeders abused crosses of Burmese cats with Siamese cats, and the kittens did not meet the breed standard. In 1957, the registration was restored. Now Burmese cats can not be crossed with other breeds. In Europe Burmese appeared in 1949 - two cats and a cat were brought to England.

Burmese cat has an average size. It can boast a strong and muscular,but with a compact body. The Burmese have a strong backbone and well-developed musculature, so they weigh a lot. Usually cats are larger than cats. Burmese cats have a short muzzle and widely set ears. Eyes - round, large, widely spaced, color can range from yellow to amber.

The paws of the Burmese cat are thin, the tail is mediumlength, straight and not thick, with a rounded tip (tapering slightly to the tip). Burmese cat is short-haired. She has a thin, soft and silky coat that fits tightly to the body. Wool is characterized by a characteristic sheen, undercoat is practically nonexistent.

In general, there is two standards of Burmese cat breed: European and American. The main difference between them is in recognized colors. In America, recognize the four colors Burmese: platinum (lilac), blue, champagne (chocolate) and sable (brown). In Europe, the recognized ten colors: chocolate, brown, cream, red,lilac, blue and four tortoise-colored: purple, chocolate, blue and brown. Also, according to the European standard, the paws of the Burmese should be oval, rounded in American.

Burmese cat is an excellent companion. She is distinguished by a playful and friendly disposition, loves human society and gets along well with other pets. For this burm is sometimes called "cat-dog". Burmese cats are smart, energetic and active. They keep their fervor and curiosity to the old age, even at a respectable age, reminding kittens. It is thanks to its excellent character that Burmese cats are becoming more popular.

But the nature of Burmese cats can bringmaster and some difficulties. Burmese cat is very curious and can go in search of adventure. She is not afraid of strangers and street transport, so you need to carefully monitor her. The Burmese cat does not like to stay at home alone and needs communication, so Do not start it, if you can not pay enough attention to the pet.

If you have small children in your house, it is very important to explain to them that a cat is a living thing that can not be squeezed. Burmese cat is not conflict and not aggressive (it even hardly scratches), so shenever give a rebuff to the child if he suddenly pains her, but will suffer and suffer in silence. Of course, Burmese are not vindictive, but you do not want your pet injured?

Burmese cat does not require any specific care or living conditions, besides, she is very independent andclean. It's easy to take care of her short hair. All that is required of the owner is to periodically trim the claws, wipe the eyes and ears with a cotton swab as necessary (it's the shell, not the auditory meatus). Feed Burma can be "naturalka" or high-quality feed (dry or wet).

Burmese cat - a very beautiful animal with a bright personality and beautiful character. If you like affectionate, sociable and playful pets, Burma is what you need!