Cat breed · Shorthair
Burmese
A dense, muscular cat often described as a brick wrapped in silk, and one of the most people-oriented breeds.
Medium15–18 yearsMyanmar (Burma) and United StatesCan suit apartments
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Shorthair
- Origin
- Myanmar (Burma) and United States
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 3.5–6 kg (8–13 lb)
- Height
- 23–28 cm
- Lifespan
- 15–18 years
- Coat
- Short, satiny, close-lying
- Temperament
- AffectionateBoldPeople-focusedPlayful
History
Developed in the United States from a single brown cat, Wong Mau, imported from Burma in 1930.
Appearance
Compact and heavy for its size, with golden eyes and a glossy sable, chocolate, blue or lilac coat.
Exercise and activity
Daily interactive play and shoulder-riding company.
Care and grooming
Weekly rubdown with a grooming mitt; provide warmth and companionship.
Health considerations
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypokalaemic polymyopathy
- Burmese head defect
- Flat-chested kittens
- Gingivitis