Burmese cats-American and European races

Burmese cats are compact and muscular, with medium-length legs and tail and a short jacket, thin, bright. The American race has a more rounded shape, while the European race is more angular. The original temple Burmese cats came from Siam. In early 1900, the Americans began their own version known as the American Burmese playlist. The European race began in England after 1945, when returning from Burma led Burmese cats home.

Characteristics

Burmese means: luck, beautiful and splendid appearance in Thai language. Originally, this breed of cats were exclusively Brown, but recently due to years of selective breeding American Burmese cats come in a wide variety of colors; Sable, blue, Champagne, cinnamon Tortie Sable, and Platinum. And European Burmese cats come in six additional colors; Red, cream, seal Tortie, blue Tortie, lilac Tortie and Chocolate Tortie.

Although the American and European breeds are very similar there are subtle differences. American Burmese cats are more rounded and compact with forward sloping ears and golden eyes. The rounded form was a later development that sometimes resulted in an inherited deformity of the skull that can be lethal. European Burmese cats are angular and more muscular with a wedge shaped head, upright ears and yellow to Amber eyes that are slightly inclined.

Temperament

In temperament, the two breeds are intelligent, affectionate, loyal and friendly, and they enjoy human company. They make ideal pets and require little maintenance.

History

Burmese cats originated in Siam, now Thailand and were not known outside the region until the Burmese invaded Siam. In 1871, a pair of Siamese cats was displayed at a cat show held at the Crystal Palace. These cats closely resembled the American Burmese cats but had the features Siamese markings. The first Burmese cats in England were considered Chocolate Siamese, then in 1955, the first blue Burmese was born, followed by red, cream and kittens tortoise in the next decade. In America the primary color was Brown (also known as champagne), then the first lilac kitten was born in 1971 and during the Decade of 1980 Platinum and blues were accepted for registration.

Care and maintenance of Burmese cats should be kept like any other housecat; good nutrition, regular game and veterinary visits. For more information about the care and feeding of our favorite furry pets, visit lovefatcats.com:

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