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Burmese
Cat
The Burmese Cat is a breed of domesticated
cats descended from a specific cat, Wong Mau, who was found in Burma in 1930
by Dr. Joseph G. Thompson.
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Burmese
Chocolate Kitten
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She was brought to San Francisco,
California, where she was bred with Siameses.
This breed was first recognized in 1936 by the CFA and that postponed the
registration between 1947 and 1953.
Finally, in 1952 the breed was
recognized by GCCF (UK Governing Council of the Cat Fancy).
The Burmese cat is a foreign shorthair, categorized by color into brown (or
seal), blue, chocolate, lilac, red, cream and tortoise shell.
They have
yellow eyes and a very short satiny coat.
They are heavier than they look,
as they are very muscular.
By the standards of pedigreed cats they are
long-lived, many reaching 16 to 18 years.
Burmese cats have very strong voices and are
very affectionate, forming a strong bond with their owners.
Other
characteristics include an inclination to climb curtains and sit on doors.
The Burmese cat is also territorial and may hiss at uninvited guests, although are
social when neutered.
They are athletic, brave and humorous, and may show
remarkable ingenuity, particularly in finding warm places.
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