Burmese

The Burmese is a real adventurer. He is not afraid of anything and does not like to sit still. A Burmese is known as a confident cat that is very present and can also meow a lot. The Burnese doesn’t do well on its own. He prefers to be with people or other cats. Because of its lively character, this cat needs a lot of space and distraction!

Character

The Burmese is known as an outgoing and lively cat. This cat is very adventurous and not easily frightened. Furthermore, the Burmese is very social, but he can sometimes behave a bit dominant towards other pets. The Burmese is very loyal. It is also sometimes referred to as the dog among the cat breeds. He is very affectionate and loves to play with children. The Burmese can adapt very well to indoor life, but also likes to be outside. It is a real hunter!

Appearance characteristics

Colour

You see the Burmese in different colours. In general, the Burmese has a darker coat colour on the tips of the legs, tail and head. The back and flanks are lighter in colour. The following colours are allowed in a Burmese: brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, cream, brown tortie, blue tortie, chocolate tortie, lilac tortie, cinnamon and fawn.

Body, legs and tail

There are two different types; the American Burmese and the English Burmese. The American Burmese has an even build and is fairly compact. His muscles and bones are very well developed. The English Burmese is slightly slimmer and less compact in physique than the American Burmese. The length of the legs is in proportion to the length of the body. The American Burmese mainly has round and medium-sized feet and the English Burmese has slightly smaller oval feet. The tail is also different in both types. For example, the tail of an American Burmese is thick at the start and the tail of the English Burmese is slim.

Head, ears and eyes

The head of an American Burmese looks different from that of an English one. The head of an American Burmese is somewhat rounded with a round snout. The head of an English Burmese is slightly more triangular. The eyes of a Burmese are set far apart and are very bright in colour. A Burmese’s ears are medium in size with rounded tips.

Coat

The fur of a Burmese is very short and fine. A Burmese is known for its shiny coat. A Burmese almost has no undercoat. This makes caring for the Burmese very easy. Brushing once a week is sufficient.