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Burmese
BeginnerBeautiful sable coat with round golden eyes. Extremely people-loving; called 'dog-like cat.'
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
18〜28℃
Lifespan
12-16 years
Size
Weight 3-5.5kg
Diet
Complete nutrition cat food. Portion control to prevent obesity.
About
The Burmese cat originated in Burma (now Myanmar), with all modern Burmese cats descended from a single female cat named Wong Mau, brought to the United States in 1930 by Dr. Joseph Thompson. The breed is compact and medium-sized with a surprisingly heavy, muscular body for its size, often described as "a brick wrapped in silk." The traditional coat color is sable (rich dark brown), though several other colors have since been developed. Burmese cats are renowned for their extraordinarily affectionate, dog-like temperament, following their owners closely and disliking extended solitude. Note: CFA registers the rounder American (contemporary) type as the Burmese and the slimmer European type as a separate breed, the European Burmese.
Basic Info
Origin
Myanmar (Burma)
Lifespan
12-16 years
Size
Weight 3-5.5kg
Temperature
18〜28℃
Diet
Complete nutrition cat food. Portion control to prevent obesity.
Care Guide
Temperament
Extremely people-loving and affectionate. Follows owner like a dog. Dislikes being alone.
Exercise
Active and playful. Enjoys fetch and interactive play.
References & Sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Linnaeus, 1758
Synonyms: Felis silvestris catus
Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF: Felis catus · TICA 猫種紹介 · CFA 猫種紹介
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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