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Javanese
IntermediateColor variant of Balinese, a long-haired Siamese type. Silky coat with point colors. Vocal and devoted to owner.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
18〜28℃
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
Weight 2.5-5kg
Diet
Cat food (complete nutrition)
About
The Javanese is a longhaired cat closely related to the Balinese and Siamese, developed in the United States to extend the Balinese color range beyond the four traditional Siamese point colors to include red, cream, tortoiseshell, and lynx point patterns. It shares the Balinese's elegant, slender Oriental body type, semi-long silky coat, plumed tail, and vivid blue eyes. Classification varies by registry; some treat the Javanese as a separate breed while others consider it a color division of the Balinese. In temperament, Javanese cats are highly vocal, affectionate, and intelligent, sharing the Siamese's characteristic personality. Prices typically run 100,000-250,000 yen. They are very scarce in Japan, so reserving through a specialist breeder of Siamese/Balinese lines is the norm, with price varying by kitten color (red, cream, tortie, lynx, etc.) and pedigree. The difference from the Balinese is a common question: the two are nearly identical in body type, coat, and temperament—the only distinction is color (point pattern). The Balinese carries the four traditional points (seal, blue, chocolate, lilac), while the Javanese refers to cats with other colors (red, cream, tortie, lynx, etc.). Their Siamese-derived personality is very talkative, affectionate, and people-loving; they dislike being left alone, so they suit multi-cat homes or households where someone is usually present.
Basic Info
Origin
United States
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
Weight 2.5-5kg
Temperature
18〜28℃
Diet
Cat food (complete nutrition)
Care Guide
References & Sources
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Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Linnaeus, 1758
Synonyms: Felis silvestris catus
Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF: Felis catus
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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