The Burmese Cat
WONG MAU & KITTEN
Originating from Burma where Wong Mau the mother of the breed was foundered. According to folklore, Burmese ancestors were kept as sacred animals in the temples and monasteries of Burma. They even had personal servants!
Burmese were discovered in England in the late 1800s, but they were not as popular as the favoured blue-eyed Siamese and the breed gradually died out in England and Europe. It was revived in 1930 using the first true Burmese and it is said that a wartime sea voyage of three Burmese cats from Burma into America in the 1940s lasted five months, during which time they survived attacks by bombers. The breed was eventually recognized by the GCCF in 1952.
About The Burmese BreedA highly intelligent, active and mischievous breed of sleek and elegant bodies combined with cheeky and insanely affectionate natures. The Burmese is an exceptionally social breed that want to be involved with every day life and whatever you do - they are in your company. If you have lots of time to waste and don't like a quiet life, then a Burmese is for you!
Being extremely clever, the Burmese will happily swing from your curtains, open doors, bins, cupboards and sometimes even operate your computer and send the odd email to your confused friends! If you fancy a dog, but don't have the time, what about a game of fetch with your Burmese? It's their favourite game. If you need help around the house, the Burmese is a handy feline friend to have on hand with the dusting and knocking off your favourite ornaments. They make you laugh, sigh, giggle and cry at their antics. Try explaining to your best friends when they stay over that their 'frillies' were taken by the cat and you have not been searching through their suitcases. They are exceedingly pleased getting you into trouble too. Being sociable and confident makes you forgive them instantly for all the naughty things they do and they love nothing more that a cuddle and a kiss to bring their humans back into line.
Burmese cats are wonderful people monitors and will often sit on those friends who don't really like cats, leaving their pretty undercoats on their dark clothing as they drape themselves around shoulders and think nothing of climbing a back or two. A sure fire way to keep unwanted visitors away. All you can do is laugh at their antics and of course, this is exactly what they desire. Your undivided attention. Once you tune yourself into your Burmese, they become very addictive and one is just never enough.
A strong and elegant cat with sleek, glossy coats on their deceptively heavy muscular bodies on tall slender legs, neat, oval paws and a straight tail of medium thickness, which tapers to a rounded tip. The head forms a short wedge with a slightly rounded top and the ears are rounded at the tip. The eyes are large, lustrous and are golden yellow in colour. Their coats are brown, blue, chocolate, lilac or red with some girls being brown cream, blue cream, chocolate cream and lilac cream torties. So literally, something for everyone.
Burmese were discovered in England in the late 1800s, but they were not as popular as the favoured blue-eyed Siamese and the breed gradually died out in England and Europe. It was revived in 1930 using the first true Burmese and it is said that a wartime sea voyage of three Burmese cats from Burma into America in the 1940s lasted five months, during which time they survived attacks by bombers. The breed was eventually recognized by the GCCF in 1952.
About The Burmese BreedA highly intelligent, active and mischievous breed of sleek and elegant bodies combined with cheeky and insanely affectionate natures. The Burmese is an exceptionally social breed that want to be involved with every day life and whatever you do - they are in your company. If you have lots of time to waste and don't like a quiet life, then a Burmese is for you!
Being extremely clever, the Burmese will happily swing from your curtains, open doors, bins, cupboards and sometimes even operate your computer and send the odd email to your confused friends! If you fancy a dog, but don't have the time, what about a game of fetch with your Burmese? It's their favourite game. If you need help around the house, the Burmese is a handy feline friend to have on hand with the dusting and knocking off your favourite ornaments. They make you laugh, sigh, giggle and cry at their antics. Try explaining to your best friends when they stay over that their 'frillies' were taken by the cat and you have not been searching through their suitcases. They are exceedingly pleased getting you into trouble too. Being sociable and confident makes you forgive them instantly for all the naughty things they do and they love nothing more that a cuddle and a kiss to bring their humans back into line.
Burmese cats are wonderful people monitors and will often sit on those friends who don't really like cats, leaving their pretty undercoats on their dark clothing as they drape themselves around shoulders and think nothing of climbing a back or two. A sure fire way to keep unwanted visitors away. All you can do is laugh at their antics and of course, this is exactly what they desire. Your undivided attention. Once you tune yourself into your Burmese, they become very addictive and one is just never enough.
A strong and elegant cat with sleek, glossy coats on their deceptively heavy muscular bodies on tall slender legs, neat, oval paws and a straight tail of medium thickness, which tapers to a rounded tip. The head forms a short wedge with a slightly rounded top and the ears are rounded at the tip. The eyes are large, lustrous and are golden yellow in colour. Their coats are brown, blue, chocolate, lilac or red with some girls being brown cream, blue cream, chocolate cream and lilac cream torties. So literally, something for everyone.
