Burmese Cat

The Burmese Cat is known for its large and expressive eyes which are golden, round and set wide apart. Their other distinctive feature is their short, glossy, satin coats. Their

The coat is one that is easy to care for. Little grooming beyond a daily patting with your hands is required. The coat comes in several different colors with shades of brown being most common.

A final note about their physical appearance is they have compact muscular bodies with a dense bone structure. This makes them surprisingly heavy for their small to medium size.

Burmese Cat Personality

These cats are great companions. They make a great pet for many households. They can easily handle a large, busy, noisy home. They are fun loving, lively, alert, expressive, “talkative”, and really enjoy company. They do well with most other pets and with children. They are very affectionate and quite interested in anything you might be up to. Many Burmese owners report that their cats are almost doglike in their behavior.

If you get one you can be sure that you will always have company in bed and on the couch. If you are reading the newspaper or doing paperwork you can be sure that they will be there to help supervise and help!

Where to Get this Breed of Cat

A Burmese should be purchased from a reputable breeder or adopted from a rescue or animal shelter.

Keep in mind that getting a cat is a long term decision. So take your time with the decision to buy or adopt any kitten or cat.

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