They are very muscular and big, very vocal, and love to be around families and other pets. These cats come from Southeast Asia, and are closely related to the Siamese cat. They are quite beautiful, and come in many different colors ranging from a dark sable, to the dilute lighter colors of champagne, blue, and platinum. These striking colors compliment their widely-set, expressive eyes of yellow o
r gold. The Burmese tend to live very long lives. In fact the oldest Burmese cat lived to be the age of 24! With their athletic, muscular build, these kitties like to follow you around. Although they are elegant, they also tend to get pretty heavy. These short haired cats are very vocal and very social. They do require more attention than many other breeds, and the females tend to be more demanding than the males. The Burmese have a very innocent look to them and have very charming personalities. As kittens they are very lively and remain very playful well into their adulthood. Their meow is very soft and sweet and they are generally very healthy animals. They do tend to have some gingivitis issues, so be sure to keep their teeth clean. Only light grooming is required for these animals. The Burmese breed can be traced back to Thailand, and were accepted by the CFA as champion status in 1957. The Burmese are very broad and masculine built. They are very lively, even tempered, and very affectionate kitties. They are very playful even once they are adults, and are often quite entertaining to watch. The Burmese breed is not shy at all by nature. They absolutely love to be held, and will often be the nights entertainment if guests stop by! They are often very frisky, and love to be the center of attention. The Burmese kitties will leap to and fro, often stopping in the middle to make sure you are watching them! They love tons of attention and are quite comical. The Burmese make for a great family pet. Although sometimes clumsy, they are fun-loving and do well with other animals; even dogs. These kitties can even be taught to fetch. If taught early enough in life they even enjoying traveling, so if you are on the move then the Burmese is right for you.
