Burmese Cat Breed Facts, Information and Pictures of Burmese Cats

Looking for Burmese cat breed info and pictures? Look no further! To the beautiful, affectionate breed known as Burmese, happiness is a warm lap! This loveable, people-oriented cat originated in Burma, and was developed as a distinct breed in the United States in the 1930′s. Often described as “bricks wearing silk” these cats are remarkably heavy for their size.

The soft, silky short coat comes in four shades; sable, champagne, blue and platinum. Known for their uncanny ability to make a cat-lover out of almost anyone, these adorable felines take companionship to extremes – wanting a hand – or should we say “a paw” – in everything that you are doing. Make room, because Burmese love to cuddle up with you in bed.

Burmese should never be allowed outside as they are very dependent upon humans and have very little in the way of survival instincts to help them fend off other animals or avoid traffic. Members of the Burmese cat breed are intelligent and charming creatures and get along well with well-behaved children and dogs introduced at an early age. Watch out, though, Burmese can be addicting – it’s hard to stop at just one!

Burmese Cat Breed Clubs

Cat clubs are an excellent resource when looking for in depth information, and plenty of helpful Burmese cat breed info can be found on the following sites:

• Burmese Cat Club – An United Kingdom-based club of Burmese breeders and enthusiasts
• Burmese Cat Society – British-based club dedicated to the Burmese cat.
• Burmese Cat Society of Australasia – An Australian-based club of Burmese breeders and enthusiasts.
• Natal Burmese Cat Society Homepage – An South African-based club of Burmese breeders and fanciers
• Worldwide European Burmese Society – A club linking breeders of European Burmese from around the world.

Even More Burmese Cat Breed Info

• Barb’s Burmese Page – History, care, and photos of the breed.
• Cat Fanciers’ Association: Breed Profile: Burmese – An in-depth look into the Burmese breed.
• Cat Fanciers: Foreign Burmese: Breed FAQ – Information on this cat and its features.

• CFA Breed Article: Burmese – CFA reprint of the article “The Joy of Burmese” by Erika Graf-Webster.
• AACE breed Standard – Burmese
• CFA Breed Standard – Burmese – Features the qualities and characteristics of  the Burmese Cat Breed.