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Burmese

Burmese Profile

 

 

Lifespan: 10-15 Years

Avg height: 25-30cms

Avg weight Female: 3.5-4.5 kg

Avg weight Male: 4-5.5 kg

Coat type: This breed has a short, silky coat, which lies close to the skin. 

Coat colours and body type: Burmese are small to medium sized cats with a muscular build. They are far from dainty, with a strong, compact body shape. Burmese have large round eyes and shading on the face, ears, tail and legs. Common colours include brown, champagne, platinum and blue. 

Grooming required: Low maintenance 

Similar Breeds: Korat, Siamese, Singapura, Tonkinese

 

Burmese temperament

Burmese are a highly socialable breed. They build strong bonds with their owners and enjoy spending time around and on top of people. They are curious and love to explore every nook and cranny, fetch toys and create their own games. Burmese are affectionate and love to squeeze in a bit of lap time. They can be vocal at times. 

Please be advised the information provided is purely an indicator of breed traits and characteristics and that within some breeds there can be significant variation.