For the "Sacred Cat of Burma" cat breed, see Birman.
Breed of cat
Burmese cat
Brown European male
Origin
Burma
Breed standards
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FIFe
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TICA
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WCF
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ACF
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Domestic cat (Felis catus)
A brown European adult showing the original coloration of the breedA chocolate European female kittenChocolate American kitten
The Burmese cat (Burmese: ဗမာကြောင်, Băma kyaung, Thai: ทองแดง or ศุภลักษณ์, RTGS: Thongdaeng or Supphalak, meaning copper colour) is a breed of domestic cat, originating in Burma, believed to have its roots near the Thai-Burma border and developed in the United States and Britain.
Most modern Burmese are descendants of one female cat called Wong Mau, which was brought from Burma to the United States in 1930 and bred with American Siamese. From there, American and British breeders developed distinctly different Burmese breed standards, which is unusual among pedigreed domestic cats. Most modern cat registries do not formally recognise the two as separate breeds, but those that do refer to the British type as the European Burmese.
Originally, all Burmese cats were dark brown (genetically black), but are now available in a wide variety of colours; formal recognition of these also varies by standard. Both versions of the breed are known for their uniquely social and playful temperament and persistent vocalisation.
cat, originating in Burma, believed to have its roots near the Thai-Burma border and developed in the United States and Britain. Most modern Burmese are...
developed by crossbreeding sable American Burmese and black American Shorthair cats, to produce a cat of mostly Burmese type, but with a sleek, panther-like...
The Asian or Asian group, is a cat breed similar to the European Burmese but in a range of different coat colours and patterns. Long-haired Asians of...
Tonkinese cats showing signature aquamarine (blue-green) eyes. Tonkinese is a domestic cat breed produced by crossbreeding between the Siamese and Burmese. Members...
or Korn Ja (Black cat). When the capital city Ayutthaya was sacked on 7 April 1767 at the end of the Burmese–Siamese war, the Burmese army burned everything...
Southeast Asia Burmese people Burmese language Burmese alphabet Burmese cuisine Burmese culture BurmesecatBurmese chicken Burmese (horse), a horse given to...
Publishing. According to Guinness World Records, the oldest living cat is a Burmese called Kataleena Lady who lives in Melbourne, Australia. Kataleena...
Mist) is a breed of cat developed in Australia. It is a cross between the Abyssinian cat, the Burmesecat, and the Australian Tabby cat. The Australian Mist...
The Minskin is a breed of cat derived from intentional cross-breeding between the Munchkin and Burmesecat breeds, with the addition of Sphynx and Devon...
generally recognised in any of the Asian Shorthair or Burmese colours and patterns. Like the other cats in the Asian Group, the breed was developed during...
contains Burmese script. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Burmese script. Burmese (Burmese: မြန်မာဘာသာ;...
the Singapura is a Burmese/Abyssinian cross and it has even been described as such by CFA Judges. The resemblance of some Burmese/Abyssinian cross to...
written that the "dog-like attachment to the owners" of Abyssinian and Burmesecats causes "greater dependence on human contacts". This stands in contrast...
The cat (Felis catus), commonly referred to as the domestic cat or house cat, is a small domesticated carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species...
confusion, especially among Burmese breeders who mistakenly insisted that Suphalaks were a solid sable-colored Burmesecat of Thai origin. Experienced...
Birman, also called the "Sacred Cat of Burma", is a domestic cat breed. The Birman is a long-haired, colour-pointed cat distinguished by a silky coat,...
domestic cat, that originated in the United Kingdom in 1981. It is a cross between the Chinchilla Persian and Burmesecats. In certain cat registries...
contains Burmese script. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Burmese script. Myanmar, officially...
efforts over the years to obtain recognition of the Burmese, with the result that the Burmesecat was accepted and permitted to compete in the championship...
GCCFCats.org. Governing Council of the Cat Fancy. "Burmese breed introduction". TICA.org. The International Cat Association. Retrieved 28 March 2023. "The...
The Exotic Shorthair is a breed of cat developed as a short-haired version of the Persian. The Exotic is similar to the Persian in appearance with the...
Munchkin is a breed of cat characterized by its very short legs, which are caused by genetic mutation. Compared to many other cat breeds, it is a relatively...
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