Facts About Burmese Cats - The Perfect Breed

In this video, I'll tell you the most interesting facts about Burmese cats. Let's begin. They're oriental cats. The ancestors of the Burmese are the Siamese and the Copper cat of Burma, now known as Mayan mare. They all have a common ancestor, Wang Mao, a gorgeous dark brown cat who lived in the 1930s. Wang Mao was actually a crossbreed. She was a cross between a Siamese cat and a solid color Burma cat. Burmese cats were used to create several other breeds, such as Tonkinese, Bombay and Bormila. They are small to medium-sized cats. Burmese cats' weight is between 8 to 12 pounds. However, they're heavyweight champions. They have a compact and muscular build, making them heavier than they appear. As a result, they are sometimes referred to bricks wrapped in silk. There are actually two types of Burmese cats. American or contemporary Burmese and European or British Burmese. And they are actually genetically distinct. The British or traditional ideal tends towards a more slender, long-bodied cat with a wedge-shaped head, while the American Burmese is noticeably a stockier cat with much broader head, round eyes and distinctively shorter flattened muzzle. The original color for the breed is a very rich dark brown. Nowadays, there are four colors recognized in the U.S. Sable, Champagne, Platinum and Blue and ten in the U.K. Burmese cats are low-maintenance. They have a fine silky coat that only requires weekly brushing. Furthermore, these gorgeous felines don't even shed a lot. Burmese cats are extremely trusting toward people. However, they are far too trusting and outgoing to be allowed outside, and they have a tendency to be fearless to their own detriment. They're vocal cats, but unlike the Siamese, they're more soft-spoken and have a deep voice. They can even loudly rumble like a wild cat when they don't get enough attention. Burmese cats are pretty active. They tend to keep their playfulness long into their adulthood. They love their people. Burmese are notoriously known as dog-like cats. They're people-oriented, following their owners, needing and demanding attention, waiting at the door for you to get home and wanting you to play with them. They love to curl up in a worm lap and be petted, and they've even been known for playing fetch. Before we continue, if you like this video and want to see more like this, subscribe and tap the bell to not miss anything. Let's continue. They are prone to developing separation anxiety. Because they are so loving, they really suffer if you leave them alone for long periods of time and can even become destructive. So if you're working a regular 9-to-5 job, a Burmese is not the best choice for you if you don't want your pet to suffer. Their eyes' color can be a vivid amber or a piercing green. However, blue color in Burmese cats is considered a defect. Burmese cats are highly intelligent. They are one of the most intelligent cat breeds in the world. They love to learn and can be taught different tricks. They tend to get along with other pets. They tolerate well-behaved dogs and are also good with children if the kids are taught to treat them respectfully. However, when it comes to other cats, they don't always get along with them. If you want more than one cat, then it's best to get leader mates. This will also help with the anxiety issue mentioned earlier. Plus, the special bond that siblings enjoy seems to keep the animals more kittenish and playful as they age. Burmese eye discharge The Burmese are a cat breed that has unusually large eyes. Due to their large and partially protruding eyes, there is usually a clear discharge around the eyes as a result of blinking. This discharge is usually accumulated into small balls at the corner of their eyes. The American Burmese has the second lowest level of genetic diversity of all the breeds studied. The Burmese cat is generally a healthy breed. Burmese cats are often sensitive to anesthesia and prone to gingivitis and certain ocular, muscular, and cardiac disorders. The European Burmese cats are at a higher risk of having diabetes as compared to other cat breeds. Young kittens might also be a victim of acute teething disorder, which can cause them to tear at their face in order to try to alleviate the pain. The American Burmese is known sometimes to have a severe head malformation, which however leads to kittens either being stillborn or dying shortly after birth. The average lifespan for the breed is 12 to 16 years, although a well-cared-for individual can easily approach 20 years of age. So they live a pretty long time, which is of course a great thing. If you enjoyed this video, then hit the like button and click on one of the videos on the screen. Or visit our channel Facts about Cats. See you in our next video.