Burmese Cat Black
If it s short silky and dark brown it might be a burmese cat.
Burmese cat black. This gene causes a reduction in the amount of pigment produced converting black into brown and rendering all other colours likewise paler than their usual expression. The first blue burmese was born in 1955 in britain followed by red cream. The burmese gene causes solid black to appear dark sable brown by reducing the amount of pigment in the hair. Bombay cats are typically characterized as having an all black coat black soles black nose and mouth with copper or green eyes.
However keep in mind that burmese cats sometimes have coats in other colors. Some have described burmese behavior as being similar to that of a small person who loves you. You should also look at the cat s head to see if it s wedge shaped with a wide skull and. Aug 20 2020 burmese have a unique rasp to their voices and sound a bit like cats going hoarse from too much talking.
The burmese cat burmese. In 1936 cfa accepted the burmese for registration and burmese cats were an immediate hit when they were introduced into north america in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Joseph thompson who either acquired her from a sailor or brought her back himself from his travels depending on which story you believe. The burmese cat breed characteristics are distinct starting from their smooth satin coats muscular bodies to their friendly personality.
Burmese are not as talkative as their siamese neighbors. The action of the gene also produces the modified colorpoint effect which is more noticeable in young kittens. She belonged to dr. While adult burmese are placid cats they also tend.
The burmese is a sturdy stocky cat and her nutrition should be watched to prevent obesity particularly if the cat does not get enough exercise. To identify a burmese cat look for a cat with large round golden eyes which is a defining characteristic of the breed. The matriarch of the modern burmese was a small dark brown cat named wong mau. The close lying sleek and glossy black coat is generally colored to the roots with little or no paling.
When they have something to say however they ll reiterate the message until you get out your universal feline human translator and take care of whatever it is troubling them. Wong mau was at first thought to be a siamese with a chocolate colored coat. Also take a look at the cat s coat. Burmese cats are very comfortable with other burmese but they may not get along as well with other breeds.
Burmese are good climbers and jumpers and should have cat trees and perches.