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156 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

BALINESE

A VERY SPECIAL CAT THAT IS REFINED IN APPEARANCE BUT WITH HIDDEN STEEL

Place of origin US A longhaired version of the Siamese, the Balinese is an
Date of origin 1950s exquisite cat with the slender, graceful outlines of its relative
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, draped in a flowing, silky coat. Records show that longhaired
GCCF, TICA
kittens have appeared occasionally among shorthaired Siamese
Weight range 6–11lb (2.5–5kg)
litters for many decades, but it was not until the 1950s that
Grooming
some breeders began to develop the new look. The Balinese
has an outgoing personality and is bursting with energy and
Colors and patterns curiosity. Although not as loud-voiced as the Siamese, it is
Seal, chocolate, blue, and
lilac solid color points. attention-seeking, and also has a strong streak of mischief—
owners of a Balinese would be well advised not to leave this
cat to its own devices over long periods.
Clearly defined seal
mask covers most
of face
Very large,
Long, straight wide-based
nose with ears Long, fine,
no break close-lying
lilac point coat

Almond-shaped
deep blue eyes
slant toward nose

Seal point coat
Long, tapering,
wedge-shaped head

Long, lithe,
strong body

Plumed tail

Long, slender legs
Seal pointing on
legs matches
shading on body