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ASIAN—SMOKE

THIS PLAYFUL AND INTELLIGENT BREED IS VERY RESPONSIVE TO ATTENTION

Place of origin UK Originally known as the Burmoire, this graceful cat is
Date of origin 1980s a cross between the Burmilla (opposite) and the Burmese
Breed registries GCCF (p.39). The Asian Smoke has one of the most attractive coats
Weight range 9–15lb (4–7kg) of all the Asian breeds: a deep, often solid color on top, the
Grooming
fur ripples apart when the cat moves or is stroked to reveal
glimpses of a gleaming, silvery undercoat. An athletic, playful
Colors and patterns cat with an outgoing personality, the Asian Smoke is
Any color topcoat, highly curious and loves to investigate everything.
including tortoiseshell,
with a silvery white Asian Smokes are happy kept as indoor cats as long
undercoat. as they have plenty of human companionship,
amusement, and affection.

Medium to large Large eyes slant
ears, rounded toward nose
Chocolate at tips
smoke coat Slender,
well-muscled
body
Tail tapers
to tip

Silvery rings
Strong, around eyes
straight back

Wide jaw
tapers to a
blunt muzzle

Brown smoke
with silvery white
undercoat
Hindlegs longer
than forelegs

Neat, oval paws