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40 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

AMERICAN BURMESE

ALWAYS CRAVING COMPANY, THIS CAT IS FUN-SEEKING AND INTERESTED IN EVERYTHING

Place of origin Possibly Burma There are several conflicting accounts of how the Burmese cat
(Myanmar)
came to the West. All that is known for certain is that a Southeast
Date of origin 1930s
Asian cat of this type, belonging to a Dr. Thompson, appeared in
Breed registries CFA, TICA
the US in the 1930s and was used to found a new breed. The first
Weight range 8–14lb
(3.5–6.5kg) recognized American Burmese cats were all a rich brown in color.
Grooming Later, further colors were accepted, although not as many as
in the European version of this breed, which also has a more
Asian appearance. The Burmese is a lovely family pet that
Colors and patterns
All solid and can never have enough
tortoiseshell colors company and attention.
in sepia pattern.
Wide-set, round
golden eyes
Visible break
on nose

Ears with slightly
rounded tips

Full, round face
Richly colored,
close-lying
lilac coat

Short,
rounded muzzle

Underparts reveal
lighter sepia
patterning

Strong,
compact body
Sturdy legs with
round paws