Published on 05/12/2008

The European Burmese refers to Burmese cats developed by the British. The name marks it as a different CFA breed from the round, compact, 4-color Burmese breed

Adopting Kittens: European Burmese Appearance and Personality

The European Burmese refers to Burmese cats developed by the British. The name marks it as a different CFA breed from the round, compact, 4-color Burmese breed. This breed of cat has six more colors. The European Burmese cats are moderate, gently rounded cats with a longer body and head.

The following appearance description is offered to help you decide if the European Burmese cat is right for you, your family and lifestyle.

Appearance Description

• Luminous eyes
• Striking colors
• Exceptionally beautiful
• Silky, close-lying coat and harmonious conformation
• Medium in size and length
• Solid, hefty body
• Yellow to amber eyes
• Colors in brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, cream and the brown, blue, chocolate, and lilac tortie colors

The following personality description is offered to help you decide if the European Burmese cat is right for you, your family and lifestyle.

Personality Description

• Exceptional calmness
• Friendly
• Inquisitive and playful nature
• Will follow their humans around the home
• Will park themselves in the same room somewhere near their humans
• Lap cats
• Most European Burmese adore children
• It is advisable to allow children to meet the kittens before choosing. The European Burmese kittens or cats that like children will gravitate toward them.
• Intelligent
• Some can learn to open doors
• Laid-back temperament

Grooming Tips

• The European Burmese require very little grooming because of their short, close-lying coats and natural cleanliness
• Regular face-washing with a warm, damp washcloth (without soap) is appropriate
• Weekly nail-clipping and ear-cleaning (with a cotton swab) are also needed
• Occasional brushing can reduce the already minimal shedding
• Most European Burmese cats keep themselves very clean and do not have to be bathed except before a show for show cats.

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Written by: Connie Limon. Visit “Adopting Kittens” at http://smalldogs2.com/AdoptingKittens to find a complete online reference for choosing and caring for the perfect kitten, which matches you and your lifestyle. Learn about litter box training at http://smalldogs2.com/LitterBoxTraining

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