The Javanese is from ancient Egypt.  It has a long, silky coat that comes in a variety of colors.  They are related to the Siamese and so are noted as being very intelligent and talkative.  These are pointed cats that fall outside the typically accepted point colors seen in Balinese cats of seal, blue, chocolate and lilac.  The Javanese cats are referred to as colorpoint showing odd or rare colors, such as red or white as well as patterns like tabby and tortie.  Since they are directly related to Siamese and Balinese cats, they can suffer from some of the same genetic defect; however, defects are bred out of the active lines and are becoming rare.

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

Appearance Description

• This is a cat of Siamese type with long, flowing coat
• Colors in solid point, lynx point, and parti-color point, seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac point
• Rich feeling coat
• Sleek body lines
• Hair is shortest on legs and around face, longest on tail to form a regal plume

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

Personality

Description

• Highly intelligent
• Easily becomes familiar with their human’s routine
• Talk with a soft and gentle voice
• They can use their paws to open cabinets and drawers
• Javanese have specific personalities according to their color
• Tortie points seem to entertain more with their antics
• Red and cream points seem to be more easygoing, enjoy playing and they need to feel a part of your life
• Lynx points tend to be the most popular pattern, regal and dignified

Grooming Tips

• Easy to care for
• Coat never mats
• Occasional combing and nail-clipping
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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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