Please Read, About My Burmese!
Current mood: cheerful 
I FEEL SO LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO ADOPT(RESCUE) MY PUREBRED, BURMESE BABIES!! WE RECEIVED THEM ON THEIR ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY. IT WAS AT THE END OF SUMMER, 2006, WHEN THEIR OWNERS GAVE THEM UP TO THE RESCUE CENTER..CAN YOU BELIEVE THEY WERE THERE FOR 9 DAYS BEFORE WE ADOPTED THEM?! ANOTHER COUPLE CAME IN AND PUT THEIR NAME ON THE LIST TO SEE THEM AFTER WE DID, BUT OF COURSE WE FELL IN LOVE WITH THEM AND WE TOOK THEM HOME! GOOD THING I DRAGGED THE WHOLE FAMILY ALONG FOR THE RIDE, SINCE IT WAS A REQUIREMENT TO ADOPT. THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN GONE WHEN WE GOT BACK IF I HADN'T. THIER RELATIVES WERE ALLERGIC AND WOULDN'T COME VISIT, SO THEY WANTED A NEW LOVING HOME FOR THEM. LUCKY FOR US!!
I DO LOVE MY OTHER CATS TOO THOUGH, SO DON'T GET ME WRONG!! READ MY OTHER BLOG ABOUT THEM. I WENT FROM NEVER OWNING A CAT IN MY LIFE, TO HAVING FOUR IN TWO MONTHS. INTERESTING STORY, GO AHEAD AND READ MY OTHER BLOG ON THAT, BUT THIS ONE IS ON MY BURMESE AND THE BURMESE BREED.
EVERYTHING THEY SAY ABOUT THE BURMESE BREED IS TRUE! THEY ACT LIKE DOGS AND EVEN LICK YOU LIKE A DOG. THEY ALSO LOVE WATER AND TRY GETTING IN WHEN IT'S ON.(at least mine do). MY BLUE(gray) ONE EVEN FETCHES AND BRINGS TOYS TO YOU WHEN HE WANTS TO PLAY. HE'S THE BIGGER OF THE TWO AND KNOWS IT. THE OTHER ONE IS QUITE PETITE, THOUGH FEELS LIKE A TON WHEN PICKED UP. THEY'VE DONE EVERYTHING MENTIONED IN ARTICLE BELOW! THEY TALK TO YOU LOUDLY THROUGH THE SCREEN DOOR OR WINDOWS IF THEY SEE YOU OUTSIDE, AND GREET YOU AT THE DOOR WHEN YOU COME HOME. SO SWEET! THEY FOLLOW YOU AROUND, BUT NEVER GET UNDER FOOT. THEY LOVE TALKING TO YOU WHEN YOU WALK PAST THEM. THEY NEVER EVER BITE, NIP OR SHOW AGRESSION, NO MATTER WHAT GOES ON WITH THEM. WHICH IS WHY THAT BREED IS NOT SAFE OUTDOORS AT ALL! THEY EASILY LOVE OTHER ANIMALS TOO. THEY EVEN COVER THE OTHER CATS MESSES IN THE LITTER BOX IF ONE FORGETS. THEY'RE VERY CLEAN(not that others aren't)! THEY OPEN AND GO IN MY CUPBOARDS WHEN THEY THINK I PUT SOMETHING NEW INSIDE. IF YOU DIDN'T SEE OR HEAR THEM GO IN THOUGH, YOU'D NEVER KNOW IT, AS THEY NEVER KNOCK ANYTHING OVER AND DON'T MAKE A MESS. WHEN I FIRST GOT THEM, I'D FIND THEM IN MY VANITIES ALL THE TIME. I'D HEAR THE DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE AND SURE ENOUGH, THEY'D BE INSIDE(never making a mess though). THEY HARDLY SHED EITHER. IT WOULD TAKE WEEKS TO GET THE AMOUNT OF HAIR A DOG LEAVES BEHIND IN ONE DAY!
ONCE ONE OF THE BROTHERS CAME DOWNSTAIRS AND MEOWED AND MEOWED AT ME. FINALLY HE GOT ME TO FOLLOW HIM AFTER MUCH TALKING AND BUMPING ME. HE LED ME TO A CLOSED ROOM AND HIS OTHER BROTHER WAS ON THE OTHERSIDE WANTING TO GET OUT. ONCE OPENED, THEY WERE GRATEFUL! INSTEAD OF HIDING WHEN THE DOORBELL RINGS, THEY GO AND CHECK WHO'S THERE AND HANG AROUND TO GREET PEOPLE. I EVEN FIND THE OTHER NON-BURMESE CATS OF MINE, COPYING THEM WITH SOME OF THEIR GOOD HABITS NOW. I GUESS THAT'S WHERE THE TERM COPY-CAT COMES FROM. THEY COME TO BED WHEN YOU DO AND ALWAYS SAY GOODNIGHT, AS DO OUR OTHER KITTIES! THESE CATS ARE GREAT! IT'S LIKE HAVING LITTLE DOGS WITHOUT THE BARK, THE BITE, OR THE MESS. CAN YOU TELL I LOVE BURMESE CATS?........ READ ON!!
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Burmese cats are better, as my other kitties are so nice too and I couldn't ask for anything more. As I'm sure all you cat owners out there will agree! Go to your local shelter and adopt a cat or a pet if you can!!
Strangely, they really are like a dog and not the typical cat. They train very easily too. They actually understand a lot of doggie commands our dog wouldn't listen too...... My 10 year old just bathed them in the tub yesterday and they couldn't get enough. It could just be our cats, but it's weird how much like a dog they are! I would never trade my other cats in for them though, as I love them just the same!!
They seek people out more than us seeking them out. They seek out the kids for play time too. Our other cats play with the kids too and love getting scratched and rubbed, but it's just not quite the same way. I can't explain it, you would just have to have one to see the difference. It's just really neat!
After getting these guys(the Burmese), they seemed so dog like, I had to do some research on the breed and found it to be so true. If someone doesn't like cats and would rather have a dog(except they don't want the added work a dog brings) they should try a Burmese cat. Here's some information on them if interested:
In the early 1930's, Dr. Joseph Thompson of San Francisco acquired an attractive walnut-brown female from Burma which he named Wong Mau. Through selective breeding to Siamese, it was established that the Burmese is a distinct breed. Lighter colored kittens were occasionally produced and eventually the American breeders requested recognition from CFA for these "dilute" colors; first, as another breed named Malayan, then later as a dilute division of Burmese. The four colors recognized by CFA are: sable, champagne, blue and platinum.
Burmese carry surprising weight for their size and have often been described as "bricks wrapped in silk." Their coats are very short, satin-like in texture, and generally require little grooming other than daily petting. There is a range in Burmese head and body type; the more compact cats with the rounder heads are seen in the show ring. Burmese have large, expressive eyes that are great pools of innocence and seductive appeal, irresistible in effect. These eyes are their most persuasive weapon in an arsenal of endearing traits that mask an awesome power to hypnotize their owners into life-time love affairs through which they effortlessly rule their families.
As kittens, Burmese are quite lively. They often seem clumsy when they attempt feats beyond their capabilities and land on their rears with solid little thumps. They will be playful well into adulthood. As Burmese grow, their high intelligence emerges and their own individual personalities start to unfold. They mature into charming, resolute executives who move in and take over a household, running it efficiently with those big eyes and a velvet paw. If encouraged, many Burmese converse with their humans, using soft, sweet voices (they are neither loud nor raucous). They are good with children, will tolerate the family dog, and if introduced to it at an early age as something pleasant, most will enjoy traveling in a car.
Burmese are extremely people-oriented; their personalities are almost dog-like in a tendency to shadow their owners and in a desire to give and receive affection. Many Burmese have delighted their "humans" by learning to retrieve. They love warm laps and caressing hands and enjoy cuddling up in bed either under the covers or on top of their favorite persons. They delight in helping to manage the house. Some of their favorite chores are assisting with paper work or reading (by sitting on top of the material), or going into cupboards (to demonstrate where things ought to be). Typically, Burmese are always with people. The females tend to request center stage and take an active role in ruling the household. The males prefer to supervise from the lap position, are more laid back and less opinionated. If emotionally slighted by their owner's obtuseness, Burmese may sulk, but, fortunately, not for long. Burmese often convert the most anti-cat person into a Burmese enthusiast. Be forewarned! They can be addictive, and like potato chips, you may find you cannot have just one. Many people find the complete Burmese experience is to have one of each sex or perhaps two (or more) colors.
Pictured: Best of Breed - Dilute Division GC, PR, BW, RW CHERUBURM'S GO FURRGUSTO!, Champagne Burmese Neuter. Photo: © Preston Smith
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Pictured: Second Best of Breed - Sable Division GC, RW ANOKA COMICE, Sable Burmese Female, Photo: © Chanan
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Pictured: Third Best of Breed - Dilute Division GC GRAY MARK'S AURORA, Platinum Burmese Female. Photo: © Roberts Photography
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Burmese should never be let outdoors as they are entirely too trusting and have little, if any, survival instinct. Their idea of survival is to turn their soulful eyes on you to attend to all their needs. This does not work for catching food, fighting off enemies or avoiding cars.
A Burmese should be purchased only from a reputable breeder; avoid pet shops. It is advisable to visit the breeder's home to observe the conditions in which the litter is being raised. While breeders differ in their methods, the environment should be clean and relatively odorless. The kittens should be energetic, curious, and easily handled. They should also appear healthy, as should all the cats in the breeder's home. Check for clear eyes and noses, clean ears and healthy-looking coats. A breeder should guarantee the health of the kitten or cat for a reasonable length of time, provide registration papers (often after the kitten has been altered), discuss care, and be available to answer questions.
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Burmese should never be let outdoors as they are entirely too trusting and have little, if any, survival instinct. Their idea of survival is to turn their soulful eyes on you to attend to all their needs. This does not work for catching food, fighting off enemies or avoiding cars.
A Burmese should be purchased only from a reputable breeder; avoid pet shops. It is advisable to visit the breeder's home to observe the conditions in which the litter is being raised. While breeders differ in their methods, the environment should be clean and relatively odorless. The kittens should be energetic, curious, and easily handled. They should also appear healthy, as should all the cats in the breeder's home. Check for clear eyes and noses, clean ears and healthy-looking coats. A breeder should guarantee the health of the kitten or cat for a reasonable length of time, provide registration papers (often after the kitten has been altered), discuss care, and be available to answer questions.
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Pictured: -->Third Best of Breed - Sable Division GC INTOKATZ ROSEANNA, Sable Burmese Female ..Photo: ©
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..Pictured: -->Second Best of Breed - Dilute Division GC BURMPRZ MONTANA, Champagne Burmese Male. ..Photo: © --
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Pricing on Burmese usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion (GC), National or Regional winning parentage (NW or RW) or of Distinguished Merit parentage (DM). The DM title is achieved by the dam (mother) having produced five CFA grand champion/premier (alter) or DM offspring, or sire (father) having produced fifteen CFA grand champion/premier or DM offspring. Usually breeders make kittens available between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. After twelve weeks, kittens have had their basic inoculations and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment, showing, or being transported by air. Keeping such a rare treasure indoors, neutering or spaying and providing acceptable surfaces (e.g. scratching posts) for the natural behavior of scratching (CFA disapproves of declawing or tendonectomy surgery) are essential elements for maintaining a healthy, long and joyful life.
There are CFA clubs devoted to the promotion, protection and preservation of the Burmese breed. For more information, please send inquiries to CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan NJ 08736-0805.
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Pricing on Burmese usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion (GC), National or Regional winning parentage (NW or RW) or of Distinguished Merit parentage (DM). The DM title is achieved by the dam (mother) having produced five CFA grand champion/premier (alter) or DM offspring, or sire (father) having produced fifteen CFA grand champion/premier or DM offspring. Usually breeders make kittens available between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. After twelve weeks, kittens have had their basic inoculations and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment, showing, or being transported by air. Keeping such a rare treasure indoors, neutering or spaying and providing acceptable surfaces (e.g. scratching posts) for the natural behavior of scratching (CFA disapproves of declawing or tendonectomy surgery) are essential elements for maintaining a healthy, long and joyful life.
There are CFA clubs devoted to the promotion, protection and preservation of the Burmese breed. For more information, please send inquiries to CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan NJ 08736-0805.
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