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Burmese

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Burmese

(Felis catus)

Family-friendly Apartment Children Other pets Active Low maintenance

Burmese is a cat breed most often described as very social, playful, zgovoren, attached. It originates from Myanmar/United Kingdom and belongs to the medium size category. Suitable for families, suitable for children, suitable with other pets, suitable for apartments.

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About the breed

Burmese is a cat breed that is well known in Europe and is most commonly kept as a companion or pet animal. It is most often described as very social, playful, zgovoren, attached, and it also stands out for its appearance, movement and behaviour. Its origin or development is associated with Myanmar/United Kingdom.

For good welfare, it usually does best in apartment. Basic care includes regular play, clean cat litter boxes, scratching post, brushing as needed. An adult animal typically reaches a height of 25-30 cm and a weight of 3-5.50 kg, and it is classified among medium breeds. Grooming is rated 1/5 and daily activity needs are rated 4/5. Average lifespan is 12-17 years.

Main advantages include very social, gentle, intelligent, while common challenges include poorly tolerates being alone, needs veliko stika, can je glasnejši. Suitable for families, suitable for children, suitable with other pets, suitable for apartments. The final decision always depends on the individual animal, the quality of care, training or socialization, and the owner’s lifestyle.

Key characteristics
Europe status
Prisotna v Evropi
Suitable for
ljudem, ki niso veliko odsotni
Family-friendly
Yes
Children
Yes
Apartment
Yes
Origin
Mjanmar/Velika Britanija
Living environment
apartment
Activity
Grooming
Lifespan
12–17 years
Size
Srednja
Weight
3.0–5.5 kg
Pros & cons
Advantages
  • very social, gentle, intelligent
Things to consider
  • poorly tolerates being alone, needs veliko stika, can je glasnejši
Temperament

very social, playful, zgovoren, attached

Suitable for

ljudem, ki niso veliko odsotni

Origin & habitat

Mjanmar/Velika Britanija

Living environment

apartment

Grooming, activity & noise
Grooming
1/5
Activity
4/5
Grooming
regular play, clean cat litter boxes, scratching post, brushing as needed
Breeders for this breed

No breeders in database.

Quick breed summary
Lifespan 12–17 years
Family-friendly Yes
Activity
Grooming
Size Srednja
Origin Mjanmar/Velika Britanija

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