Red Burmese

Burmese cats come in many various sub breeds that will appear significantly different in physical appearance. Many of the current breeds that have long standing roots can be found to have heritage from the Wong Mau cat, also from Burma. This cat was initially introduced to the United States in the early 30s and was bred with a Siamese cat in an attempt to realise a new type of breed. After a few years of breeding, official recognition was finally received stateside first and would eventually be known throughout the world. Burmese cats have established themselves in the cat industry and have come a long way since their first encounter with the world outside of their home country. Over time, the introduction of various genes and continuous breeding has led to variation within the Burmese breed. The various colours within the Burmese breed give a new owner plenty of choice and it’s great to explore the options.

The Red Burmese is another type of Burmese that appears lighter in colour due to its fur coat and accompanying eyes. The golden iris of the Red is a key trademark of this cat and its fur coat is a cream and slightly orange shade throughout. While the cat isn’t entirely red, it receives its name due to the orange genes it possesses. The Burmese also has Tabby mixed into its gene pool and this is evident from the patterning around the head. The rest of the body is fairly uniform in colour with slight toning around the legs, however this isn’t desirable in the eyes of the show cat industry. Regardless, a cat is a companion for life and variation in fur colour is not something to be worried about for the domestic owner.

Caring for the Burmese cat is a little more intensive due to the grooming required of the fur coat. Shorthair cats are normally low maintenance but the thick and dense coat of the Burmese requires a little more attention to remain in pristine condition. This cat will be a long-time companion in the household and can be expected to live around 18 years and sometimes beyond. This is considerably long for a cat’s life expectancy and it’s intelligent attitude and curious approach to life will gather wisdom as it ages. The Burmese is a great companion in the household and will engage actively, showing loyalty and affection to its family.