Burmese
- Average lifespan
- 14.4 years[7]
Temperament
People oriented, Affectionate
[1]Background
American breed development centred on Wong Mau, imported in 1930. It shares ancestry with European Burmese but CFA treats them as separate breeds.
[1]Appearance
The medium, muscular body has substantial bone, a rounded head and a short, broad muzzle. The very short coat lies close and is glossy.
[1]Coat and comparisons
CFA describes sable, champagne, platinum and blue. Colour names may differ between registries and breeds.
[1]American and European types
WCF also separates American and European standards. The American type has a rounded head and four sepia colours. The photograph here shows the American type; compare head and eye shape on the European Burmese page.
[2]Colours and patterns in the ACFA standard
In the ACFA standard: Four colours are listed: sable, champagne, blue and platinum. Sable is warm brown; champagne is a warm beige; blue has warm fawn undertones; platinum is silver with a slightly pinkish cast.
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