A lively cat, the Balinese is also loving and will sit quietly with her parent, purring and being petted. Balinese At a glance The Balinese will make anything tall her own special perch; her slender figure conceals a powerful jumper. Male: large: >12 lbs. Female: medium: 8-12 lbs. Longevity Range: 8-13 yrs. Social/Attention Needs: Moderate Tendency to Shed: Moderate Length: Long Characteristics: Silky, Straight Colors: Frost, Blue, Chocolate, Seal, Cream, Red, Lilac, Fawn Pattern: Points Less Allergenic: No Overall Grooming Needs: High Cat Association Recognition: CFA, ACFA , FIFe, TICA Prevalence: Rare The graceful Balinese is a medium-sized cat with a long, tubular body. She is definitely a slender cat with fine bones but does not appear to be emaciated. The head is a long triangle and the ears are set so they appear to continue the triangle. The deep blue, slanted eyes and the darker color on the extremities, tail, ears and face of the breed give the Balinese her own special look.

The hair on the Balinese is not really long but is medium in length. You can see the length best by looking at the fur on the tail. The coat is soft and silky and has no undercoat. The Balinese is an active, vocal cat as befits a Siamese descendent. Cat trees and high perches are necessary equipment when you live with a Balinese. If these are not provided, the Balinese will make anything tall her own special perch; her slender figure conceals a powerful jumper. You may find her leaping effortlessly to the top of your refrigerator, bookcases and even the tops of doors. The Balinese is slender and fine boned. Because of this build, care must be taken that she does not become obese. If given enough exercise space, the Balinese is generally able to avoid getting too heavy. The Balinese is a lively but loving cat. She will sit quietly with her parent, purring and being petted. They are loving companions. The Siamese (Balinese?) breed has always been popular. In the early 1950s, some Siamese (Balinese?) breeders in the United States discovered that they were seeing kittens puffier than a Siamese should be.

They knew that no other breed was inserted into their breeding program and that their program was sound, but they still saw these kittens with fur that was too long to meet the Siamese standard. Although the beauty of these cats was recognized, these kittens were placed as pets rather than breeding animals. However, two Siamese breeders, Helen Smith in New York and Marion Dorsey in California, fell in love with the look of the longer-haired Siamese (Balinese?) and felt that they should continue to be bred. When these breeders saw that litters of Longhairs were produced by breeding these Longhair cats to each other, they determined to promote these cats as a separate breed. They began by placing these kittens with other breeders who had similar interests in mind. Originally, the thought was to name this breed the "Longhair Siamese" but Siamese breeders objected. Since the naturally graceful motion of this breed made people think of the movements of the Balinese Temple Dancers, the name for the breed became Balinese.

A Siamese in every nature except for her long, silky ermine coat, the Balinese, also known as the Javanese, has a distinctive luxurious tail plume. This long, slender cat is lithe but muscular. An easygoing breed with a clownlike personality, the Balinese adores people. This regal, aristocratic, intelligent cat is talkative, though less vocal than the Siamese. Super King Size Microfibre DuvetA healthy breed, the Balinese can live up to 20 years.Used Furniture Store Gilbert Az Help Your Balinese-Javanese ThriveHouses For Sale On Shell Beach Drive Lake Charles La What do cats need to thrive? What goes into our cat food? Try our Breed Selector4Some cat breeds are typically independent and aloof, even if they've been raised by the same person since kittenhood;

others bond closely to one person and are indifferent to everyone else; and some shower the whole family with affection. Breed isn't the only factor that goes into affection levels; cats who were raised inside a home with people around feel more comfortable with humans and bond more easily.     See Cats Less Affectionate with Family3If you're going to share your home with a cat, you'll need to deal with some level of cat hair on your clothes and in your house. However, shedding does vary among the breeds. If you're a neatnik you'll need to either pick a low-shedding breed, or relax your standards.   See Cats with Low Amount of Shedding2Due to poor breeding practices, some breeds are prone to certain genetic health problems. This doesn't mean that every cat of that breed will develop those diseases; it just means that they're at an increased risk. If you're looking only for purebred cats or kittens, it's a good idea to find out which genetic illnesses are common to the breed you're interested in.   

See Cats Prone to Health Problems4Some cats are perpetual kittens — full of energy and mischief — while others are more serious and sedate. Although a playful kitten sounds endearing, consider how many games of chase the mouse-toy you want to play each day, and whether you have kids or other animals who can stand in as playmates.   See Cats with Low Potential for Playfulness1Some breeds sound off more often than others. When choosing a breed, think about how the cat vocalizes and how often. If constant "conversation" drives you crazy, consider a kitty less likely to chat.   See Cats with Lower Tendency to Vocalize4Being tolerant of children, sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets and hugs they can dish out, and having a nonchalant attitude toward running, screaming youngsters are all traits that make a kid-friendly cat. Our ratings are generalizations, and they're not a guarantee of how any breed or individual cat will behave; cats from any breed can be good with children based on their past experiences and personality.