The Burmese cat is a breed of domestic cat, originating in Burma, believed to have its roots near the Thai-Burma border and developed in the United States
Burmese Breed Overview
GROUP: Shorthair (Cat)
HEIGHT: 10 to 12 inches
WEIGHT: 8 to 12 pounds
COAT: Very short, fine, glossy
COAT COLOR: Sable, champagne, blue, platinum
LIFE SPAN: 10 to 17 years
TEMPERAMENT: Highly social, vocal, playful
HYPOALLERGENIC: No
The Burmese is a heavy, muscular cat often described as a "brick wrapped in silk." They are fiercely affectionate, dog-like in their loyalty, and demand almost constant human interaction.