"I can't have a cat! My husband (mother, wife, spouse etc.) can't stand cats!"

Obviously such people haven¹t fallen under the spell of a Burmese.

Nearly every Burmese owner and breeder will tell you that all you have to do is take a Burmese cat or kitten home and everyone who comes in contact with this delightful creature will become an instant convert. Many "cat haters" have become cat-loving enthusiasts because of an experience with a Burmese.

Burmese are people-oriented and almost doglike in personality. They shadow their owners and desire to give and receive affection. Burmese are true lap-loving companions: quick to learn and extremely loyal.

Burmese enjoy being with people. They delight in "helping" manage the house. The females like to be at "center stage" and assume an active role ruling the household. The males prefer to supervise from the lap position; they are more laid back and less opinionated.

The ideal Burmese is a "cat of medium size with substantial bone structure, good muscular development and surprising weight for its size. This together with a rounded head, expressive eyes and a sweet disposition, present a totally distinct cat which is comparable to no other breed."

Their large, round eyes range from yellow to gold and their coats are fine, glossy, short, and satiny. While many colors of Burmese are recognized around the world, CFA recognizes only four colors: sable, champagne, blue and platinum. Each Burmese is judged according to the CFA standard.

No matter what color or gender, a Burmese cat will steal your heart while convincing you that you meant to give it away all along!