Balinese(cat)
July 22nd, 2008 | by admin |
The Balinese is a semi-longhaired variant of the Siamese breed. Its coat is of medium length, and very silky and fine.
The Balinese are found in the four solid point colors associated with the Siamese breed (seal, blue, chocolate and lilac point). See Javanese for other colors, such as red point, cream point, lynx (tabby) point, and tortie point.
Although longhaired Siamese kittens appeared in some litters, it was not until the mid-1950s that longhaired cats of Siamese type and coloration were actively bred. The breed was first accepted for championship status in 1961 by CFF.
Like its parent breed, the Siamese, the Balinese is an active, very affectionate, talkative, and inquisitive breed. It likes to get underfoot and be part of everything its owner does. There is no job that two hands can do that a Balinese will think two hands and four paws cannot do better.
Some breeders work with a more traditional, round-headed and heavier-bodied variety, based on the Traditional or Applehead Siamese. They are available in the same colors and have a similar personality to the show-style Balinese. If you are more interested in this body type, look for breeders who advertise “traditional type”.
Show Record. At this time, Traditional Balinese are shown only in cat shows that recognize the traditional Balinese such as the ‘Traditional and Classic cat International’ (TCCI). Cosset, one of our queens, was 1997 Best Traditional Balinese. In 1998 one of our Balinese kittens received the prestigious ‘Morris Award’ as Best Kitten In Show. In the 1999 show, one of our kittens was again Best Kitten in Show and the father was Best Traditional Balinese and Best Traditional Seal Point Balinese. In the most recent 2002 International competition one of our cats was Best cat In Show and our kittens placed second and third Best Kitten In Show as well as many other first places.
We are proud to say that historically our cats and kittens take many first prizes in various classes including Best Seal Point, Best Chocolate Point, and several of our kittens usually place in the top five.
Our Balinese kittens and cats will be featured in a video entitled “Kittens and Stuff,” released in 2001.
References. We have a well-documented reputation for raising top quality, superbly socialized kittens in immaculate conditions. References from previous customers are available upon request.
Health Care. From a veterinarian-conducted inspection we received a perfect score on all criteria to receive certification as a “CFA cattery of Excellence” and a TCCI Supreme Cattery of Excellence.” All cats are up to date on innoculations and are guaranteed free of Leukemia and FIV as well as any genetic defects. Written health guarantee provided. All kittens are free of both internal and external parasites and will have at least their first shot before leaving the premises. cats from our family commonly live between 18 to 21 years.
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