Description
Size: 5-10lbs
Balinese cats are medium-sized cats with long, tubular bodies. They are skinny with delicate bones, yet they do not seem malnourished. The head is a lengthy triangle with ears that appear to extend the triangle. The Balinese have a distinct appearance because of their dark blue, slanted eyes, and dark coloration on the breed’s limbs, ears, tail, and face.
Balinese coats are smooth and silky, with hair that ranges in length from 1.5- 2 inches. The tail hair may grow up to five inches long and is frilled. However, overall, the fur is shorter than it would be on a Persian. The hair sits flat against the body and there is no fuzzy undercoat. They are bred in the seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac colorpoint patterns, as well as red, tortie, cream, and lynx (tabby) points.
Behavior
Activity Level: High
Social needs: chatty, always need a company
Due to their close relationship, the Siamese and the Balinese have many characteristics in common. The Balinese are inquisitive, gregarious, clever cats with outstanding communication abilities, just like the Siamese. They have a reputation for being chatty and are always willing to share their opinions with you about things like life, love, and the food you gave them for dinner. They are unsuitable for people who believe cats should only be seen and not heard because they frequently maintain a running dialogue.
They will fiddle and open anything, including things you would not want them to have, including shoelaces, bags, cabinets, and boxes. They must have trees and scratching posts since they love to climb and be in high places.
Origin/History
The Balinese breed was originally established as a consequence of a spontaneous mutation in the 1940s in California when long-haired kittens were born to a Siamese. It is a longhaired variation of the Siamese.
Siamese breeders Helen Smith of New York and Marion Dorsey of California collaborated in the middle of the 1950s to start breeding longhaired Siamese cats that are now known as Balinese. Because of the elegance and beauty of this longhaired breed, they chose the name “Balinese”.
Care as a Pet
The medium-sized Balinese cat is typically very energetic, intelligent, affectionate, and especially gregarious. They like to play and are quite inquisitive, so it’s critical to have a plenty of toys, scratching posts, and enrichment activities available to keep them occupied and stimulated.
Positive reinforcement training techniques are easier to use on them than on many other breeds because of their witty personalities. Despite their intelligence and grace, they are occasionally characterized as clowns because of their silly behaviors.
They yearn for company as well. They are not the type of cat who would do well when left alone for extended periods of time; doing so could cause them to become upset and possibly engage in destructive behavior. They are a breed that can get along with kids, dogs, and other pets when introduced properly. They are frequently a well-liked option for a household cat.
Nutrition and Diet
Balinese cats, like all cats, should be fed high-quality food with sensible portion control to prevent any health issues associated with excess weight. They have a reputation for being finicky eaters, so you could find that they prefer wet food to dry kibble. If they have a moist diet, they might require more frequent dental cleanings to ward off gum disease.
Grooming needs
Regular grooming is necessary to keep the Balinese beautiful coats in excellent shape and free of tangles and knots.
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