About Balinese
Weight: 8-12 lb
Physique: Wedge-shaped head
Lifespan: 18-22 years
Best Suited For: Families or individuals who can provide constant companionship
Temperament: Intelligent, affectionate, loving, inquisitive
Comparable Breeds: Siamese, Singapura
Height: 6-7 inches
The Balinese Breed’s History
A spontaneous mutation for long hair in Siamese cats is the most frequently accepted reason for the Balinese appearance. They are not from Bali and were born in the United States. At the tail, the hair forms a gorgeous plume. There is just one gene that is different between the two breeds.
A longhaired Siamese kitten was registered with the Cat Fanciers Federation in 1928, so there were probably a few of them here and there. However, in the 1950s, breeders were fascinated by the idea and made substantial efforts to market the mutation as a distinctive breed. Because she compared the cats to Balinese dancers, Helen Smith of MerryMews Cattery gave them the name “Balinese” in the 1960s. The breed achieved CFA grand championship status in 1970.
The Balinese cat’s long lines result in an elegant, graceful, and intelligent cat that is sleek, muscular, and both supple and powerful.
Qualities of breeding
Balinese long lines produce a cat that is sleek, muscular, and yet flexible and powerful. It is sophisticated, graceful, and refined. These stunning women with long hair are quite curious about life, particularly yours. Balinese people are frequently described as “big-hearted clowns” because of their sparkling inquisitive good humor and sharp sapphire eyes. They’ve been deemed the most intelligent long-haired breed. If left alone for an extended amount of time, Balinese people can get immensely lonely. They are obviously vivacious people cats who enjoy spending time with families and follow their owners around the home as they talk. They are relaxed and get along well with other animals.
Detailed Description
The Siamese cat’s morphology is shared by the Balinese cat, which has a long, slender body that hides its natural athleticism. Search for a head with a wedge shape and attractive blue eyes. There are examples of both “traditional” and “contemporary” varieties. The traditional breed is the more powerful variation and has a coat that is about two inches longer. The modern is comparable to the Ragdoll and has rounded ears and a muzzle. The Balinese have rather large ears, a straight nose, and almond-shaped eyes.
Colors
The Balinese coat is available in frost, chocolate, seal, cream, crimson, blue, lilac, and fawn. Lilac, blue, chocolate, and seal are the traditional colors of the Siamese. Red, cream, and tabby patterns were recognized for the breed in 1979, and occasionally you will see tortoises of all colors with solid and tabby points.
Grooming requirements
The Balinese have beautiful, flowing coats. It lays close to the body and follows the cat’s natural lines, but since it only has one layer, it does not mat. These characteristics make the Balinese cat particularly low care for a longhaired cat. A twice-weekly brushing should be sufficient to maintain the health of its layer.
