Balinese cat

Breed history

The Balinese cat takes its origin in the 30s of the last century, when kittens with elongated fur began to appear as a result of mating of purebred Siamese cats.

At first, all breeders tried to hide this fact, completely rejecting such pets, but a little later such a beautiful and soft cover was appreciated.

Helen Smith and Marion Dorsey engaged in directly breeding a new species with a stable long-haired gene.

Their work was crowned with success rather quickly, and the history of the Balinese cat came to its official recognition as a separate breed.

Description of the Balinese cat

Purring can be described by the words grace, elegance, flexibility. Everything in it is harmonious, subtle and smooth.

In general, the description of the Balinese cat should be consistent with Siam. The body is muscular, strong, well built. It is located on long, slender, but strong legs with oval-colored paws. The belly is taut.

The tail is quite long, thin and tapers even more towards the tip. Well covered with wool, which at the end forms a kind of brush.

The head is wedge-shaped with very smooth, rolling one into another. Big ears set wide apart smoothly into the line of the cheekbones, faces and go to the tip of the nose. The eyes are angled, "eastern." The preferred color is bright blue. Profile perfect straight.

Wool is the main distinguishing feature of the Balinese cat breed. It is thin and very soft. The undercoat is not. The length of the hair is shorter at the head and extends closer to the tail. Color - color point. This color is characterized by a dark mask on the face, blackout on the paws and at the tip of the tail. Spots on the body are not allowed. Body color should be bright and clean.

Character of the Balinese cat

These cats are owners of a very soft, pleasant, docile nature. They love to communicate with everyone. This applies not only to people, but also to animals of another species. Speaking about the owner, it is impossible not to mention their wild devotion to him.

By its nature, the Balinese cat does not like to be alone at all, it should always feel the presence of someone nearby. With all around, she loves to frolic, play and run. Thanks to its high level of intelligence, the cat can easily learn everything new.

Pet feeding

An adult individual usually eats 2 times a day, morning and evening. Her portions should always be the same and fully meet the needs for nutrients and vitamins.

A natural diet of the Balinese cat is not very desirable. It is better to opt for industrial feed.

Choose a good feed - not the easiest thing. It is necessary to approach this issue with full responsibility, since it is nutrition that is the key to health and well-being.

Breeders and veterinarians recommend buying only premium or super premium food. Chasing the highest price in the hope of better quality is not worth it. It is better to talk with friends, your pet's doctor, read different reviews.

Caring for a Balinese cat

In the content of these purrs are not whimsical. This applies to all aspects of his life.

It is not necessary to bathe the four-legged one too often, as she herself is very clean and follows the condition of the wool perfectly. After bathing, you should not dry it with a hair dryer, as this can make the skin too dry. Better wipe the Balinese cat with a soft towel and let it dry on its own.

Careful care and frequent combing does not require wool.

Regular trimming of claws, rinsing eyes, cleaning ears and brushing teeth are standard aspects of caring for a Balinese cat.