The Burmese is named after Burma, where they have been traced back to the 15th century around Buddhist temples. The Burmese is extremely affectionate and very bright.

Burmese are small and compact. Their coats have a unique gloss that makes them shine like polished wood. There are many varieties which differ on each side of the Atlantic. The American Burmese has more rounder features than the British standard, i.e. its body, head and eyes. Sable (a rich, dark brown) is the most popular color. Unlike the Havana Brown, Burmese come in other colors as well. Champagne (honey beige) and blue (bluish gray) are also popular colors. Platinum (silver with fawn or gray undertones) is beautiful but rare.

The Traditional Burmese is a normal-looking cat, while the Extreme has a round head with large round bulging eyes. Extreme Burmese are also called Contemporary Burmese. Occasionally, Burmese kittens are born with long hair.

Breeders

Miss Dorothy Duncan 14 Bridge Close Horam Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0HJ Tel:01435 812130 Quercus. Asians Burmillas Burmese

Mrs Carolyn Clark Malt Beggers Layer Marney Colchester Essex C05 9UZ Tel:01206 331376 Chinkara. Burmese-Brown. All Colours Bombays-Self. All Colours

Mrs Lindsey Wren 103 Royston Avenue Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 5LB Tel:01702 619437 . Bengals All colours Burmese

Mrs D Halt and Glenda Hughes Langacherhock 13 Liskeard Avenue Royton Oldham Lancashire OL2 6JU Tel:01706848820 Glendoro. Burmese- Brown, Blue Chocolate,Lilac

Mr & Mrs C S Clark Mill House Letcombe Regis Oxfordshire OX12 9JD Tel:01235 766543 Kartush. Burmese and Burmillas {FIFe/CA}

Mrs Linda Tudor 58 Dore Road Dore Sheffield South Yorkshire S17 3NE Tel:0114 262 06290 Amberlino. Burmese Asians Including Burmillas and Tiffanies