The modern Burmese breed has roots muddled in history. It is generally believed that Burmese are a man made breed descending from the crossbreeding of a Siamese and an ancient version of a pure Burmese (that later died out).
ang makabago Burmese mag-anak may mag-ugat guluhin di kasaysayan. ito ay heneral maniwala atipan ng pawid Burmese ay a tauhan made mag-anak bumaba sa ang crossbreeding ng a Siamese at isa matanda salin ng a dalisay Burmese (atipan ng pawid yumao died lumitaw).