The brown cats have been reported to have existed hundreds of years ago, particularly in Thailand and Burma. Their kittens were hybrids close to what is known as the Tonkinese breed. The offspring mated with Wong Mau and the resulting litter included dark brown kittens like herself, which were regarded as the first real Burmese cats. To reduce inbreeding, breeders imported several more Burmese cats from Burma during the 1930's and early 1940's. They have high cheekbones with a short nose.
Burmese cats are generally very out-going and demand a lot of attention.
They do not like to be left alone for too long without company - either adults, children, another cat or dog will provide them with entertainment. They are affectionate and very playful. These cats have happy dispositions and generally live long lives into their middle teens, especially when kept as indoor cats. Dental Health Care One of the most common problems in any cat breed is that some will show signs of oral disease by the time they reach 3 years of age, or even sooner. Many veterinarians recommend that you should brush your cat's teeth several times a week, preferably every day, beginning when they are a kitten.