Burmese cat

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In the United States, the Burmese Cat has only be around since 1930. But in Burma, documentation shows them having been in existence for 500 years. They were originally created from a seal point Siamese and another similar type cat from Burma.
The United States Burmese is a rounder and stockier cat than the Burmese found in other countries. It has a medium sized body and good muscles. The legs are medium length and paws are small and round in the U.S. and oval in Britain. The coat is very shiny, short and fine. Grooming is easy as a once a week combing is all that is necessary.
The Burmese is extremely friendly and should be kept inside for safety reasons. The are very affectionate and are constantly needed attention. They remain playful even as adults and don't like to be left alone for a long time. For this reason, if you are gone a lot during the day you should consider having two cats together in the household.
Four color varieties are found in the United States, sable, blue, platinum(also know as lilac), and champagne(also known as chocolate.)