He decided to breed her with a Siamese cat named Tai Mau. After some time, she was bred with her son and produced walnut-colored kittens. This became the established breed known as Burmese.

If you’re considering a cat and hope to share many years together, choosing a breed known for its long lifespan is a wise ...

"Vocal and playful, Siamese may be a good choice for single ... The Burmese could be for you. "Burmese cats love people and are very affectionate," Dr. Warner says. "They are emotionally tuned ...

Over time, as people selectively bred cats with the striking pale color and dark points, they passed the gene to different breeds, such as Siamese, Birmans, Ragdolls, and Burmese. Mixed breeds can ...

One of our favorite rare cat breeds, the Tonkinese is a handsome cat — the result of breeding the Siamese with the Burmese. Loving, playful and affectionate, the Tonk (as they’re often ...

A survey of more than 8,000 cat owners found the pets are more likely to fetch objects if they are generally more active and playful, and if they live indoors. Burmese, Siamese and Tonkinese cats ...

Although cats of all breeds sometimes engage in fetching, it is more common in Burmese, Siamese and Tonkinese cats, they discovered. These breeds originated from cats that were taken to the Far ...