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Aliza Ibrahim
Aliza Ibrahim

The Balinese is a medium-sized cat with a long, slender body and a long triangular head. It has a soft, silky coat of medium length and comes in various pointed color patterns. Balinese cats are highly social, vocal, playful, and enjoy being around people, though their chatterbox tendencies aren't for everyone. They originated as spontaneous long-haired mutations among Siamese cats in the early 1900s and were established as a distinct breed in the 1940s. While resembling modern show Siamese, some fanciers prefer a stockier traditional Balinese type. They are prone to certain dermatological and breathing conditions but generally make affectionate pets.

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Balinese Cat By: Aliza Ibrahim
Introduction A lively cat, the Balinese is also loving and will sit quietly with his owner, purring and being petted. The graceful Balinese is a medium-sized cat with a long, tubular body. He is definitely a slender cat with fine bones but does not appear to be emaciated. The head is a long triangle and the ears are set so they appear to continue the triangle. The deep blue, slanted eyes and the darker color on the extremities, tail, ears and face of the cat give the Balinese his own special look. The hair on the Balinese is not really long but is medium in length. You can see the length best by looking at the fur on the tail. The coat is soft and silky and had no undercoat.
Balinese Cat Personality Balinese cats are smart, sweet, and fun to be around. Like the Siamese, they are known for their ability to communicate vocally, sometimes nonstop, and therefore this breed is not for everyone. Highly social, Balinese are sensitive to your moods and feelings and are more than willing to cheer you up with some happy chatter if you're feeling gloomy. They are agile leapers and will often ride on their people's shoulders. They love to play and easily learn to fetch, bringing the ball or toy back for repeated throwing. They will keep you entertained with their antics, but possess a loving disposition as well. They can be quite assertive in their requests for attention, but also possess a special dignity particular to the Balinese and Siamese breeds.
History of Balinese Cat Longhaired kittens began appearing spontaneously in the early 1900s in otherwise shorthaired Siamese litters. Some fanciers theorize that the gene for long hair was introduced into the Siamese gene pool in Europe after World War I. Since the Siamese was nearly obliterated as a European breed by the war (as were other breeds), breeders may have used other breeds after the war's end to help rejuvenate the bloodline. Other fanciers believe that the gene for the long hair is simply a naturally occurring mutation, which is also certainly possible. Both theories have been disputed and both have their reputable proponents, but no one really knows for sure which theory is correct. In earlier years, the words 'natural mutation' appeared in the CFA breed standard, but that wording has since been dropped. A Siamese with long hair was registered with CFF in 1928, but no one began a serious effort to establish the breed until the 1940s. At that time, several breeders began working with the longhaired cats born in purebred Siamese litters. These came to be known as Balinese Cats.
Balinese Cat Breed Traits The Balinese should not to be confused with the Himalayan, which bears the pointed pattern of his Siamese ancestors but has the body style and personality of the Persian. Today's show Balinese resembles the extreme Siamese that is popular in today's show hall, rather than the stockier traditional Siamese that is making his comeback among fanciers. The traditional Balinese, a longhaired variety of the traditional Siamese, is recognized by the Traditional Cat Association and, while not popular in the show halls, has a growing following of fanciers.
Health Predispositions Balinese are reported to have an increased risk of developing a dermatological condition called feline acromelanism. This is an abnormal, genetically determined, temperature-dependent pattern of pigmentation on the legs, ears, tail and face. It does not appear to have any serious health consequences. Balinese also have a tendency to be born with kinked tails and obviously squinted or crossed eyes, which are not desirable traits. They also may be prone to breathing difficulties due to nasal obstruction.
Behavioral Traits Balinese (including the Javanese color variants) can be more vocal than many other cat breeds. However, they typically are not as assertively noisy as their short-haired Siamese counterparts. They can be pushy when demanding attention, and adorably curious when faced with new games or toys.

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  • 2. Introduction A lively cat, the Balinese is also loving and will sit quietly with his owner, purring and being petted. The graceful Balinese is a medium-sized cat with a long, tubular body. He is definitely a slender cat with fine bones but does not appear to be emaciated. The head is a long triangle and the ears are set so they appear to continue the triangle. The deep blue, slanted eyes and the darker color on the extremities, tail, ears and face of the cat give the Balinese his own special look. The hair on the Balinese is not really long but is medium in length. You can see the length best by looking at the fur on the tail. The coat is soft and silky and had no undercoat.
  • 3. Balinese Cat Personality Balinese cats are smart, sweet, and fun to be around. Like the Siamese, they are known for their ability to communicate vocally, sometimes nonstop, and therefore this breed is not for everyone. Highly social, Balinese are sensitive to your moods and feelings and are more than willing to cheer you up with some happy chatter if you're feeling gloomy. They are agile leapers and will often ride on their people's shoulders. They love to play and easily learn to fetch, bringing the ball or toy back for repeated throwing. They will keep you entertained with their antics, but possess a loving disposition as well. They can be quite assertive in their requests for attention, but also possess a special dignity particular to the Balinese and Siamese breeds.
  • 4. History of Balinese Cat Longhaired kittens began appearing spontaneously in the early 1900s in otherwise shorthaired Siamese litters. Some fanciers theorize that the gene for long hair was introduced into the Siamese gene pool in Europe after World War I. Since the Siamese was nearly obliterated as a European breed by the war (as were other breeds), breeders may have used other breeds after the war's end to help rejuvenate the bloodline. Other fanciers believe that the gene for the long hair is simply a naturally occurring mutation, which is also certainly possible. Both theories have been disputed and both have their reputable proponents, but no one really knows for sure which theory is correct. In earlier years, the words 'natural mutation' appeared in the CFA breed standard, but that wording has since been dropped. A Siamese with long hair was registered with CFF in 1928, but no one began a serious effort to establish the breed until the 1940s. At that time, several breeders began working with the longhaired cats born in purebred Siamese litters. These came to be known as Balinese Cats.
  • 5. Balinese Cat Breed Traits The Balinese should not to be confused with the Himalayan, which bears the pointed pattern of his Siamese ancestors but has the body style and personality of the Persian. Today's show Balinese resembles the extreme Siamese that is popular in today's show hall, rather than the stockier traditional Siamese that is making his comeback among fanciers. The traditional Balinese, a longhaired variety of the traditional Siamese, is recognized by the Traditional Cat Association and, while not popular in the show halls, has a growing following of fanciers.
  • 6. Health Predispositions Balinese are reported to have an increased risk of developing a dermatological condition called feline acromelanism. This is an abnormal, genetically determined, temperature-dependent pattern of pigmentation on the legs, ears, tail and face. It does not appear to have any serious health consequences. Balinese also have a tendency to be born with kinked tails and obviously squinted or crossed eyes, which are not desirable traits. They also may be prone to breathing difficulties due to nasal obstruction.
  • 7. Behavioral Traits Balinese (including the Javanese color variants) can be more vocal than many other cat breeds. However, they typically are not as assertively noisy as their short-haired Siamese counterparts. They can be pushy when demanding attention, and adorably curious when faced with new games or toys.