Balinese Cats

The typical Balinese cats are quite similar to the Siamese cats when it comes to their intelligence and behavior, yet they differ a great deal as far as their fluffy fur and their voice is concerned. Balinese still are very "talkative" cats, but have softer voices than the Siamese. As in fact in the case of any cat breed, those who wish to acquire a Balinese cat for a pet need to previously consider a few basic facts. First of all, if the owner does not live in a house, but rather in a flat, thus having thin walls and neighbors that might be disturbed, he has to keep in mind the fact that the Balinese cats have the tendency to communicate a lot with their owners, so they can get very vocal. Make sure you like music!

These cats are known to be affectionate, curious and very intelligent. They most often act like dogs instead of cats, they are extremely loyal to their loved ones, and suffer when neglected by their beloved owners. They use to follow their masters everywhere around the house, and wait for them if they get into rooms which they cannot enter. They resent being left alone, as they are extremely social, but if they have no better option, they choose to play with whatever they may find. Their most favorite game is fetching. They are also friendly towards other pets, but they still can manage being by themselves, not for a long period of time, however.

The features of this feline tend to appear so majestic, dignified and elegant, that one may assume these cats have a rather snobbish nature, untouchable and spiteful towards humans. Of course, this only makes them seem more interesting and beautiful. Unless they are very badly treated by their human owners, they do not act as snobbish as they look. A normally treated Balinese, in fact, is very loving, ludicrous and communicative towards humans!

As far as their appearance is concerned, we may notice that they tend to mix the graceful moves and exquisite lines from the Siamese cats, but they also have long hair. Initially, this fluffy coat was seen as a defect, as the Balinese were thought to belong to the Siamese breed also, but later on, it was discovered that in fact they stood for a completely different breed, and therefore a genuinely pure one. The name "Balinese" is, actually taken from the Balinese dancers. The cats are considered to possess the same beauty and grace as the famous Balinese dancers. They come in four colors: lilac-point, chocolate-point, blue point and seal-point.

Another special trait typical for the Balinese is their fascinating ability to get into all sorts of spaces, however strange they may be, and however impossible it might seem in our human eyes. So it can escape quite easily and artistically, to find its own place of refuge, quiet time and relaxation.

They also require a lot of attention and care, so it is advisable for those who are away from home for long periods of time, who have a busy working schedule, to get their lovely pets companions, or toys. Since they are playful by nature, they can turn simple things like paper bags, boxes, strings, pieces of paper into exciting toys.

Most cat associations accept the Balinese in a wider number of colors, in addition to the above-mentioned four, so colors such as cream and red and patterns like tortie point and tabby point. Nevertheless, the CFA accept solely the four typically Siamese colors, and considers all the other colors to be traits of the Javanese cats. The traditional Balinese breed is known to be descending from Siam-imported cats. According to some cat experts, the usual pointed cat that one may found in an animal shelter probably does not belong to the pure breed, as many Siamese, Balinese and Himalayan cats are known to have mixed with ordinary, breed less domestic cats. So even if those fluffy cute cats look a lot like the Balinese, they may very well not be the real deal. But this does not make them less adorable, does it?