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缅甸猫 - Burmese Breed Profile
 缅甸猫(Burmese),以圆著称,无论头部正面还是侧面,从头到尾都是圆头圆脑,浑圆丰腴。大部分分布在缅甸仰光。

共有10个品种,是上世纪三十年代初期由美国科学家Dr. Joseph Thomson培育而成的。其中以全身呈黑貂棕褐色为最理想,各种缅甸猫的眼睛都是黄色的。缅甸猫的体重显得偏重,通常被形容为"包在丝绸里的砖"。它的被毛很短,如纤维般光滑,不需要每日的梳理。缅甸猫活泼好动,叫声轻柔,谈谐有趣,富于表情,勇敢,聪颖,爱撒娇。

缅甸猫较早熟,约5个月就开始发情,7个月就可交配产仔。缅甸猫寿命较长,一般为16岁~18岁,有的甚至更长。

头部:头圆,脸正面、侧面均浑因而丰满。鼻长中等,鼻镜茶色,有明显凹陷。口吻短。

耳朵:耳尖略呈圆形,微前倾。两耳距离较大,离浑圆的头盖有一定距离。

眼睛:眼睛圆大,稍外凸,富于表情。两眼间距宽,眼色为金黄色或黄绿色。

躯体:体型中等,躯干细长,骨胳强壮,肌肉结实,颈长胸圆,胸深宽,背平直。

四肢:四肢细长,与躯体协调一致,肌腰结实有力。足掌为茶色。

:趾圆形或椭圆形,紧凑,握力大。

尾:尾长,基部粗,尾端呈锥形而细。

被毛:被毛短而密,绒毛富有光泽,如绸缎般光滑细致。

毛色:棕色、黑紫色为最基本的毛色。另外还有红色、奶油色、蓝色、巧克力色、紫色等毛色。其中以全身呈黑貂棕褐色为最理想。

小眼睛,纤细躯干,被毛无光泽,头部平坦,东方型猫体型均为缺点。尾异常扭曲。有白色斑、纽扣斑,标准眼色以外的眼色者为劣品。

缅甸猫个头中等,肌肉发达,很有活力。胸部滚圆,渐渐变窄成小小的三角形。面颊圆鼓鼓的。中等大小的耳朵很宽,两耳相距适中,略向前倾。鼻和前额间有凹狠,吻部不是很窄,额部发达,下颚强壮。眼睛的下角线为圆形,但上角线却斜向鼻部。绒毛短而细腻,很光滑,像沙丁鱼一样,基本没有下层绒毛。被毛没有斑点或皱纹。

缅甸猫有一双大大的、富有表情的眼睛,显得既天真无邪又充满诱惑,简直令人无法抗拒。正是这样一双眼睛使得它的主人仿佛受了催眠术的作用一般,终生对它充满爱恋。

缅甸猫叫声甜美,但不像暹逻猫叫声吵闹。活泼俏皮,活跃得好像怎也不能玩够似的。许多缅甸猫都能用自己那细微、柔和的嗓音向主人提出要求,很少被人拒绝。缅甸猫对人的态度非常友好,也能与家里的狗和睦相处。如果在年幼时有愉快出行的经历,大部分的缅甸猫都能习惯坐汽车出去。缅甸猫非常依赖人,它的个性很有些象狗:很多缅甸猫都能学会象狗那样把东西叼回来。它还乐意主持家务,比方说帮着处理文字工作或伴读(通常是坐在书或文稿上面),或者钻到纸箱子里(向你示范该如何整理东西)。

总的说来,缅甸猫总是跟着人的。母猫喜欢成为家里注意力的中心并在主持家务方面发挥着积极的作用。公猫则更喜欢主人的膝头,不愿意发表太多的意见。如果被主人忽视,缅甸猫也会生气,不过不会太久。如果你想为老人,找一只猫朝夕相处、相依为伴。最好选一只活泼伶俐、顽皮好动的猫。它会给老人带来无穷的乐趣,消除寂寞感。或是为你排忧解难,娱乐生活。那缅甸猫是最好的选择。缅甸猫有本事把不喜欢猫的人变成缅甸猫迷。缅甸猫就像土豆片一样让人上瘾。养缅甸猫的人很快就发现仅养一只不过瘾。

       缅甸猫不管那一个部分都有"圆"的特征。由胸部到尾巴,都给人有浑圆的感觉。尤其是脸部,不管从正看、侧看都是呈圆状,还有像要飞出去一样的圆目。并且,胴体的筋肉发达,虽然是中等身材,但看起来却有份量十足的感觉。虽然如此,讲到缅甸猫的话,其魅力还是在于富光泽的毛。短而密集的毛发和身体紧密接着,像缎子般的光滑。原本的毛色是有光泽的黑褐色。但是自从宠物协会设置了淡色部门以后,香槟色、蓝色等颜色也被公认了。其个性不怕生,像个小孩子。和谁都能够亲近,只要饲主轻轻地拍拍手,就会有热烈的反映。在本家美国的爱好者很多,在猫的展示会的出场序,是排在波斯猫和暹罗猫之后,是第三位的。
 
       缅甸猫在美国被视为外国的短毛猫。品种的眼珠颜色应为金色或琥珀色,虽然与暹罗猫杂交有可能生出蓝色或绿色眼珠。纯种的缅甸猫从遗传学上不可能是蓝色或蓝绿色眼睛的。缅甸猫的毛发有丝绸般光泽,不用特意梳理。英国缅甸体型较小,但不会小得像东方短毛猫。,而美国缅甸猫则较强壮。纯种缅甸猫的寿命比一般纯种猫长寿,可活到16至18岁。

缅甸猫和暹罗猫一样爱叫,不过它们的叫声较柔和甜美。它们爱与人生活,和主人很亲密,亦对人类活动很有兴趣。爱猫会(CFA)的缅甸猫品种资料记载道,缅甸猫的野生生存本能如逃避危险和打斗等都已随着多年被饲养而退化。然而另有资料显示虽然缅甸猫很少袭击人类,它们依然有足够能力好好防御自己受其他猫袭击,即使是体型比较大的敌人。

缅甸成猫依然保有幼猫时期的好奇和活力,它们是贪玩的运动家。有时它们会玩寻回物件的游戏。


About the Burmese

The Burmese breed first came to America in 1930 when Dr. Joseph Thompson of San Francisco brought a small walnut brown female cat from Burma. He named her Wong Mau and bred her to Siamese cats. Through selective breeding the unique solid brown colored coat, now known as Sable, was isolated. This work demonstrated that these Burmese cats were a distinct breed and ultimately led the breeders to request championship recognition from the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA). Along the way, the other colors seen in the Siamese breed were also seen in litters. Over time and with much controversy, these other colors were accepted by CFA. The four colors we now recognize in CFA are Sable, a rich dark brown; Champagne, a warm beige; Platinum, a pale gray with fawn undertones; and Blue, a medium gray with fawn undertones.

Burmese cats carry surprising weight for their size. Their coats are short and close-lying, and they have a very silky texture. They need very little grooming, usually requiring only some daily petting. You will see a range of styles of Burmese cats, with those with rounder heads and shorter bodies being the show cats. Their large, expressive eyes radiate an innocence that will seduce you, and they have an irresistible appeal that has won over many a person who thought he didn’t like cats. Burmese cats have an endearing quality that has won the hearts of those lucky enough to be owned by one. They have great affection for their people, wanting to be with them as much as possible without being overly demanding. Many Burmese will even play fetch with a toy, given the chance.

Burmese kittens can be quite spirited. They are playful and fearless, attempting feats beyond their means and landing on their sturdy little rear ends. A Burmese kitten will remain playful well into adulthood. As they mature, their unique intelligence will reveal itself as their personalities unfold. They will soon grow into confident and charming little executives who will rule the house and your heart. Burmese are soft-spoken beings who have little trouble making their wishes known. They adore their people and are known for being good with children as well as liking (or at least tolerating) the family dog. Burmese are extremely people-oriented companions. Their personalities are almost dog-like. They will follow you from room to room, and they greatly desire to give and receive affection. They seek out warm laps and gentle strokes of your hand, and they love to snuggle up with their owners when they are reading or watching TV. Come bedtime they look forward to sleeping in or on your bed if allowed. Burmese are convinced that it is their job to run the house. Females tend to demand center stage and take an active role in managing the household. Males on the other hand tend to be more relaxed, managing from a comfortable spot on your lap. Be forewarned - Burmese cats can be addictive! It is not uncommon for someone to acquire a Burmese and find one is not enough. Many people ultimately have two or more Burmese, one of each gender or of different colors. Being one of the most trusting cat breeds, Burmese should never be allowed outside. They are outgoing and fearless, knowing nothing of the world outside their doors and the dangers that might await them.

A Burmese cat should be purchased only from a reputable breeder. Avoid pet shops. Make sure you visit the breeder’s home prior to committing to a purchase. Although each breeder has their own way of managing their cattery, the home should appear clean and relatively odor free. The kittens should be energetic, curious and easily handled. The kittens as well as all the adult cats in the home should appear healthy with clear eyes, noses, and ears. Their coats should appear healthy. A reputable breeder will offer a health guarantee, good for a reasonable amount of time, for any kitten or cat sold. Registration papers should be provided, usually after the kitten has been altered. The breeder should suggest you have your own veterinarian examine the kitten or cat shortly after the sale and be willing to take the animal back for a full refund if it is found to be unhealthy. A breeder should also commit to be available to answer your questions once you bring your new kitten home.

The pricing of Burmese cats and kittens varies depending on the breeder’s location, the show-worthiness of the cat, and whether the breeder has already spayed or neutered the kitten. Most kittens are placed in their new homes at the age of twelve to sixteen weeks. At this point they should have received their series of kitten shots and have developed the physical and social skills needed to move to their new environment. It is important to keep these rare treasures indoors. If not already done by the breeder, they should be spayed or neutered before they reach six months of age. They should be offered scratching posts to express their natural behavior of scratching, which is essential for maintaining a healthy, long and joyful life. For more information, please contact the Breed Council Secretary for this breed.

 
 
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