The Balinese is a long-haired breed of domestic cat with Siamese-style point coloration and sapphire-blue eyes. source
The Balinese is a long-haired breed of domestic cat with Siamese-style point coloration and sapphire-blue eyes.
The Balinese is also known as the purebred long-haired Siamese, since it originated as a natural mutation of that breed. source
The Balinese is also known as the purebred long-haired Siamese, since it originated as a natural mutation of that breed.
There is no particular connection between balinese and the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java. source
There is no particular connection between balinese and the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java.
The Balinese are sociable, vocal, playful and inquisitive. source
The Balinese are sociable, vocal, playful and inquisitive.
The Balinese considered among the most intelligent of all long-haired breeds. source
The Balinese considered among the most intelligent of all long-haired breeds.
The Balinese breed subsequently originated from deliberate breeding efforts based around this naturally expressed genetic trait. source
The Balinese breed subsequently originated from deliberate breeding efforts based around this naturally expressed genetic trait.
initial breeder Helen Smith dubbed the new breed "Balinese" as a reference to the grace of Balinese dancers. source
initial breeder Helen Smith dubbed the new breed "Balinese" as a reference to the grace of Balinese dancers.
The two types of Balinese are still analogous to their Siamese counterparts. source
The two types of Balinese are still analogous to their Siamese counterparts.
Balinese kittens are born pure cream or white and gradually develop visible points in colder parts of their body — the face, ears, paws and tail. source
Balinese kittens are born pure cream or white and gradually develop visible points in colder parts of their body — the face, ears, paws and tail.
Some Balinese tend to darken with age, source
Some Balinese tend to darken with age,
adult Balinese cats living in warm climates have lighter coats than those in cool climates. source
adult Balinese cats living in warm climates have lighter coats than those in cool climates.
The CFF and most other associations worldwide accept the Balinese breed in seal. source
The CFF and most other associations worldwide accept the Balinese breed in seal.
The CFA standard continues to accept the Balinese in only the classic seal. source
The CFA standard continues to accept the Balinese in only the classic seal.
Balinese are reputed to have the highest intelligence of all the long-haired breeds. source
Balinese are reputed to have the highest intelligence of all the long-haired breeds.
Balinese are reputed to be notably acrobatic, and to enjoy intimate contact with their owners. source
Balinese are reputed to be notably acrobatic, and to enjoy intimate contact with their owners.
