My Burmese is now two years old. She is an absolute delight - to me. She is interested in everyone and everything but, she has imprinted on me and, most of the time, no-one else will do. She is rarely more than a few feet away. She is not defensive or aggressive towards others, it's just that she doesn't choose to settle down with them if I am available. That's very flattering, of course, but I do wish she was equally devoted to my wife. One other characteristic - she talks incessantly - which I mostly love, I have to say. Final verdict? If I lost her now, I would not hesitate to go looking for another one to replace her.
Hey! Thanks for sharing. Can you explain a little more about your cat imprinting on you, but not your wife? I’m thinking about getting a Burmese. My only concern Is that I work from home, but my wife does not. The cat may imprint on me, since I’m around more
We've been married for almost 50 years and our Burmese is our sixth cat - some male, some female. Without exception, the males imprint on my wife and the females imprint on me. If you want a cat to be devoted to your wife, a male seems to be the best bet. Bur, either way, the Burmese is an especially lovely breed.
@@eddieedwards1323. I’m a woman who has had 3 dozen cats (I’m counting the 11 my parents had when I was born). My male Burmese was the best friend I’ve ever had! If I am fortunate enough to have another Burmese baby, he will be a boy. Excellent advice! ❤
I miss my Burmese cat, who passed away two years ago. Anyone who has had the chance to know one of these cats is so fortunate. They are very intelligent and bond tightly with the one they are closest to. My Burmese loved everyone, but he wanted nothing more than my health and happiness. He was extremely devoted. “Almost” as loyal as a dog does not describe it! The large seal point male in this video looks like he might be a Tonkinese. My boy was a runt…about the size of a typical Burmese female. He had a huge heart and a big personality, though! 💙
I have had 2 Burmese girls for 10 years. They are just glorious animals. Actually just perfect. they are loving and naughty. They love to jump on the table when you are eating. They love to come for walks out on the farm but they had terrors for jumping into tradesmen‘s cars and travelling home with them. We have had to rescue them many times.
I do have to say…my Burmese was loving and tightly bonded, but he was not like the video describes. He was very vocal, and very particular about his food and his routine. He would yell at me all night, in his raspy voice, if he didn’t have his favorite foods at the exact times expected. He even demanded his plates be placed in the correct order, on his perch (for a few years, he required 3 courses…then, it was 4). I only spoiled him, that bad, when he got kidney disease and I wanted him to eat. He was never easygoing, though! Even my husband would prepare him a plate of any meat we were eating, or ours would disappear before we could stop him. They also need a lot of exercise, so be sure to provide a cat tree and toys, if you want to keep your belongings intact! I highly recommend Burmese cats as family pets, as they love children and get along with dogs and other cats. There was not a person or animal mine didn’t like, and he was always ready to play. They are too trusting, so don’t let them outside. Get one if you have the energy and sense of humor for a very demanding cat! I would get another, in a heartbeat! 💓 However, I don’t think “easy” is an accurate description. Mine was not malleable, at all. He was open to new people and even loved going to the vet, but he had very definite opinions.
Sounds like you do! Yes, they are demanding! I have a mixed breed with many of the same features and personality traits as my Burmese, who passed away, 2 years ago. I’ve never had two cats who were so similar. I take that back. My British Shorthair females were like carbon copies of each other. It’s so interesting how breed influences personality so strongly, even when it’s mixed with other things. My mom got a mixed breed pointed cat of Asian type, and she was talkative, active, demanding, social, and serious about her food. That’s how my boy is, and his predecessor was. People make a big deal about the differences between breeds, but Burmese, Siamese, and Tonkinese are all relatives. I’ve known cats of other Thai breeds who were very similar. The Burmese, BSHs, and Sphynx, and a few random bred cats I had won me over, big time, but the one I was closest to was the Burm. They are so smart, they are like people. When I got my current cat, I was looking for a Burmese, but there was a waiting list. This guy was at the Humane Society, suffering terribly from food allergies…bleeding sores all over his body, and patchy fur. I didn’t have time to think about it. I just had to get him better, and he’s beautiful today, inside and out. I’m glad you have the opportunity to know one of these sweet cats! ❤
I hope you get one! My dad’s favorite color was brown, too! I also think brown cats are beautiful! They have very sweet personalities, and love to play. My son’s Burmese was the best family cat I ever had. He loved kids so much, because they were closer to his size. They are very expensive, or I would already have another, since he passed away, but I found one at the Humane Society, who it said was a Burmese mix and he’s a lot like my old cat. They post photos of available cats online, so I just watched and waited. Good luck!
Yes, they are. They are $2,500, where I live, but sometimes it’s possible to adopt one who is done being bred, from a breeder, or someone who can’t keep one. Adopting from a breeder still costs, but it’s a lot less, and they are very loving cats!
My Burmese is now two years old. She is an absolute delight - to me. She is interested in everyone and everything but, she has imprinted on me and, most of the time, no-one else will do. She is rarely more than a few feet away. She is not defensive or aggressive towards others, it's just that she doesn't choose to settle down with them if I am available. That's very flattering, of course, but I do wish she was equally devoted to my wife. One other characteristic - she talks incessantly - which I mostly love, I have to say. Final verdict? If I lost her now, I would not hesitate to go looking for another one to replace her.
Hey! Thanks for sharing. Can you explain a little more about your cat imprinting on you, but not your wife? I’m thinking about getting a Burmese. My only concern Is that I work from home, but my wife does not. The cat may imprint on me, since I’m around more
We've been married for almost 50 years and our Burmese is our sixth cat - some male, some female. Without exception, the males imprint on my wife and the females imprint on me. If you want a cat to be devoted to your wife, a male seems to be the best bet. Bur, either way, the Burmese is an especially lovely breed.
@@eddieedwards1323. I’m a woman who has had 3 dozen cats (I’m counting the 11 my parents had when I was born). My male Burmese was the best friend I’ve ever had! If I am fortunate enough to have another Burmese baby, he will be a boy. Excellent advice! ❤
I miss my Burmese cat, who passed away two years ago. Anyone who has had the chance to know one of these cats is so fortunate. They are very intelligent and bond tightly with the one they are closest to. My Burmese loved everyone, but he wanted nothing more than my health and happiness. He was extremely devoted. “Almost” as loyal as a dog does not describe it! The large seal point male in this video looks like he might be a Tonkinese. My boy was a runt…about the size of a typical Burmese female. He had a huge heart and a big personality, though! 💙
I have had 2 Burmese girls for 10 years. They are just glorious animals. Actually just perfect. they are loving and naughty. They love to jump on the table when you are eating. They love to come for walks out on the farm but they had terrors for jumping into tradesmen‘s cars and travelling home with them. We have had to rescue them many times.
I do have to say…my Burmese was loving and tightly bonded, but he was not like the video describes. He was very vocal, and very particular about his food and his routine. He would yell at me all night, in his raspy voice, if he didn’t have his favorite foods at the exact times expected. He even demanded his plates be placed in the correct order, on his perch (for a few years, he required 3 courses…then, it was 4). I only spoiled him, that bad, when he got kidney disease and I wanted him to eat. He was never easygoing, though! Even my husband would prepare him a plate of any meat we were eating, or ours would disappear before we could stop him. They also need a lot of exercise, so be sure to provide a cat tree and toys, if you want to keep your belongings intact! I highly recommend Burmese cats as family pets, as they love children and get along with dogs and other cats. There was not a person or animal mine didn’t like, and he was always ready to play. They are too trusting, so don’t let them outside. Get one if you have the energy and sense of humor for a very demanding cat! I would get another, in a heartbeat! 💓 However, I don’t think “easy” is an accurate description. Mine was not malleable, at all. He was open to new people and even loved going to the vet, but he had very definite opinions.
I have a cat with some burmese in him. He can be a challenge because he needs a lot of attention. But he's so smart and entertaining.
Sounds like you do! Yes, they are demanding! I have a mixed breed with many of the same features and personality traits as my Burmese, who passed away, 2 years ago. I’ve never had two cats who were so similar. I take that back. My British Shorthair females were like carbon copies of each other. It’s so interesting how breed influences personality so strongly, even when it’s mixed with other things. My mom got a mixed breed pointed cat of Asian type, and she was talkative, active, demanding, social, and serious about her food. That’s how my boy is, and his predecessor was. People make a big deal about the differences between breeds, but Burmese, Siamese, and Tonkinese are all relatives. I’ve known cats of other Thai breeds who were very similar. The Burmese, BSHs, and Sphynx, and a few random bred cats I had won me over, big time, but the one I was closest to was the Burm. They are so smart, they are like people. When I got my current cat, I was looking for a Burmese, but there was a waiting list. This guy was at the Humane Society, suffering terribly from food allergies…bleeding sores all over his body, and patchy fur. I didn’t have time to think about it. I just had to get him better, and he’s beautiful today, inside and out. I’m glad you have the opportunity to know one of these sweet cats! ❤
I want a Brown Cat. 🤎 They are so beautiful. 🤎 Brown is my favorite color. 🤎 I would name my Brown Cat, Brownie. 🤎
I hope you get one! My dad’s favorite color was brown, too! I also think brown cats are beautiful! They have very sweet personalities, and love to play. My son’s Burmese was the best family cat I ever had. He loved kids so much, because they were closer to his size. They are very expensive, or I would already have another, since he passed away, but I found one at the Humane Society, who it said was a Burmese mix and he’s a lot like my old cat. They post photos of available cats online, so I just watched and waited. Good luck!
@sciencenotsrigma thank you!!! I enjoyed reading your reply. 😊 Keep commenting and replying. People like you, keep this interesting. 🤔
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Looks expensive 🫰
Yes, they are. They are $2,500, where I live, but sometimes it’s possible to adopt one who is done being bred, from a breeder, or someone who can’t keep one. Adopting from a breeder still costs, but it’s a lot less, and they are very loving cats!
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