Burmese Cat Colors

The cream parts can show various shades of the color.

Burmese cat colors. The coat should be uniformed across the body and gradually shading to lighter on underparts the american standard recognizes four main colors blue champagne sable and platinum. The blue tortie s markings are softened and subtle due to the dilute factors of both the blue and cream. Through selective breeding the unique solid brown colored coat now known as sable was isolated. Both versions of the breed are known for their uniquely social and playful temperament and persistent vocalisation.

Originally all burmese cats were dark brown sable but are now available in a wide variety of colours. The solid dark sable brown burmese is in a league of its own but the now popular dilute divisions include the chocolate blue lilac red cream and the brown chocolate blue and lilac torties. Platinum burmese are a pale silvery gray with light fawn undertones and a slightly lighter color on the underbody. The burmese coat lies close to the body and is short fine and glossy with a silky smooth finish.

The british burmese also can come in a tortoiseshell pattern. While the accepted colors for burmese have increased in the past few years the vast majority of burmese are still the traditional deep brown sable. Some associations permit other colors including tortoiseshell lilac and red. The burmese breed first came to america in 1930 when dr.

The nose leather and paw pads are a pretty lavender pink. Children and other pets. Joseph thompson of san francisco brought a small walnut brown female cat from burma. Formal recognition of these also varies by standard.