Balinese (cat).
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Balinese (cat).
Balinese (cat), breed of longhaired cat of uncertain origin. One theory holds that the Balinese developed from a natural mutation--a change in breed characteristics that
occurred naturally rather than through selective breeding--among Siamese cats. These mutant longhaired cats were then bred together to further develop these
characteristics. Another theory suggests that this breed resulted from crossing Siamese cats with cats of Persian ancestry that had a recessive gene for long hair.
The Balinese has an elegant appearance, with a strong but lithe body. Because the back legs are longer than the front legs, the rear end appears higher than the rest
of the body. The neck is long and slender, and the wedge-shaped head has a long, straight nose. Medium-sized, almond-shaped, vivid blue eyes slant toward the nose.
The wide-set ears are large and pointed. The long, thin tail with a plume of hair tapers to a point.
The Balinese displays the characteristic coloring of the Siamese--a light body with contrasting dark color points on the ears, nose, paws, and tail--but the Balinese has
long, silky fur. Unlike other longhaired cats, it does not have a collar of fur, called a ruff, around the neck. The Balinese has a distinctive loud cry, but generally uses its
voice less often than the Siamese.
The Balinese was introduced in the United States in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Mary Smith, an early breeder of Balinese, named these cats for their exotic
appearance, which reminded her of the dancers of the South Pacific island of Bali. Most cat associations did not recognize the breed until 1970, and then recognized
only the traditional Siamese colors of seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac point.
Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Balinese (cat).
Balinese (cat), breed of longhaired cat of uncertain origin. One theory holds that the Balinese developed from a natural mutation--a change in breed characteristics that
occurred naturally rather than through selective breeding--among Siamese cats. These mutant longhaired cats were then bred together to further develop these
characteristics. Another theory suggests that this breed resulted from crossing Siamese cats with cats of Persian ancestry that had a recessive gene for long hair.
The Balinese has an elegant appearance, with a strong but lithe body. Because the back legs are longer than the front legs, the rear end appears higher than the rest
of the body. The neck is long and slender, and the wedge-shaped head has a long, straight nose. Medium-sized, almond-shaped, vivid blue eyes slant toward the nose.
The wide-set ears are large and pointed. The long, thin tail with a plume of hair tapers to a point.
The Balinese displays the characteristic coloring of the Siamese--a light body with contrasting dark color points on the ears, nose, paws, and tail--but the Balinese has
long, silky fur. Unlike other longhaired cats, it does not have a collar of fur, called a ruff, around the neck. The Balinese has a distinctive loud cry, but generally uses its
voice less often than the Siamese.
The Balinese was introduced in the United States in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Mary Smith, an early breeder of Balinese, named these cats for their exotic
appearance, which reminded her of the dancers of the South Pacific island of Bali. Most cat associations did not recognize the breed until 1970, and then recognized
only the traditional Siamese colors of seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac point.
Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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