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From the moment I saw a Balinese kitten in 1998 I wanted to have several of them to love so I spent many months researching feline genetics, diseases, and health risks before becomming a Registered Breeder and purchasing my first Registered Balinese, a Blue Pt called Purshantys Blue Siam.

Since then I have learned alot more about my feline companions and have now been a registered breeder since 1999. I am now in my thirties, with no children of my own and so I fill the void with my loving and mischievious feline companions.

My aim is to produce a cat that looks a little like the Modern Siamese but being a little more robust yet stil maintaining a sleekness to the body and a symmetrically triangular head shape, that is in proportion to the size and body shape of the individual. I also intend to improve the Balinese Type and to introduce the Cinnamon/Fawn colours to this fascinating and elegant breed. 

Modern

Classic

Traditional (Applehead)

Anyone in the market for a Siamese kitten will often have the same story to tell. You want a Siamese just like the one you had as a child, or who just passed away at a ripe old age. Despite your searching what you find is a cat that looks quite different from the one you remember.

You might ask yourself, 'Is this really a Siamese ?'

Well the short answer is yes but it is certainly not the type you remember. Chances are what you remember as a Siamese was of a large and robust type, known as a Traditional Siamese while the ones you now see are very fine and elongated, with big bat ears, known as the Modern Siamese.

If you are wondering what went wrong, over the years, since the first two Seal Point Siamese cats were brought to America in the late 1800s from the city of Siam, now Thailand, the development of various vaccinations for many of the diseases that had been the common cause of death among cats (distemper, for example) had allowed for the breeding of the less robust individuals, who without these medical advantages, would not have survived to reproduce.

By the mid 1900s interest in the Traditional Siamese type had diminished as judges began to favour a longer, thinner body conformation. By 1986 there were no traditional or applehead Siamese being shown, only the Modern Siamese seen today. As a result, the original breed standard has been rewritten and interpreted to support the constant shift of the breed to smaller, thinner and more elongated body types.

Today a growing number of organisations recognise the traditional Siamese as a new appreciation develops for the health and longevity of the original bloodlines. In the future, it is likely that both modern and traditional types will be recognised and shown.

No cat has more to say than the Siamese. If you do not talk to this cat, he will challenge you to do so! The Siamese voice is legendary. They speak both with their voice and with their body. They are the quintessential people cat, for they love to be in your lap, on your bed, at your table and in your heart. Siamese are highly intelligent, loving, independent, talkative and sometimes unpredictable. They are highy intelligent, interesting individuals.

The Siamese cat is for all those who want a full-on relationship with a character cat. No shrinking violet here . They demand attention and may become jealous if they do not get it. They may become attached to one member of the household and take separation very hard. A Siamese provides extremely stimulating companionship. Although they won't come to 'heal', they enjoy walking on a leash when started at an early age. This cat will love to travel if also started from an early age. They are keen explorers and as curious as they come !.

Legend has it that the Siamese were originally temple cats and received the souls of mortals upon their deaths.

From an exotic past, the Siamese has become one of the most recognised breeds of cat in the world.

The Siamese is a finely boned and well-muscled cat, with a tail which is long and thin. The proud wedge-shaped head bears regally the ancient lineage of this highborn animal. The ears are quite large yet proportionate, the eyes are almond shaped and blue, the fur short and fine with the body colour of the Siamese ranging from frosty white to cream and the 'points' ranging from the original Seal to Tortie, Red, Cream, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac and more recently Cinnamon, Fawn, Caramel & Apricot and with the same colours including Tabby patterns. All which refer to the relative darkness of the extremities, being the face, ears, tail and feet.

Whatever the colour scheme of the cat the Siamese will always have vivid blue eyes.

Siamese kittens develop early & quickly & show an individual personality. They are very active & dislike being left alone. They are 'talkers' & converse in low & sometimes harsh voices. One of the reasons they make such good companions is this ability to have a conversation.

Extremely intelligent & elegant, they insist on taking an active part in their owner's lives. With such an interesting & individual personality, you can be sure life will never be dull - they are excellent company for those wanting a loving, lively & entertaining companion.

Balinese & Javanese

Balinese have been around since the early 1930s. During the establishment of the Siamese, and the introduction of new colours by the way of outside cats (Persians or moggies) there started to appear long-haired kittens in Siamese litters. Some US breeders were so taken with the long-haired kittens that they decided to develop the breed. One breeder commented on how akin they were to exotic Balinese dancers.

The Balinese/Javanese are semi-longhaired cats in the Siamese/Oriental family and were developed from the long coated cats which occurred naturally in Siamese litters in the U.S.A. They were named because their elegant shape and movement reminded breeders of the native dancers on the island of Bali.

A medium cat in size, it conforms to the svelte body shape of the Siamese, but overlaying the slim body is a semi-long, fine silky coat ranging from 20mm up to 50mm in length. A characteristic of the breed is the gorgeous long plumed tail.

They do not require as much grooming as most other long coated breeds. Overall they are a most striking and graceful breed.

The ideal Balinese resembles the Siamese in every way except for the long coat. The eyes are blue and almond-shaped and acceptable point colours are as they are in the Siamese.

Balinese are active, busy cats, constantly following their owners around. They are affectionate, insatiably curious, playful and talkative, devoted companions with elegant good looks and chat with their owners at any opportunity.

Balinese owners claim their cats are quieter than their short-haired cousins, while others say they are just as noisy as the Siamese. The one thing all Balinese owners agree on is that their cats are amongst the most graceful and majestic of all the pedigree breeds.

A Balinese cat is a Siamese with a flowing coat. Balinese can be found in all the colours of the Siamese. The Balinese coat is fine and silky, with hair length between half an inch and two inches on the body and a plume-like tail, that can have hair as long as five inches in some cases. Some

Breeders now utilise many of the Siamese breed cats to increase the gene pool for Balinese by breeding 'Siamese Variants'. That means that a Short Coated Siamese carries a gene for long haired Cousins, the Balinese.

So by the late 1950s the breed had a name and a place on the Foreign Long Hair division of the Cat Fanciers Federation. In 1961 the Balinese were granted championship status and now their popularity has grown so much over the years that they hold full championship status.

Since late 1979 the Association has also recognised red, cream, tabby and torti points. Since then, the look has changed quite dramatically due to outcrossing with their Siamese cousins to achieve a true long-haired Siamese and many more Balinese have achieved Grand status and won best in show awards. 

Both breeds can live up to 18 years of age, weigh from 2.5 kg to 6 kg, depending upon whether they are de-sexed or un-de-sexed.

Recommended for people who are semi-active to active and like their pet/s to have intellect.

Brushing of the Siamese & Balinese

Brushing of the Siamese & Balinese must be done sparingly, as too much brushing can damage the colour and texture of the coat. The technique for removing loose hair is to dampen your hands and rub them backwards through the cats coat. This will remove loose hair without damaging the new coat. The most popular grooming item for brushing is a small rubber brush that can be bought at most pet stores or a chamios.

If a brush is used carefully once a week during the spring and less often at other times of the year, it can also safely remove dead hair without damage to the coat. All Siamese are pure white at birth. The colour points on the face, ears, tail, feet and legs appear as the kittens mature.