Balinese

Race: Balinese

Nationiality: United States

Standards:
Weight: 2.5 to 5 kg
Size: Medium
Type of fur: semi-long, fine and silky

Colors standards: All the recognized colors of the Siamese. The color of the tips must be
uniform. There must be a clear contrast between the color of the tips and that of the body. Kittens
are born all white. The coat reaches it’s adult color at the end of one year. The CFA does not
recognize the 4 base varieties of the Siamese: Seal point (brown seal tips), Blue point (dark blue
tips), Chocolate point (chocolate), Lilac point (light gray).


Origin and history: In the 40's, American breeders were interested in Siamese who were born
with mid-length hair. Perhaps it was the result of a spontaneous mutation or rather of a cross
with Persians. Previously, these kittens with mid-length hair were considered to be worthless.
After the Second World War, Marion Dorsey, in California, began to raise these long-haired
Siamese, or Balinese, to recall their Asian origin as well as gratitude to their movement. These
mid-length haired Siamese were exhibited in 1955. The CFA and the TICA recognized the breed
in 1970. The FIFe approved it in 1972 as well as France in 1983.
Personalite: The Balinese is extroverted, active, bright, curious and playful. He appears to be
more moderate, temperate, and has a softer meow than his Siamese cousin. He loves company,
hates solitude and demands a lot of attention and tenderness. He also loves the presence of other
cats as bright as he or of a dog to which he has been accustomed to. Exclusive to his master, he is
sensitive, affectionate and very engaging. His need for activity and hunting would be filled with
a garden.


Note: Those who wear other colors are labeled Javanese in the United States. In France,
there is no distinction between the Balinese and the Javanese. The Balinese must always have
blue eyes, no matter the color of his fur. Weekly brushing and combing is sufficient. The moult
is not abundant.