Balinese – Mixed Cat Breed Characteristics & Facts

The Siamese longhaired variety known as the Balinese is named for the exotically graceful dancers who perform on the Indonesian island of Bali. See below for a list of all Balinese traits!

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Balinese – Mixed Cat Breed Characteristics

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History

The Siamese longhaired variety known as the Balinese is named for the exotically graceful dancers who perform on the Indonesian island of Bali. It is unclear whether the Siamese’s long hair is a natural mutation or the product of a cross between the Siamese and a breed with long hair, like a Persian or Turkish Angora.

Even though longhaired Siamese were already around, it wasn’t until the 1940s and 1950s that the breed started to take shape. The Balinese were granted recognition by the Cat Fanciers Federation in 1961, and then by the Cat Fanciers Association in 1970.

They are also acknowledged by other cat registries, the American Cat Fanciers Association, and The International Cat Association. To Javanese, Siamese, Colorpoint Shorthairs, and Oriental Longhairs, Balinese can be outcrossed.

Size

Balinese are medium-sized cats, weighing anywhere between 5 and 10 pounds.

Personality

While the Siamese and the Balinese may have different coat lengths, they are the same underneath the skin. Balinese have a deep love for their own people. They enjoy being “helpful” and will follow you around and keep an eye on everything you do. A Balinese will sit on your lap when you are sitting down, and at night he will sleep next to you in bed, likely with his head on the pillow and under the covers.

He frequently steps on things, so those who have trouble standing still or use a walker or cane might not want to choose him. A Balinese is undoubtedly just as opinionated as his Siamese relative, albeit perhaps not quite as loud. He will be frank with you about his opinions, and he anticipates that you will listen to him and follow his guidance.

Be thankful that most people do not speak Balinese because you can count on him to “tell all” to guests. The Balinese people are extremely intelligent, athletic, and love to play. Keep his active mind engaged with puzzle toys, and give him teaser toys to chase and a large cat tree to climb to get some exercise.

He can pick up tricks quickly, enjoys the game of fetch, and is willing to walk on a leash. He is a skilled trainer himself and could soon be in charge of your home. Never leave him without any entertainment or you might return home to find that he’s changed the settings on your DVR to record only nature programs or, at the very least, decided that your tissue and toilet paper boxes look better empty.

If you would go insane living with a chatty busybody, do not get a Balinese. On the other hand, the Balinese can be your best friend if you like having someone to chat with throughout the day. Just make sure you have time to devote to this needy and gregarious cat. Balinese people don’t mind if you leave the house during the day to work and earn money for cat food, but they do demand that you spend time with them when you are home.

Getting two of them so they can keep each other company can be a good idea. If you enjoy spending time with and interacting with your cat, pick a Balinese. This cat is devoted and affectionate, but if given little or no attention, it will pout and pine. But he thrives for years in the right environment.

Health

Pedigreed and mixed-breed cats both have varying rates of health issues that could be genetic in origin. The Balinese may experience the same issues as the Siamese, such as the following:

• Members of the Siamese family can develop the disease amyloidosis, which is brought on by the buildup of a protein called amyloid in various body organs, primarily the liver.
• Bronchial disease and asthma.
• Birth defects of the heart, such as aortic stenosis.
• Dquinted eyes.
• Digestive system disorders like megaesophagus.
• When touched or petted, cats with the neurological condition known as hyperesthesia syndrome may act frantically and overgroom themselves, causing hair loss.
• Lymphoma.
• A neurological condition called nystagmus that results in uncontrollable rapid eye movement.
• Progressive retinal atrophy, which is detectable through a genetic test.

Care

The Balinese’s fine, silky coat requires little maintenance. Use a stainless steel comb to comb it once or twice a week to remove dead hair. Rarely is a bath necessary. To prevent periodontal disease, brush your teeth. Although daily brushing is preferred, once a week is still preferable to never. To get rid of any discharge, use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the corners of your eyes.

To prevent the spread of any infection, use a different area of the cloth for each eye. Each week, check your ears. If they appear to be dirty, clean them with a cotton ball or soft, damp cloth dipped in a 50/50 solution of warm water and cider vinegar. Cotton swabs shouldn’t be used because they can harm the ear’s interior. Maintain a spotless litter box. Balinese cats are extremely particular about bathroom hygiene, just like all cats.

A Balinese should only be kept indoors in order to protect him from illnesses spread by other cats, dog or coyote attacks, and other risks that cats who go outside face, like being hit by a car. Balinese who venture outside also run the risk of being taken by a person who wants to own such a stunning cat without having to pay for it.

Coat Design and Maintenance

With the exception of coat length, there is no difference between Siamese and Balinese cats. Both have a wedge-shaped head that is long and tapered from the narrow point of the nose outward to the tips of the ears, forming a triangle. The head is triangular in shape, and the unusually large ears are wide at the base and pointed at the tip. The almond-shaped eyes are of average size.

The long, slender legs that support the tubular body—often described as having higher back legs than front legs—are supported by the body. The Balinese’s long, plumed tail tapers to a point, and its feet are small, dainty, oval. A fine, silky, medium-length coat softens the appearance of the body. The plumed tail has the longest one.

The Siamese and Balinese both have seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac point colors. Always a deep, vivid blue color, the eyes are. An alternate variety of Balinese, one with a more rounded head and body, is one that is recognized by the Traditional Cat Association. In contrast to the show Balinese, whose coat is longest on the tail, it also has a fluffier coat that is long over the entire body.

Kids and other animals

For households with young children and canines who get along with cats, the energetic and sociable Balinese is ideal. He can play fetch just as well as any retriever, picks up new tricks quickly, and enjoys the attention from kids who are kind to him. He coexists peacefully with cats and dogs that obey him. To make sure that pets learn to get along with one another, always introduce pets gradually and under controlled conditions.

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