Javanese – Mixed Cat Breed Characteristics & Facts

The Javanese are extremely intelligent, athletic, and agile, and they enjoy playing. The traits of Javanese people are listed below.

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Javanese – Mixed Cat Breed Characteristics

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History

The Javanese is a Siamese breed with long hair that wears Colorpoint clothing. His ancestors included Siamese, Colorpoint, and Balinese cats. Given the breed’s connection to the Balinese (who, by the way, do not originate from Bali), the name Java was whimsically given to the cats even though they do not originate from that island.

The Javanese were initially classified by the Cat Fanciers Association as a separate breed that was distinguished from the Balinese by color, but in 2008 they were deemed to be a subspecies of the Balinese. The International Cat Association classifies both breeds as Siamese and views the Javanese as a variation of the Balinese. Outcrossing between Javanese and Balinese, Siamese, Colorpoint Shorthair, and Oriental Longhair is possible.

Size

Medium-sized Javanese cats weigh 5 to 10 pounds on average.

Personality

The Siamese and Javanese may have different coat lengths and colors, but they are the same underneath the skin. The people of Java are adored by the Javanese. They enjoy being “helpful” and will follow you around and keep an eye on everything you do. A Javanese will sit on your lap when you are seated, 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 Javanese is undoubtedly just as opinionated as his Siamese relative, though 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.

You can count on him to “tell all” to guests as well, so be happy that most people do not speak Javanese. The Javanese are extremely intelligent, athletic, and agile, and they enjoy playing. 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 annoyance, do not get a Javanese. The Javanese, on the other hand, 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. Javanese 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 Javanese. 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 Javanese are susceptible to the same issues as the Siamese, including 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.
• Squinted 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 Javanese’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. Javanese cats are extremely particular about bathroom hygiene, just like all cats.

A Javanese should only be kept indoors to prevent him from contracting illnesses from other cats, being attacked by dogs or coyotes, and other risks that cats who go outside face, like being hit by a car. Javanese 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

The only differences between Siamese and Javanese cats are their coat length and color. Both breeds have a wedge-shaped head that is long and tapered from the wide 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 Javanese’s long, thin tail tapers to a point, and it walks on small, dainty oval paws. A fine, silky, medium-length coat softens the appearance of the body.

The plumed tail has the longest one. The breed’s point colors are another way in which the Javanese differs from the Siamese. The darker points on the head, ears, paws, and tail come in a variety of lynx point colors, such as seal lynx point and seal-tortie point, as well as parti-color points like chocolate-tortie and lilac cream. Always a deep, vivid blue color, the eyes are.

Kids and other animals

The social and energetic Javanese is an excellent choice for households with kids and canines who get along with cats. 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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