It is generally accepted that the breed originated as a spontaneous longhaired mutation of the Siamese cat. Apparently, Mother Nature decided that the already glorious Siamese could be made even more glorious by adding the long flowing coat to the svelte body lines of this graceful oriental beauty. Coat length is the only difference between the Siamese and the Balinese.

The ideal Balinese is a svelte cat with long tapering lines, very lithe but strong and muscular. Excellent physical condition. Neither flabby nor bony. Not fat. Eyes clear. Because of the longer coat the Balinese appears to have softer lines and less extreme type than other breeds of cats with similar type.

Information, links, and breeder contact information for the Balinese cat breed.

Information, links, and breeder contact information for the Traditional Balinese cat breed.

Physical description, characteristics and temperament, training, and breeders of Balis and Javanese.

The Balinese Cat in the UK.

Breed Article: Balinese THE LOVELY BALINESE by MaryKae Krause Soft as silk cake flour, to use a phrase coined by a Midwestern grandmother, aptly describes the sensation of stroking the elegant Balinese coat. I'll always remember the first time I laid eyes on a Balinese. He was a most handsome lilac point, sire to the chocolate point variant that my husband Carl and I purchased. One look at ...

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Cats United Services BREEDERS and other links Add my Cattery Austria Canada Czech Republic England Germany Netherlands Norway Russia Sweden Switzerland USA AUSTRIA Cattery: Vienna Blue Breeder: Ing. Peter Schirrer Association: KKO, FIFe Location: Vienna Country: Austria Contact Information: E-mail: vienna.blue@netway.at Phone: Shipping: CANADA Cattery: Balinan Breeder: Nancy Kitchener ...