Asian cat

The Asian, also known as the Malayan, is a cat breed similar to the Burmese but in a range of different coat colours and patterns.[1] Long-haired Asians of all varieties are called Tiffanies. Asians are grouped in the foreign section at cat shows.

Asian
Other namesMalayan cat
OriginDeveloped in the United Kingdom
Domestic cat (Felis catus)

Origin

The breed was developed in Britain, starting with a litter of kittens bred in 1981 by Baroness Miranda von Kirchberg.

Description

Appearance

It has a broad, rounded chest and slender legs with a tail of medium length. The pleasantly rounded head has no flattened areas, and there is a very visible spot in its profile. This gives the Asian a full-looking face. The round and wide-set eyes come in the colour of yellow.[2] Females are not quite as big as the males.[3] They can weigh anywhere from 6–13 pounds.[4]

Asian Smoke (black)

Coat and colours

The short-haired coat of the Asian is fine, satiny and glossy, and can be multiple colors and patterns.[3] Asian Shorthairs are classified in four different varieties: the Asian Self (including the Bombay, which is a black Asian Self), the Asian Tabby, the Asian Smoke and the Burmilla (which is a shaded Asian).

Temperament

Asians are very affectionate and good with children. They share similar traits with the Burmese. They love to play, explore and even enjoy traveling by way of a cat carrier. They are quite a talkative and rather loud cat with an apparent strong will.[4] They enjoy interacting with people, even with strangers.

Reproduction

The females go into their first heat at about seven to eight months old. Although it is registered as a separate breed, the breed can be born spontaneously of Burmese parents, since so related. One kittening can produce both Burmese and Asian young, surprisingly.

See also

References
  1. Siegal, Mordecai (1983). Simon & Schuster's Guide to Cats. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0671491709.
  2. "Asian Breed Standaards". World Cat Federation. Archived from the original on 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  3. "Asian". Purina. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  4. "Malayan - Information, Characteristics, Facts, Names". CatBreedsList.com. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
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