A Balinese is a Siamese wrapped in a long flowing silky negligee.Smart and elegant, to view the slide in the room in that coat made of silk flowing gently into her body, culminating into a tail stunning stately truly a miracle when viewed.
Elegant, luxurious, regal and refined are some of the words that help describe this living piece of art.
Balinese Appearance
Some say that everything on a Balinese is slightly 'softer' than on a Siamese, the length of coat giving 'softness' to the lines of the cat and that the voice is a little quieter.
The Balinese has a wedge head, in the shape of an equilateral triangle, with large flared ears positioned so as to continue the triangle. The eyes are rich brilliant sapphire blue and are oriental or almond in shape.
A long slender neck leads into a refined, lengthy body, well muscled and tubular in shape, the legs are fine boned yet strong, with delicate oval paws.
A soft silky coat lays close to the body and flows gently downward towards a magnificent plumed tail.
Although long and refined, Balinese cats are also strong, muscular and powerful and could be called 'the ballet dancers' of the cat world.
Balinese History
The Balinese cat is relatively new to the cat world, beginning in the mid 1950s (although a longhaired Siamese was registered in 1928).Although the occasional 'fluffy' popped up from time to time in pure Siamese lines, they were sold off as pets until a few breeders in the U.S decided they were so taken with them that they would start up a breeding program.
Mrs Helen Smith (Prefix 'Merry Mews'), one of the pioneer breeders, came up with the name 'Balinese' because, as they walked, their tail gently waved from side to side and this reminded her of the exotic Balinese dancers.
Grooming your Balinese
Because the Balinese coat is Semi-longhaired (a single coat with no downy or woolly undercoat), it does not mat or tangle which makes it extremely easy to manage, an occasional brush, lots of exercise, and a good diet including raw chicken wings and diced raw meat is all it should take to have the coat looking glossy and clean and keep a lean muscular body (A Balinese should never be flabby or fat).
Show cats may be bathed prior to a show, and entire males may get 'stud tail' which will
require bathing, but these two things will be rarely or never needed for a home neuter.
Balinese Personality
Balinese are wonderful companions, you will always have your best friend close at hand if you live with one of these cats.
Highly talkative, these cats can always find something to chat about and it is quite common to find people having conversations with their cats.
Bali is also very active and agile, and like to keep when you are busy, usually accompany you during dinner, munching a broom when you sweep, and keep you warm when newspapers you read.
They are extremely affectionate and love to be in contact with their people, sitting on their lap or draped across their shoulders as they walk. A Balinese is a cat that will be noticed.
They will be there with you in times of need, consoling you with their company, and they will be there in your times of joy, ready to play and join in the fun.
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