Javanese Cat
The Javanese cat or Oriental Longhair cat is one of the oriental cat breeds and is also known as the Javanese or Mandarin. The name Javanese cat has very little to do with the island of Java in Indonesia. This cat breed was created by American breeder Helen Smith of MerryMews Cattery began to breed half-furred Siamese cats, their goal being the Balinese breed. As a by-product, the semi-long-haired oriental cat was created, the long-haired oriental cat. In 1979 the CFA (Cat Fanciers’ Association) was the only organization that recognized the Javanese as a separate race. Other organizations see this animal as a variant of the Balinese cat.
Javanese cat characteristics and appearance
The appearance of the Javanese cat is slightly different from the Balinese cat, which lies in the color of the fur and eyes. Oriental Longhairs do not have the so-called “mask color” (points), but are colorful and thus are part of the Oriental Shorthair with half-length hair. Their eyes are green, except for the white fur, where they tend to be blue.
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The difference with the Balinese cat lies in the color of its fur and eyes. Oriental long hair does not have the so-called mask coloring (dots), but is full color and thus pairs semi-long oriental short hair. Their eyes are green, with the exception of white fur, where they tend to be blue.
Character
Oriental long hair like all “Eastern” cats are very people-oriented and kind and sometimes very affectionate. Once you find someone who likes cats, you’re not going to give them back any time soon. His thin physique underlined his agile excitement. This cat is a sensitive breed, who loves to play and often expresses their emotional state with their melodious ‘meow’.
Crossbreed cat
The Javanese cat breed is the result of a cross with the short and colorful Balinese cat, creating a Siamese-like cat with long fur. Their fur doesn’t shed much and only needs to be brushed once a week. For people who have allergies to cat dander, these cat breeds are more suitable because they cause fewer allergens, which may be better for people with mild cat allergies.
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