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History

Basically a long-haired Balinese (a long-haired Siamese), the Javanese was developed to add additional colors and patterns to the traditional Balinese colors of seal, chocolate, blue and lilac. The breed was created by crossing Balinese with Colorpoint Shorthairs.

Description

Javanese are Balinese with the addition of lynx and tortie points and point colors such as red and cream.

Temperament

Like the Balinese, Javanese are talkative, active, acrobatic and affectionate.

Health

Some lines have a tendency toward gingivitis and can have kinked tails and/or crossed eyes.

Associations

Only in CFA is the Javanese registered as a separate breed. In all other associations, it is considered a Balinese, Siamese or Colorpoint Longhair.

Suggested Reading

The Cat Fanciers' Association Complete Cat Book

The Complete Cat Book