My Favorite Cat Breeds: The Balinese

The Balinese is known as the long-haired Siamese, which is a pretty accurate description as they are pointed and have blue eyes. The breed originated as a natural mutation of the Siamese, making it essentially the same cat but with a medium-length silky coat and a distinctively plumed tail.

Just like the Siamese, they come in two different body types, traditional and modern. My personal favorite being the modern. Also any with the following colored points: Red Point (also called Flame Point), Cream Point, Cinnamon Point, Fawn Point, Seal Point, Chocolate Point, Blue Point, Lilac Point, Lynx Point (in any of the colors), Tortie Point (in any of the colors), and Torbie Point (in any of the colors), are actually called Javanese, as Balinese are only recognized in standard Siamese pointing.

Balinese and Javanese are sociable, vocal, playful and inquisitive, and considered among the most intelligent of all long-haired breeds. They love human contact, and crave attention. They have been claimed to cause fewer allergy problems.