Balinese Black Siamese Cat

Named for the exotically graceful dancers on the indonesian island of bali the balinese is a longhaired variety of siamese.
Balinese black siamese cat. The balinese is unique with their distinct range of colors and silky coat that hides a supple and athletic body. It is unknown whether the long hair is the result of a natural mutation or a cross between the siamese and a longhaired breed such as a persian or turkish angora. This page features siamese and balinese cat photographs that show what the cat color points look like as they grow into adult hood. I do require a purchase agreement that states the kitten will live indoors never be declawed.
Balinese cats are the long haired version of the siamese cat. The balinese is also known as the purebred long haired siamese since it originated as a natural mutation of that breed and hence is essentially the same cat with a medium length silky coat and a distinctively plumed tail. As is the case with their short haired counterparts a genetic distinction is made between traditional or old style and modern body types. Gambades cattery and all my cats except aria are registered with the cat fanciers association.
The reason behind their long hair is the result of a natural mutation between siamese cats and long haired breed such as a persian or turkish angora. Other than the difference in the length of hair most other characteristics of these cats are the same. Though these cats are very similar to siamese cats they are not referred to as long haired siamese within breeding circles. Balinese cats love humans and consider themselves part of the family.
The balinese is a long haired breed of domestic cat with siamese style point coloration and sapphire blue eyes. In the american standard. These cats will try their best to work with you. However the breed was not officially recognised by the cat fanciers federation until the end of the nineteen twenties.
Genetically a seal point siamese is a black cat but this gene prevents the cat s fur from being all black. Balinese is a longhaired variety of siamese cat. They are considered to be a spontaneous mutation of the siamese cat by some breed fanciers but a stronger theory is that they are derived by past breeding s between the siamese turkish angoras. The siamese cat has been around for a very long time and there are records of the breed that date way back.
The balinese cats are very much like siamese cats in terms of nature. The balinese is often a svelte cat with long tapering lines very lithe but strong and muscular. Please note these cats are not available for sale their photo s are used purely as informative and educational tools to help you visually understand what your kitten of a particular color point variety will grow up to like like in terms of their color point. My price includes the first two rounds of vaccinations two exams by a licensed veterinarian cfa registration and a healthy sound kitten.