STANDARD

General Appearance The Burmese distinguishes itself as an independent breed by its unique genetics of colour (cb cb). Striking characteristics of this lively breed are its silky coat texture as well as their expressive eyes. It is a medium-sized, elegant cat of oriental origin. Any suggestion of either Siamese type or the cobbiness of the British must be regarded as a fault. Size Medium Head Shape Viewed from the front: short wedge, wide at the cheek bones, tapering to a blunt finish at the muzzle. Top of the head broad and with height, wide between the ears and slightly rounded. In profile: brow slightly rounded; tip of the nose and chin form a vertical line. Nose Distinct nose break at the base Jaws Wide at the hinge Chin Strong; in profile the chin shows a strong lower jaw Ears Shape Medium in size (exception: kitten), broad at the base with slightly rounded tips Placement Set well apart; the outer line of the ears continues the upper part of the face (exception: mature males - fullness of cheeks). In profile the ears have a slight forward tilt. Eyes Shape Large and set wide apart; the top line of the eyes is straight with a slight oriental slant towards the nose, the lower line being rounded Colour Lustrous, particularly alert and bright. All shades of yellow from chartreuse to amber; golden yellow preferred. Shape, size and set are more important for the expression of the Burmese than the colour. Allowances should be made for colour dilution in older cats. Body Size Of medium length Structure Muscular and compact, heavier than its appearance indicates. Chest strong and rounded in profile, back straight. Legs   Rather slender and in proportion to the body Paws Oval, small, in proportion to the body Tail   Of medium length, straight; medium thickness at the base, tapering to a rounded tip Coat Structure Fine, glossy, silky, lying close to the body, almost without undercoat, very short Colour In all colours the underparts of the body paler than back and legs, but shading should be gradual. Hair should shade gradually to a paler color at the roots. Face and ears may show a little contrast. All varieties without any bars or spotting. For colour varieties refer to tables below.

GODKENDTE FARVEVARIANTER (RECOGNIZED COLOUR VARIETIES)

Colour EMS code Coat colour Nose leather Paw pads Remark Brown BUR n rich warm seal brown rich brown seal brown 1 Blue BUR a blue-grey, with a clear pewter colored sheen blue-grey pinkish blue-grey   Chocolate BUR b milk coffee (café au lait) chocolate- brown cinnamon to chocolate   Lilac BUR c pale, delicate dove-grey with a light pink cast lavender lavender   Red BUR d tangerine pink pink   Cream BUR e light apricot showing a distinct powdery bloom on ears, head and back pink pink   Seal tortie BUR f seal brown and tangerine (dark and/or pale) patched and/or mingled pink and/ or seal brown pink and/ or seal brown 2 Blue tortie BUR g blue-grey and light apricot (dark and/or pale) patched and/or mingled pink and/or blue grey pink and/or blue grey 2 Chocolate tortie BUR h milk coffee and tangerine (dark and/or pale) patched and/or mingled pale red/pink and/or chocolate pale red/pink and/or chocolate 2 Lilac tortie BUR j dove-grey and light apricot (dark and/or pale) patched and/or mingled pink and/or lavender pink and/or lavender 2

Remarks 1 A colour shading almost into black is a fault 2 The distribution of colours is of less importance than the other details of colour   All remarks in the General Part also applies

FEJL (FAULTS)

Remarks   In kittens (3-6 months) allowance should be made for faint ghostmarkings and an overall paler body colour than in adults Faults Eyes Oriental eye shape Round eyes Head Jaw pinch Prominent nose bump Faults precluding the certificate Type Oriental or British type Eyes More blue than yellow pigmentation Coat Too many white hairs Distinct barring and ghostmarkings

POINTSKALA (SCALE OF POINTS)

TOTAL     100 points Head General shape, nose, jaws and teeth, forehead, chin Placement and shape of the ears   25 Eyes Shape and placement Colour   20 Body Shape, size, bone structure Shape of legs and paws Length and shape of tail   20 Coat Colour 15 30 Quality and texture 15 Condition     5