When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Originating from Burma, which is now known as Myanmar, the silky soft Burmese cat resulted from a ...

Often described as playful, people-friendly, and energetic, the Burmese cat has risen in popularity as the preferred cat breed for many households in the United States. The Burmese cat has a ...

A recent study looked at different cat breeds to try and determine which live the longest. Burmese and Birman cats topped the list, but it's unclear clear why. Many factors can impact how long a cat ...

You may think that all cats have nine lives, but it turns out some breeds live longer than others, scientists have found. A prospective owner's decision on which cat breed to pick can depend on a ...

He’s a laundro-cat. A Burmese cat named Oscar proved he had multiple lives after surviving a grueling 12 minutes in an active washing machine after apparently venturing in to take a nap. “The poor ...

Oscar the Burmese cat emerged from the washer "very soft" and with several bumps and bruises Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

Originating from Burma, which is now known as Myanmar, the silky soft Burmese cat resulted from a cross between a female cat named Wong Mau and an American Siamese. Dating back to the 1930s, most ...