The black Burmese cat is smaller than the Bombay, with males weighing approximately 8 – 12 pounds and females 6 – 10 pounds, and both genders measuring 15 to 18 inches in length.

Burmese cat health issues don’t affect the majority of the breed. They can live up to 17 years with proper care. There are a few rare health issues associated with Burmese cats, though.

A Burmese cat named Pablo survived a 55-minute wash cycle inside a washing machine. The cat's owner started the appliance, not realizing the pet was inside. Pablo was taken to the hospital in ...

DEAR JOAN: My 3-year-old Burmese, Zephyr, is affectionate, playful, sweet and also the most rambunctious and stubborn cat I have ever shared my life with. At home, I can brush his teeth, groom him ...

Back then, Wong Mau was thought to be a Burmese cat, and breeders were trying to isolate the sepia coat color from the breed. But Wong Mau was an undefined mink Tonkinese.

Washing machines are an attractive napping spot for cats as they are quiet, enclosed spaces. Front loaders pose a particular ...