Description:
A Burmese is a stocky cat of medium size with good muscular development, short legs, and round feet. There is a range in Burmese head and body type; the more compact cats with the rounder heads are seen in the show ring. Burmese have large, wide-set, golden, expressive eyes that are great pools of innocence and seductive appeal, irresistible in effect.

Characteristics and Temperament:
As kittens, Burmese cats are quite lively. They often seem clumsy when they attempt feats beyond their capabilities and land on their rears with solid little thumps. They will be playful well into adulthood. They are good with children, will tolerate the family dog, and if introduced to it at an early age as something pleasant, most will enjoy traveling in a car.