🐈 Cats

Balinese

Felis catus

✨ Fun Fact

Despite their name, Balinese cats have no connection to Bali — breeders chose the name because their graceful movement reminded them of Balinese temple dancers.

The longhaired variety of the Siamese, with the same svelte, elegant body, vivid blue eyes, and colorpoint pattern. Their coat is silky, lying close to the body without a woolly undercoat. Highly vocal, intelligent, and devoted.

🏷️ Breed

Balinese

💭 Temperament

Vocal, intelligent, affectionate, active, social, demanding of attention

📏 Size

Medium (2.3-4.5 kg)

⏳ Lifespan

15-20 years

🎨 Colors

Seal, blue, chocolate, lilac points (in CFA); also red, cream, tortie points (in TICA/FIFe)

🌍 Origin

United States, 1940s (longhaired Siamese mutation)

🏠 Habitat

Indoor; needs human companionship and interactive play

🍽️ Diet

High-quality protein-rich cat food