The Balinese was the result of breeding longhaired Siamese cats. It has long, silky hair and weighs up to nine pounds. It's similar to its cousin, the Siamese: Balinese have blue eyes and pointy ears.
Personality
The Balinese may look graceful and elegant but it's a bit of a clown. It's a very busy and active cat breed that has high energy levels. It requires lots of attention and is demonstrably affectionate. It's easily trainable and will fetch things if trained to do so. It's also a very vocal cat. This cat gets along well with children, other cats and even dogs.
Breed Characteristics
| Origin: | US, 1979 |
| Life Span: | 13-15 years |
Balinese Build Information
The Balinese was the result of breeding longhaired Siamese cats. It has long, silky hair and weighs up to nine pounds. It's similar to its cousin, the Siamese: Balinese have blue eyes and pointy ears.
| Size: | Medium |
Behaviour and Personality
The Balinese may look graceful and elegant but it's a bit of a clown. It's a very busy and active cat breed that has high energy levels. It requires lots of attention and is demonstrably affectionate. It's easily trainable and will fetch things if trained to do so. It's also a very vocal cat. This cat gets along well with children, other cats and even dogs.
| Activity Level: | High |
| Affection Level: | High |
| Kid Friendliness: | Very Friendly |
Appearance
| Grooming: | High (Frequent brushing and nail trimming, needs regular teeth cleaning) |
Balinese Common Health Conditions
Balinese Pet Insurance
When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.