Cat Breeds: Balinese

Flipping through a book of cat breeds the other day, I came across a lovely picture of a cat with a triangular face, almond-shaped eyes, a long coat, and a feathered tail. Allow me to introduce you to… the Balinese Cat! The name comes from the cat’s graceful movement — so much like a Balinese dancer! In truth, Balinese are long-haired Siamese Cats. Every so often, a long-haired kitten would appear in a litter of short-haired Siamese. These odd fuzzy kittens became the start of a whole new breed in the 1950s! Balinese Cats share a lot of features with … Continue reading