What is a Balinese cat?

Quite simply, a Balinese cat is a Siamese with a flowing coat. Balinese can be found in all the same colours as the Siamese (with the present exception of the newer colours, i.e.: cinnamon and fawn); they have the same blue eye colour as the Siamese, exhibit the same intelligence and temperament as the Siamese and, in fact, the only difference between the two breeds is the coat. Whereas the Siamese has a short, sleek coat, the Balinese coat is fine and silky, with hair length between half an inch and two inches on the body and a plume-like tail, that can have hair as long as five inches in some cases. Some Balinese owners claim that their cats are quieter than their short-haired cousins, whilst others insist that their Bali's are just as noisy as Siamese. The one thing that all Balinese owners agree on is that their cats are amongst the most graceful and majestic of all the pedigree breeds

Short-haired Balinese, known as Variants, may also be seen (but not at GGCF shows) as breeders have constantly bred back to top quality Siamese to improve the type and eye colour of Balinese. Kittens resulting from mating a Balinese to a Siamese have a short, plush coat and are known as Variants. They are invaluable in a Balinese breeding programme as they carry the recessive long hair gene which they pass on when mated back to a long-haired Balinese or another Variant

My Balinese cats

“Ting Tong”Tregony Nightingale 61tv

(Pippastro Tom Foolery 61btv x Tregony Tea Ticket 61a)

Ting Tong entered our house and changed our views on sharing our home with cats forever!

“Lilly”

Ridestar Tiger Lilly

(Gr Ch Nathifa Diamond Geezer 61dt x Ch Jaymax Ellie Mae 61dt)

Lilly is an outgoing little flower who loves to snuggle under the duvet and sleep in till late!!

“Princess”

Seal Tortie

Princess joined us as a foundation queen for Roamanbay Balinese - hopefully mating Princess soon - watch the nursery pages for further info...