Most Burmese are fascinated by water and will sit for hours playing with a dripping
tap, and many have come to grief playing with the foam in a bubble bath. Many will
drink from taps, but given the chance they will prefer to drink from a muddy puddle
rather than drink the clean water offered. Their climbing instincts will also get
them into trouble out of doors, where many will be trapped at the top of a tree, or
on a roof. Getting up was easy, but they would rather sit and howl for assistance
than try and get down on their own. Due to their inquisitiveness they will enter any
open garage or shed in the area, and many have been trapped inside such a building
for days, or even weeks, if the owner of the property has gone on holiday.
They love to accompany their owners on walks, and can even be trained to walk on a
lead. Many a Burmese cat demands to sleep with its owner, some curled up behind their
knees under the duvet, some sleeping alongside them with their head on the pillow.
Certainly there is no need of a hot water bottle or heated blanket when you own a
Burmese cat. A Burmese has a great sense of humour, and will happily share a joke
with you. However, never laugh at a Burmese cat when it makes a mistake, as they
will certainly show you their displeasure.
The Burmese is a very busy cat, and therefore will not appeal to everyone. It is a
very playful cat which remains kittenish throughout its life. Even stately ladies and
gentlemen of 16 plus years will be seen chasing a ball, or killing a leaf or a feather.
They demand that you play with them, but their energy is boundless and it is you who
will give up on the game first.
The Burmese is not a lap-cat who does nothing else but sit with you, although many are
willing to spend a lot of their time curled up with their owners. But despite all of
the above, the Burmese is an extremely affectionate cat. They will sprawl in your
lap, or wrap themselves around your neck. They gaze earnestly into your eyes as they
purr and knead your skin. The Burmese loves the company of humans, and will rush
in to say hello to the most unwary of visitors, and they are tuned in to the moods of their owners. But if you are away from home for long periods during the day the Burmese will need a companion. It is not a cat who enjoys its own company or wants to spend long hours alone. Despite all their energy and playfulness, once you have known a Burmese you have a lifelong passion for the breed. Certainly life is never dull when a Burmese cat owns you.
