 In today's video, we are going to talk about some interesting facts and myths about the Balinese cat. A lively cat, the Balinese is also loving and will sit quietly with her parent, Puring, and being petted. Named for the exotically graceful dancers on the Indonesian island of Bali, the Balinese is a long-haired variety of Siamese. Balinese and Siamese cat breeds are very much alike, except for the cats for length. The cat is called long-haired Siamese not in vain. Balinese cats are playful, purious, and constantly up to something. At the same time, they're loving, loyal, and sensitive. Here are a few interesting facts about Balinese cat, which will give you some further insight into its characteristics and temperament. 1. Balinese cat's history. Balinese cats originated from short-haired Siamese cats when long-haired kittens started to appear in their purebred offspring at the beginning of the 1930s. The first officially registered long-haired kitten was born in a Siamese cat couple in 1928 in the USA. Such incidents happen quite regularly, but the breeders tried to keep this out of the public eye, and long-haired kids of their short-haired parents didn't take part in cat shows. The natural mutation has attracted the breeders' attention, and they'd started to crossmate such cats, earlier condemned as defective, with each other. This work was started by Helen Smith from New York and Mary and Dorsey from California, who developed a selective breeding methodology. In the relatively short term, the scientists achieved obtaining of pure-line long-haired Siamese cats. The breed was first acknowledged in 1963 and it was called the Long-haired Siamese breed. 2. Balinese cat's coat. The Balinese has a long hair coat that is described as soft and silky to the touch. Their coloring is color point like the Siamese, which means a cream colored body with another color on the feet, tail, and face. Their color point varieties are blue chocolate, cinnamon, cream, fawn, lilac, lynx, red, seal, smoke, abbey, and tortoise shell. Despite their long hair, they are a low maintenance cat and are low shedders. The modern Balinese does not possess an undercoat so they only need a few weekly comings to keep their hair healthy. The original version has an undercoat and much thicker fur. Like all cats, they also need regular nail trimming, ear cleaning, and dental care. Therefore is sensitive to the cold and may turn darker if exposed to drafts. 3. Balinese cat's personality. The Siamese and the Balinese might differ in coat length, but beneath the skin they are identical. Balinese are extremely fond of their people. They like to be helpful and will follow you around and supervise your every move. When you are sitting down, a Balinese will be in your lap, and at night he will be in bed with you, probably under the covers with his head on the pillow. A Balinese is perhaps not quite as loud as his relative the Siamese, but he is most definitely just as opinionated. He will tell you exactly what he thinks, and he expects you to pay attention and act on his advice. You can also count on him to tell all the visitors, so be grateful that most people are not conversant in the Balinese language. The Balinese is highly intelligent, agile, and athletic, and loves to play. Keep his busy brain active with puzzle toys, and his body exercised with teaser toys that he can chase and a big cat tree he can climb. He likes to play fetch, willing to walk on a leash and learn tricks easily. He is also a good trainer himself and maybe running your household before you know it. Never leave him without any form of entertainment, or you will likely come home to find that he has reprogrammed your DVR to record only nature shows, or at the very least decided that your toilet paper rolls and tissue boxes look better empty. 4. Balinese cats are not hypoallergenic. There are actually no cat breeds that are hypoallergenic, despite claims to the contrary. The Balinese produce the same type of dander as all cat breeds which causes human allergies. They may be a good option for mild allergy sufferers who still want a cat as they shed less than many other breeds. Hello. This video is sponsored by Beemix Pets. Are you looking for high quality cat collars at an affordable cost? Check out, BeemixPets.com. Use coupon code KittenLife, to get 20% off. 5. Balinese cats activity level. Balinese cats are very intelligent, and are great cats for training different behaviors with a clicker. Their intelligence requires you to provide them with a lot of mental and physical enrichment, such as playtime, interactive toys, cat trees, and scratching posts, otherwise, they will find ways to amuse themselves that you may not enjoy. They enjoy jumping and climbing and you will have trouble keeping them off the counters if they're not provided with cat appropriate options. 6. Balinese cats habitat. The Balinese cat can be found in many households as they are ideal pets. They are very possessive about their owners and may not like you got closer to other pet animals. They are talkative and can keep meowing for many hours together. 7. Balinese cats diet. The Balinese cats are choosy about their food. They like to consume foods that are can than dry food. Of course, they do eat dry food once in a while. It is crucial that as a pet owner, you are aware of the fact that, you need to provide your cat vitamin supplements once in a while. There are many food manufacturers that produce vitamin rich foods. Since they are carnivorous animals, they need their portion of meat products. There is a substance called taurine, which is vital for the well-being of the Balinese cat. When there is a deficiency of taurine, it can lead to heart problems or blindness in the cat. It is essential that you provide high protein foods for your cats. The age of your cat is also important. Depending on the age of the cat, the foods have to be provided. Kitten food is different from adult Balinese cat food. When you are not sure about the food that your Balinese cat should consume, you might want to consult your vet. There is plenty of information about Balinese cat food online. 8. Balinese cats to children and other pets. The active and social Balinese is a perfect choice for families with children and cat-friendly dogs. He will play fetch as well as any retriever, learns tricks easily, and loves the attention he receives from children who treat him politely and with respect. He lives peacefully with cats and dogs who respect his authority. Always introduce pets slowly and in controlled circumstances to ensure that they learn to get along together. 9. Living with a Balinese cat. The Balinese are slender and fine-boned. Because of this build, you just need to monitor your cat's diet so that she does not become obese. If given enough exercise space, the Balinese are generally able to avoid getting too heavy. The Balinese is a lively but loving cat. She will sit quietly with her parent, purring, and being petted. They are loving companions. 10. Balinese cats life cycles and lifestyle. The Balinese cats are very popular today in many households. That is because they are very loving and caring towards their owners. Their skin comes with a glow that provides an elegant look on them. They like to be surrounded by people, especially children. Unlike other cats that need to be groomed often, the Balinese cat doesn't need to be groomed often. Once they are born, they turn to their color only after five weeks. They look for more than 15 years. They are talkative in nature and can meow for hours together. Balinese is an amazingly clever type of feline, and it is felt that the Balinese feline is the most shrewd type of long-haired feline. The Balinese additionally has a surprisingly long lifespan for residential felines as the Balinese frequently achieve 20 years of age. If you want an active, verbose feline companion who wants to be involved in your life at all times, the Balinese is a good choice. These cats are great for people who want an active cat that enjoys playing, training, and having fun with their owners. Choose a Balinese if you look forward to spending time with and interacting with your cat. This is a loyal and loving feline who will pout and pine if given little or no attention. In the right home, however, he thrives for years. If you enjoyed this video, kindly press the like button. Also don't forget to subscribe with notifications on, so that you don't miss out on videos like this. Thank you for watching.