Standards

General  

The ideal Burmese is a cat of medium size with substantial bone structure, good muscular tone and a surprising weight for its size.  

Points 

Head:  

20 

Shape  

Top of head 

Short and broad wedge with prominent rounded cheek bones. Top of the head broad and with height, wide between the ears and slightly rounded. 

Rounded forehead. 

10 

Muzzle and chin 

Broad and quite short muzzle with soft rounded contours. 

Chin and lower jaw are firm.  

5 

Profile  

Broad nose of even width. A straight nose is preferred, but a slightly downward nose leather is acceptable. The profile is clearly curved. 

5 

Eyes 

The eyes are large and set wide apart. The upper line of the eyes are set at an slight oriental slant, while the lower line is rounded. Colour varies from yellow to amber, golden yellow is preferred. 

20 

Ears 

The ears are rather large in proportion to head, set wide apart and slightly tilted forward. They are broad at the base with slightly rounded tips. The outer lines of the ears continue the upper contours of the wedge. 

5 

Body: 

20 

Size and boning 

The body is medium sized and of medium length. It is very muscular and more solid and heavier than it appears. 

7 

Torso 

The chest is solid and rounded, when viewed in profile. The back is straight from the shoulders to the rump. 

7 

Neck 

Medium length, strong. 

7 

Legs and paws 

Rather slender and in proportion to the body, the paws are dainty and oval. 

5 

Tail 

The tail is straight and of medium length, with a slightly rounded tip. 

5 

Coat: 

25 

Length 

The coat is very short. 

5 

Texture  

Sleek and silky to touch, fine and glossy. It lies close to the body and has almost no undercoat. 

10 

Colour 

In all colour varieties are the underparts of the body paler than back and legs, but shading should be gradual. Hair should shade gradually to a paler colour at the roots. Face and ears may show a little contrast. All varieties without any bars or spotting.  

10 

Condition  

See general part. 

5 

Total  

100 

Special breed faults 

Round eyes. 

Prominent nose bump. 

Pronounced whisker break. 

Narrow cheek bones. 

Flat forehead. 

Pale eye colour. 

Without certificates 

Green eyes. 

White spots anywhere. 

Distinct barring and ghostmarkings. 

Disqualify 

Remarks 

Slight ghostmarkings and an overall lighter body colour should be tolerated in kittens. 

Outcross with other breeds 

None