A svelte, silky-coated cat with plenty to say.
Origin
United States
Weight
5–10 lb (2.3–4.5 kg)
Lifespan
10–15 years
Coat
Fine, silky, medium-long single coat
Energy
High
Where it comes from
United States
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Overview
The Javanese is a svelte oriental breed closely related to the Balinese and Siamese, distinguished by its fine silky coat and wider range of point colors. Elegant and athletic, it is a graceful, agile cat with an expressive face.
Vocal, intelligent, and affectionate, the Javanese bonds intensely with its people and involves itself in everything they do. It is playful and demanding of attention, thriving on interaction and disliking being left alone.
History
The Javanese was developed in North America as part of the Siamese and Balinese family, bred to expand the range of point colors in a long-coated, oriental-bodied cat. Its name, like the Balinese, evokes the exotic rather than a literal origin.
Temperament
The Javanese is people-oriented, talkative, and clever, thriving on interaction and mental stimulation. It bonds closely, follows its people around, and does best with company and enrichment rather than long stretches alone.
Health to watch
A hereditary eye disease that can lead to vision loss; genetic screening of breeding cats reduces the risk.
This common feline heart disease occurs in the breed; periodic cardiac screening helps catch it early.
Dental disease and, in oriental lines, liver amyloidosis occur; regular care and monitoring help.
General breed tendencies, not a diagnosis. Every cat is an individual — pair this with regular veterinary care.
Care essentials
This social breed hates being alone; a companion or plenty of interaction keeps it content.
The silky single coat lacks a dense undercoat and needs only occasional brushing.
The Javanese needs climbing, play, and puzzles to satisfy its active, intelligent mind.
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