Balinese Kittens and Cat Information

Balinese kittens and cats are gorgeous - not as loud as a Siamese, yet graceful, with a soft, silky coat.

They are called 'longhaired Siamese' as they are a natural mutation of a Siamese, with a gene for longer hair.

Its more accurate to think of them as being medium haired, as the coat is not as long or thick as a Persian's.

Balinese cats are very affectionate and playful. Like the Siamese, they form strong bonds with their owner. They do like a lot of attention, but they are good with children. They need regular grooming, but it is quite easy as their fur doesn't tend to matt. They don't have a ruff around their neck, but their tails are well plumed.

Balinese kittens are born white, and the point markings gradually appear within a few weeks. Like the siamese, the point markings are on the ears, legs, tail, and mask. The mask covers the whole face, but not to the top of the head. Balinese cats eyes are a striking, vivid blue.

Balinese kitten colors:

• Seal Point
  Points are a deep seal brown, as are the noseleather and paw pads. The body is a pale fawn to warm cream.
  
  
• Chocolate Point
  Points are a warm milk chocolate and the body ivory. Noseleather and paw pads are cinnamon pink.
  
  
• Blue Point
  Points, noseleather and pads are slate blue. The body is a cold, bluish white.
  
  
• Lilac Point
  Points are a frosty grey with a pink tone. Noseleather and pads are lavendar pink. The body is magnolia or glacial white.
  
  
• Red Point
  Points are orange to red. Noseleather and paw pads are flesh colored or coral pink. Body is creamy white.
  
  
• Cream Point
  Points are buff cream and the body is creamy white. Noseleather and paw pads are flesh or coral pink.
  
  
• Tortie Point
  The points and body color are in line with whatever is the 'base type' for the cat. This is also generally true for the noseleather and paw pads, although they can be pink. The tortie aspect is patches of red and/or cream on the points as well.
  
  
• Blue Cream Point
  Points are blue with patches of cream. The noseleather and paw pad are blue and/or pink. The body is bluish white or cream.
  
  
• Lilac Cream Point
  Points are frosty pinkish grey, intermingled or patched with pale cream. Noseleather and paw pads are lavendar pink or pink. The body is magnolia or glacial white.
  
  
• Tabby/Lynx Point
  The points should have the 'M' marking on the forehead, bars on the face, and fainter rings on the legs and tail. These markings should be in the colour appropriate to the base type, defined against a paler background. The base type for the points can be seal, chocolate, blue, lilac or red. The paw pads and noseleather should be in keeping with the points.