Balinese Cats
Balinese were originally from the Siamese breed just born with an oddity with long hair. They were originally called Long-Haired Siamese in the eary 1920's. It wasn't untill the mid 1950's when two breeders , Mrs. Marion Dorsey of California and Mrs. Helen Smith New York decided they would commence a breeding program for the longhaired cats. The cats then got the name Balinese from Helen Smith because she felt that the name Longhaired Siamese wasn't befitting.
History of Balinese Cats
Physical Characteristics
The Balinese is a breed of oriental cat with long hair and Siamese-style markings, or points. It resembles a Siamese with a medium-length silky coat and a plumed tail, but is not nearly as fluffy as a Himalayan, and requires much less grooming. Balinese are extremely intelligent cats, although less talkative than their Siamese ancestors.
In most associations, the Balinese is accepted in a full range of colors, including the four traditional Siamese point colors of seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac, as well as less traditional colors such as red and cream, and patterns such as lynx (tabby) point and tortie point. However, in the Cat Fanciers' Association, the Balinese is only accepted in the four traditional Siamese colors; all other colors and patterns are considered Javanese.
Temperament
Like the Siamese, the Balinese loves attention; it is very playful and fond of human company. The Balinese is a gregarious creature that tends to be very vocal, sometimes even talking to itself. Their behavior and loyalty often resembles what most people expect of a dog more than a cat, as they follow their owners about, sleeping outside of the door of any room you occupy, that they cannot enter, and amusing themselves with a toy until they can once again be on your lap. Agile, swift, muscular and extremely intelligent, they love to play fetch or to make up other games. They get along easily with other cats and with dogs and yet are independent enough to adjust to periods of being alone.