Cat
Breed Description:
The Javanese breed of cat are intelligent, graceful and refined. Javanese are longhaired cats in the Oriental family. The Javanese breed of cat will have a long, lithe body; they should be muscular, and will be deceptively heavy. The Javanese breed of cat legs are long, fine-boned, and slender, with small paws. The head is wedge-shaped, with large ears. The eyes of the Javanese breed of cat are distinctly Oriental and sapphire blue; the deeper the color the better. The nose of the Javanese breed of cat is straight, with no break or rise between the eyes. The Javanese breed of cat has longer hair than a Siamese. The hair will be silky and close-lying. The fur on the Javanese breed of cat tail is about two or three inches longer.
Temperament:
The Javanese breed of cat are active, busy cats. The Javanese breed of cat love people and are quite demanding when they want attention. Of course they are cuddlers and lap cats. This breed of cat requires a lot of interaction and active play. The Javanese love simple toys and are very curious as well as fearless. Their Curiosity will tend to move them to the most unusual of places and there is no hole too small for a Javanese unless they cannot squeeze their head through.
Living Conditions:
The Javanese breed of cat loves high places. It is best to provide somewhere high for them relax or you can be sure they will find a spot on their own. Like many active cats, Javanese get underfoot. The Javanese breed of cat may not be the best choice for owners with mobility challenges. They are good with children. They love households with at least another cat for company.
Exercise:
Some Balinese and Javanese cats can free-feed without trouble, but others, particularly altered cats, may eat more heavily. Exercise and play can help burn off extra fat and calories.
Grooming:
The Javanese breed of cat needs little daily grooming when kept indoors, as their silky coats do not mat. The Javanese breed of cat enjoys being combed. A Javanese being shown may need more care than normal, including regular baths to keep the coat; particularly the tail, in top condition.
Origin:
Javanese have been around for about as long as the Balinese. Some appeared in litters of Colorpoint Shorthairs, most likely as a result of the longhair gene being introduced via the domestic shorthair when the red, lynx and tortie point colors and patterns were first introduced to the Siamese breed. Most are the result of Balinese breeders using the Colorpoint Shorthair to introduce these colors and patterns into the Balinese breed. 