Buyer question
How long does a Balinese live?
Our Animal Library gives the Balinese a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Balinese page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Balinese in the Animal Library
The detail
A longhaired Siamese with a silky single coat and a plumed tail. It has the Siamese body, blue eyes and voice, softened a little, and it is just as social and just as unwilling to be left alone.
- Origin
- United States, 1950s
- Best fit
- Homes with company
- Temperament
- Social, chatty, playful
What to weigh
A Balinese needs company and gets vocal or anxious when lonely. It shares the Siamese risks of inherited eye disease, amyloidosis and dental trouble.