Buyer question
How long does a European Burmese live?
Our Animal Library gives the European Burmese a lifespan of 12–16 years.
Source: the European Burmese page in the Everybarn Animal Library. European Burmese in the Animal Library
The detail
The Burmese as bred in Britain and Europe: moderate in head and body and allowed in reds, creams and torties. European Burmese are bold, people-focused and playful for life, and dislike long days alone.
- Origin
- Britain and Europe
- Best fit
- Homes with company
- Temperament
- Bold, social, playful
What to weigh
A European Burmese needs company for most of the day. The breed has higher rates of diabetes and carries inherited hypokalaemia and a facial pain syndrome.