Buyer question
Is a European Burmese good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the European Burmese 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy, but dislikes solitude).
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.
- Temperament
- Bold, social, playful
- Best fit
- Homes with company
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Playful for life)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Weekly wipe-down)
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.