Group Classification: Longhair
Country of Origin: U.K.
Date of Origin: 1970s
Weight (M): 8-11 lbs.
Weight (F): 5-8 lbs.
Life Expectancy: 18-21 years

History
There's a bit of confusion when it comes to Javanese cats, but that shouldn't deter would-be owners from this delightful breed. The longhair cat referred to as Javanese was developed in the 1960s in Great Britain by mating a Sorrel Abyssinian to a Seal Point Siamese. The resulting cats had the cinnamon trait and produced cinnamon Oriental Shorthairs, but they also had the longhair gene and that led to the creation of the Angora in the 1970s. Throughout Europe, this cat is referred to as the Javanese, to separate it from the 19th century Angora, the Turkish Angora and the Oriental Longhair. While that may have eliminated some confusion, in the U.S. the Javanese name belongs to longhair Balinese felines in newer colors. (See Balinese and Javanese U.S.)

General Description
Whatever name you prefer, this a lively cat with an elegant plumed tail. They are medium sized, lean and muscular. Long slender necks and large ears highlight slanted green eyes, the color for all except white Javanese cats.

Colors:

Self: black, chocolate, cinnamon, red, blue, lilac, fawn, cream, caramel, apricot, white (blue-green, odd eyed)

Tortie: tortoiseshell and chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lilac, fawn, and caramel tortoiseshell

Smoke, shaded, silver shaded and tipped colors

Same as for self and tortie excepting white

Tabby colors (all patterns): brown, chocolate, cinnamon, red, blue, lilac, fawn, cream, caramel, tortie and chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lilac, fawn and caramel tortie

Silver tabby (all patterns): colors as for standard tabbies

Coat
With no undercoat, the Javanese longhair's fur feels fine and silky. It is shorter than many other so-called semi-longhairs and has a smooth overall appearance.

Notable Features: Beautiful green eyes in all but the white cats.

Health and Care

The longhair Javanese is easier to maintain than many other longhair cats, yet still will need regular care. Any longhair coat picks up dirt and debris so daily brushing is a good idea.

These are playful cats and quite affectionate, but like their Siamese brethren can be somewhat aloof to many people while bonding significantly with one or two individuals. They are less vocal than Siamese, but quite conversational in their own way. British Angoras/Javanese longhairs are exceptionally long-lived felines and have been known to live for a quarter of a century, making them a pet your family will enjoy for many years to come.

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