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Javanese Cat Breed

The Javanese is a cat breed for folks who want a little spice in their lives. A study of contradictions, the Javanese domestic house cat is a study of elegance and refinement. Sometimes appearing fragile in appearance, the Javanese cat is hard and muscular with surprising strength. The slender lines and flowing coat hide a rock hard body capable of amazing feats of acrobatic proportions. This cat breed is highly intelligent, and Javanese cats become familiar with their human’s routine. They will “talk,” gently reminding when you are late with meals or play time, joyously greeting you whenever you have been away. As a rule, the Javanese voice is softer and gentler than the Siamese. They use their paws like little hands to open cabinets and drawers in search of a favorite toy they saw you hide.  Easy to care for, Javanese cat's coats never mat and tend to shed less than the Siamese or Colorpoints, truly a “lazy man’s longhair”.

While the Balinese might have specific personalities linked to each color, the Javanese most definitely do! Tortie points are an acquired taste, you either like them or you don’t. Their markings can vary from a soft sprinkling of red and cream on a background of seal, blue, chocolate or lilac, to bold splashes of color, sometimes creating a clown-like appearance. Tortie points are the Javanese version of a dizzy blond or crazy redhead acting almost as if, between the splashes of red and cream mixed with the background color, they can’t make up their minds how they are supposed to behave.