History
This pretty cat is not actually from the Indonesian island of Java but was given the exotic name as a tribute to his ancestors’ Southeast Asian origins. The breed was created in 1978 when breeders began crossing Balinese with Colorpoint Shorthairs, bringing in a longer coat and different color points.
Description
Small, svelte but muscular body with long lines and a wedge-shaped head that is long and tapering from the narrow point of the nose outward to the tips of the ears, forming a triangle. The unusually large ears are wide at the base and pointed at the tip, giving them the same triangular shape as the head. Medium-size eyes are almond-shaped. The body is often described as tubular and is supported by long, slim legs. The Javanese walks on small, dainty, oval paws and swishes a long, thin tail that tapers to a fine point.
Grooming and Physical Needs
Size: medium-size cats
- Grooming Needs: Easy to groom with weekly brushing
- Coat Type:
- Moulting: Little
- Exercise Needs: Highly agile, energetic and athletic
- Average Life Span: 9-15 years
- Healthcare:
Behaviour
- Family: The active and social Javanese is a perfect choice for families with children
- Temperament: Javanese are extremely fond of their people. They like to be “helpful” and will follow you around and supervise your every move
- Trainability: He likes to play fetch, is willing to walk on a leash, learns tricks easily and loves puzzle games
- Sociability (Other Pets): lives peacefully with cats and dogs who respect his authority
- Meowing: Chatty busybody