✨ Quick Facts ✨

• 🌍 Origin: United States
• 🌺 Signature Look: Elegant, long-haired Siamese with blue eyes
• 🗣️ Personality: Talkative, affectionate, intelligent
• ⌛ Lifespan: 15-20 years
• 🦢 Body Type: Slim, muscular, and graceful

📖 Breed History: The Fluffy Siamese

The **Balinese** is essentially a **long-haired Siamese** that emerged in the **1940s** due to a natural mutation. Despite their name, they have **no connection to Bali**—they were named for their **elegant, dancer-like movements.**

🎭 Appearance: The Ultimate Feline Ballerina

Balinese cats have **a sleek, silky coat**, **stunning deep blue eyes**, and **color-point markings** (seal, chocolate, lilac, and blue). They are **graceful, athletic, and strikingly beautiful!**

😻 Personality: A Loving, Chatty Companion

Balinese cats are **highly intelligent, social, and extremely affectionate**. They **love to talk** (just like Siamese cats) and will follow you around the house, giving you their **opinions on everything!**

🍽️ Care Tips: Low Maintenance, High Affection

Unlike Persians, Balinese have **a single-layer coat**, meaning **less shedding and minimal grooming**. They **thrive on companionship**, so they are best suited for **homes where they won’t be left alone for long periods**.

💰 Price Range

• 🏡 Pet Quality: $1,500 – $3,000
• 🏆 Show Quality: $3,000 – $5,000

🚨 Health Considerations

• 💓 Heart Disease: Some Balinese may be prone to **hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)**.
• 🦷 Dental Issues: Regular **dental checkups** are recommended.
• 🗣️ Very Vocal: If you want a quiet cat, **this might not be the breed for you!**

🏡 Who Should Get a Balinese?

If you want a **graceful, intelligent, and highly affectionate cat**, the **Balinese is perfect for you!** Ideal for **families, singles, and anyone who loves a talkative, social feline companion.**