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Cats
# The Balinese: temperament, price, health, and breeders
United States
An elegant, demonstrative cat that is very attached to its owner.
Size MediumLife expectancy 15–20 yearsBudget ≈ €65/monthKitten €500 – €600
[Find a breeder 3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-balinese) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds?races=balinese)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Which cat is right for you?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Very good
First-time owners Very good
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Vocalization Very talkative
Strengths and weaknesses
- Very affectionate: He forms a close bond with his owner and readily shows affection.
- Intelligent and playful: He enjoys interactive games, learning, and stimulating environments.
- Sociable: He generally gets along well with respectful children and other animals.
- Moderate grooming: His coat without an undercoat sheds little and mainly requires weekly brushing.
- Very dependent on attention: Its strong attachment can make long periods of solitude difficult.
- Vocal: It frequently uses its voice to communicate with those around it.
- Need for stimulation: A lack of games, height, and activity can encourage boredom and weight gain.
- Hereditary predispositions: The eyes, heart, and kidneys require particular vigilance depending on the bloodlines.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Present and interactive households: He thrives with people who are available to play and share everyday life.
- Families with respectful children: His playful and affectionate temperament makes him a sociable companion.
- Households with other animals: He generally accepts cohabitation well when introductions are gradual.
- Enriched apartment living: He adapts well if heights, a cat tree, and daily activities are provided.
Not recommended for
- People who are often absent: He seeks close proximity with his owner and does not cope well with a lack of interactions.
- Households looking for a quiet cat: His communicative temperament comes with frequent vocalizations.
- Unstimulating environment: He needs to climb, play and expend energy every day.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
25 cmBalinese
- Height at the withers
- 20–30 cm
- Weight
- 2–5 kg
- Coat
- Semi-long to long, silky, without undercoat
- Origin
- United States
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Balinese in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Balinese comes from the United States and descends directly from the Siamese. Long-haired or semi-long-haired kittens appeared in Siamese litters among American breeders as early as the 1920s. First excluded from breeding, they aroused the interest of Marion Dorsey from 1950, with the help of Helen Smith, to develop a new breed. Its name refers to the dancers of Bali and not to an Indonesian origin. The breed was recognized in 1961 by the Cat Fanciers' Federation.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Of medium size, the Balinese has a long, elegant and well-proportioned body, carried by a fine bone structure. Its triangular head gives it a characteristic expression. Its large ears are fine, pointed and extend the lines of the head. Its almond-shaped eyes are blue. Its silky coat, lying close to the body and lacking an undercoat, varies from semi-long to long. Its well-furnished tail, carried lightly, evokes a feather. The main pattern is colourpoint, with extremities darker than the body; the accepted colours include in particular frost, blue, chocolate, cream, red and lilac.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Demonstrative, sensitive and very affectionate, the Balinese forms a close bond with its owner and readily seeks their attention. Intelligent, active and playful, it retains an athletic temperament and a hunter’s instinct. Like the Siamese, it frequently communicates by voice, but its meow is said to be less shrill. It also knows how to withdraw to a quiet place and is attentive to the emotions of those around it.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Easy to train Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Very attached to its human, the Balinese likes to follow them in their activities and copes poorly with a life lacking in interactions. It enjoys games, elevated routes and opportunities to climb. Sociable, it generally lives well with other animals and can become a good play companion for respectful children; its sociability with strangers is more moderate. It accepts apartment living if its environment includes a cat tree, toys and daily stimulation; a house with a garden can also satisfy its need for exploration, provided that outings are secured.
Training
## Training and socialization
The Balinese learns easily thanks to its intelligence, curiosity and love of play. A gentle, consistent education based on positive reinforcement makes it possible to teach it the rules of the home, the use of the scratching post and interactive games. Short, varied sessions suit its active and sensitive temperament better than constraints or reprimands.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Balinese
The price of a Balinese varies depending on the lineage, the pedigree, the reputation of the cattery, the quality of health monitoring, and the cat’s intended purpose, companionship or breeding.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/balinese/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Balinese is described as robust, but certain hereditary conditions may affect it. Regular veterinary monitoring, particularly of the eyes, the heart and kidney function, remains recommended. Vaccination against panleukopenia, cat flu and leukemia depending on lifestyle, as well as rabies vaccination when it is required, complete routine prevention.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/balinese/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Balinese must receive a complete and balanced diet, adapted to its age, its morphology, its activity level and its state of health. Maintaining a slender silhouette is a priority.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/balinese/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Balinese is also called Balinese or Longhair Siamese. Despite its name, it was born in the United States; the name evokes the grace of Balinese dancers. Its medium-long to long coat distinguishes it from the Siamese, with which it shares many physical and behavioral traits.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Balinese
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Balinese affectionate?
Yes. He is very attached to his owner, demonstrative and sensitive, and readily seeks interactions and cuddles.
### Can the Balinese live in an apartment?
Yes, provided it has a stimulating environment with a cat tree, games, heights, and daily interactions.
### Does the Balinese shed a lot?
No. Despite its medium-long to long coat, it generally sheds little and weekly brushing is usually sufficient.
### Is the Balinese hypoallergenic?
It is often presented as hypoallergenic, but no cat breed guarantees the absence of a reaction; a prior meeting remains prudent for an allergic person.
## Find a Balinese breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Balinese breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Balinese breeders by country
[4 breeders of Balinese in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-balinese/germany) [3 breeders of Balinese in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-balinese) [1 breeder of Balinese in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-balinese/denmark)
[All breeders of Balinese in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-balinese)
## Ready to welcome a Balinese?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-balinese)
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