By admin
Nov 17th 2010 @ 3:11PM Filed under: Cat Breed Issues

In the United States the Javanese is essentially a Balinese with nontraditional Siamese color points. The color points may be lynx or tabby points, tortoiseshell points, cream points and flame points. The average person may have trouble telling the difference between the Javanese and the Balinese.

The Javanese will have the same health problems as the Balinese, which are based on the health problems of the Siamese: immune system problems are possible, upper respiratory infections are possible, stomach blockages are possible. The breed has a noticeable squint and crossed eyes occur. Hip dysplasia and diabetes can be problems, as can Psychogenic Alopecia. Kinked tails appear in the breed. Feline Hyperesthesia can occur. Pectus Excavatum can also occur. Mammary tumors also occur in the breed. Other problems are known to occur in small numbers.