Javanese

The intelligent and loving Javanese cat will want to be by your side. This breed loves to talk to you, and they will use different voices to indicate their needs. This breed was created in the late 1970s and early 1980s by crossing a Siamese with a Balinese cat.

Javanese Traits: What to Know Before You Buy

Before buying a Javanese, there are some important traits to consider about the breed:

Javanese animals weigh about 7 pounds, which is about the same size as the Siamese, Balinese and Oriental shorthair.

Despite the name, the first Javanese were bred in the United States at Indiana’s Cobwebbe Cattery, Chicago’s Bernadette Cattery, and Alberta’s Balimoor Cattery. They get their name from Java, which is located next to Bali and means rich and fertile.

Unfortunately, Javanese are suspectable of cardiomyopathy, which can be hard to catch. Left unchecked, this breed can develop feline aortic thromboembolism, which are blood clots in the arteries.

While no animal is completely hypoallergenic, Javanese are among the most hypoallergenic breeds in the world. If you are a feline lover who has trouble with allergies, consider this hypoallergenic animal.

Javanese Personality

The Javanese is a cat breed that wants to be with you constantly. If you choose this breed, expect to spend time with your feline daily. They are best for people who are home several hours daily. Be sure to provide several toys for this animal when you are gone because they can entertain themselves if you must be away.

Expect this cat to vocalize to tell you its needs. Listen and learn what your feline is trying to say to you because they use different vocalizations based on their current needs or desires.

Javanese can be a good family pet. They will play with anyone who will give them attention. They are also brilliant, which can be a good trait for families with young children because they are smart enough to protect themselves.

The Javanese counts on you daily to take care of it. Unlike some breeds that have a standoffish attitude, it wants to be with you all the time. Do your part to give this breed a lot of attention.

Javanese Size and Weight

The Javanese is about the same size as its parent breeds, the Siamese and the Balinese. This breed is also about the same size as the Oriental Longhair.

Most males weigh between 8-and-10 pounds while females weigh between 5-and-8 pounds. Javanese tend to be overweight, which can lead to other health problems. Keeping your cat entertained helps it burn calories while keeping it from thinking about food.

The Javanese breed stands between 9-and-12-inches high. It also is about the same length as it is tall. Other breeds about the same size include the American bobtail, British shorthair, Persian, and Havana brown.

Javanese Price

It can be challenging to find a Javanese cat or kitten for sale at any price. There are only a handful of breeders for this breed. They include Anacaona, Balimoor, Catajam, ChanLokMeow, Crystabel, Jointventure, Kayceekats, KnorrKatz, MartyCats, Mia Ching, NewDestiny, Pavir, Sacchidanand, Sukhotai, Sum Thai, Tersanctus, von Aristoteles, von Collioure. Keeping in mind that these cats are now part of the Balinese group, you may want to contact those breeders for leads and prices.

This breed is so rare that we could not find a breeder with any cats for sale. When you find one, you can expect to pay up to $2,000. Be prepared to act as there are very few breeders, which means that very few of this breed are available.

If you find one in a shelter or with a rescue organization, expect to pay about $200. This may be a highly complex task to accomplish, however, because many shelters will contact rescue groups who will talk to breeders.

If you cannot find one in the United States, you may want to think about having a cat imported from Europe or South Africa as there are breeders in both countries.

Once you get the cat home, you can expect some recurring costs. Expect to pay:

• Vet bills- Minimum of $100 a year for a physical, but can run to over $1,000 if problems are found
• Dental care- Toothbrush and cat toothpaste about $15 a year, but cleanings can cost $500.
• Parasite and flea treatments – Vaccinations and treatments can cost up to $100 a year.

Javanese Kittens

The average Javanese litter size is seven. You can expect the kittens to have short legs and medium-sized bodies. The kitten should have five toes in the front on each paw and four toes in the back.

The head should be long and tapering with pointed ears that are wide at their base. Once opened, the eyes should be almond-shaped and slanted slightly towards the nose.

The hip structure should be slightly wider than the front shoulders. While it can be challenging to see in kittens, you should already see the start of this cat’s tail plumage.

Look for any signs that the kitten is breathing through its mouth, as this is a sign of respiratory issues.

All Javanese cats have blue eyes. You should start to see the eyes changing to blue by week seven of the kitten’s life.

Javanese Lifespan

Typically, Javanese live between 9-and-15 years. Watching for signs of heart disease can extend your cat’s life.

It is also essential that you take good care of your cat’s teeth. Start brushing them with cat toothpaste when they are young so that they become accustomed to the process. Since one of the parents of this cat is a Siamese and the oldest Siamese cat lived to be more than 30 years old, it is not unusual for this cat to live a long life.

Javanese Breed Vs. Mixed

Javanese cats have several notable qualities that can help you get a purebred cat and not a mixed breed.

Javanese cats are very playful. Therefore, if you see a cat who is not playing almost constantly, then you are not looking at a Javanese, or it has health issues.

Javanese cats vocalize with their loved ones to express their needs. If the cat seems quiet, pass on it if you are looking for a pedigreed animal.

Javanese cats have plumage on their tails. These hairs that may be long and seem out of place helps to identify this breed.

All Javanese cats have blue eyes. If the cat has a different color eye, then you know it is not a purebred animal. Additionally, the eyes should be almond shape and pointed towards the nose.

The coat should not have an undercoat. If it does, then it is not a purebred animal. Additionally, the coat should be soft and have a shiny glean to it.

Check the toes. There should be five toes on each of the back paws and four toes on the front claws.

Types of Javanese Cats and Colors

As of May 1, 2008, the Javanese or Colorpoint Longhair became part of the Balinese breed, according to the Cat Fanciers of America. They recognize several colors in Javanese cats.

As of 2020, 27 different combinations are recognized in Javanese or Colorpoint Longhair cats. They are broken down into three large groups.

The Cat Fanciers of America recognizes six solid color point fur patterns. These are red, cream, cinnamon, fawn, smoke, and other smoke colors. These cats have a white body with color patches in some cases, and their face, ears, feet, tail, and scrotum, when present, should show color. These Javanese cats should have colored nose leather and paw pads corresponding to their color group.

The organization recognizes 15 lynx point color combinations in Javanese or Colorpoint Longhair cats. These include seal, chocolate, blue, lilac, red, cream, cinnamon, fawn, and silver. There are also several recognized lynx cream colorations recognized, including fawn, lilac, and blue. Additionally, you can find seal and chocolate torte lynx point cats.

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