Weight
Burmese weight chart
A compact, muscular cat with a silky coat and golden eyes. Extremely people-oriented and playful well into adulthood. Often described as 'dog-like' for following owners and playing fetch. Sable (dark brown) is the original color.
Affectionate, playful, people-oriented, vocal, dog-like.
Adult reference weight is 6 to 12 lb. The breed record lists 12 to 18 years.
Breed record origin is Myanmar (Burma) / United States.
The breed record marks Burmese as a fit for a first-time owner.
How much does a Burmese weigh?
| Age | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 2 lb1.6 to 2.5 | 2 lb1.6 to 2.5 |
| 12 weeks | 3.1 lb2.6 to 3.5 | 3.4 lb2.8 to 3.9 |
| 16 weeks | 4.1 lb3.5 to 4.6 | 4.6 lb4.1 to 5.4 |
| 20 weeks | 4.9 lb4.4 to 5.5 | 5.9 lb5.2 to 6.7 |
| 24 weeks | 5.5 lb5.1 to 6.2 | 6.9 lb6.2 to 7.8 |
| 30 weeks | 6.1 lb5.5 to 6.6 | 8.3 lb7.3 to 8.9 |
| 36 weeks | 6.6 lb6 to 7.4 | 8.8 lb7.9 to 9.9 |
| 42 weeks | 6.5 lb5.8 to 7.1 | 9.4 lb8.4 to 10.2 |
| 1 year | 6.7 lb5.9 to 7.7 | 9.5 lb8.3 to 10.8 |
| 15 months | 7.1 lb6.4 to 7.8 | 10.1 lb9.2 to 11 |
| 18 months | 7.3 lb6.4 to 8.6 | 9.9 lb8.8 to 11.4 |
Breed weight ranges are a reference, not a diagnosis. Ask a vet before you treat a number as a problem.
WALTHAM growth curve validated for adult weight 2-7kg (Salt et al. 2022). Pair with BCS checks.
The curve comes from WALTHAM / Salt et al. PLOS ONE 2022 (Liverpool DataCat 1456). WALTHAM dataset
Food
High-protein diet; monitor for diabetes. Portion control important.
Home
Indoor only; needs interactive toys and climbing structures.
Company
Extremely social; hates being alone. Best with another cat or constant companionship.
Coat
Weekly brushing; minimal shedding. Enjoys being petted.
What tends to stress them
- Loneliness
- Lack of play
- Being ignored
- Diabetes symptoms
Breed risks to mention to a vet
- Hypokalemia (low potassium)
- Diabetes mellitus
- Craniofacial defect
- Flat-chested kitten syndrome
A breed risk is not a diagnosis for your cat.
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