An elegant cross between the Burmese and the Tonkinese, this breed was developed in Canada in the 1960s and was awarded championship status in 1984. Although relatively new as far as the time it has been around competing, this cat actually dates back to the Ayudha Period in Siam (1358-1767), and is depicted in “The Cat Book Poems of Siam.” It is also sometimes known as the “Ancient Copper Cat of Southeast Asia.” In the early 1800s, these cats were imported to England under the name of “Chocolate Siamese.” In the Unites States, these cats can trace their lineage back … Continue reading →