Javanese Cat
{Note: I am using terms from the US standpoint. In Europe the term "Javanese" means something different, a solid-colored Oriental Longhair.} 
Introduction If the Balinese is a "Modern" Siamese with long fur, the Javanese is a Balinese with "unconventional" (non-traditional) points. Confused? This cat has a much wider variety of points going well beyond the normally accepted. The "conventional points" (4 - color) are Seal, Chocolate, Blue and Lilac. You can see these point colors on the Traditional Siamese page.
The rather fine difference between the Balinese and Javanese has led to problems of registration. Some associations think that the Balinese and Javanese are the same cat or simply merge the two breeds and call the breed Balinese. TICA does this. Other more conservative associations such as the CFA, separate the Javanese Cat from the Balinese. For me, taking a commonsense view, it makes sense to merge the breeds. From a commercial or cat breeding/showing standpoint it may make sense to have the "extra" cat breed. The wider the selection of breeds the wider the market.
History
Appearance and Character They have what the Cat Fancy calls the "Oriental" look. Rangy, with long slightly pointed heads, a finely balanced look, athletic with long limbs. See Cat Body Types.
The coat, as I think you can see in Helmi's photographs, is soft and silky (look at the gorgeously silky coat of Blush above in the large photograph) and long (or longer than the Siamese). It does not need a lot of maintenance if you are not showing your cat as it is mat resistant. This is because the hair is not dense as is the case for the Persian for example. The fur is not as long either. This cat is ideally meant to be lithe and elegant. The Javanese, it is said, have fast metabolisms. This may make them a little more prone to eating too much. I've heard Sphynx cats eat a lot and they are similar in conformation. Perhaps the skinny cats burn more calories and need more food.
The non-traditional points are:
Breeders The only cattery website listed by Google in the first 3 pages is this site:Martycats Located Southern Ohio, USA. If you'd like to advertise please contact me. Sources:
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