Mandalay

About the breed

The Mandalay is a rare New Zealand cat of Burmese type, with a short silky coat, expressive eyes and a gentle family temperament.

Breed history

The breed developed in New Zealand from Burmese cats crossed with local Oriental-type cats. The best representatives were presented to the WCF in 1990.

Appearance and features

The Mandalay has a proportional medium body, medium-length legs, a long tail, triangular ears, a wedge-shaped face and expressive orange eyes. Size: medium size. Weight: males: 4–6 kg, females: 3.5–5 kg. Coat: short-haired. Typical colours: deep dark colour.

Temperament

It is a kind, affectionate and curious cat. It enjoys attention, fits easily into family life, does well with children and usually accepts other pets calmly.

Care and lifestyle

The short silky coat only needs brushing once or twice a week. Scratching posts, games, ear, eye and tooth care and occasional bathing are useful.

Health

The breed is rare, so hereditary-disease data is limited. It is generally considered healthy, but careful breeder choice and preventive care matter.

Best suited for

Best suited for: families with children, apartments or houses, owners wanting an affectionate intelligent companion cat.

Temperament and behavior

It is a kind, affectionate and curious cat. It enjoys attention, fits easily into family life, does well with children and usually accepts other pets calmly.

Stable behaviour depends on daily attention, a safe environment, play activity and respect for the cat's personal space.

Care and keeping

The short silky coat only needs brushing once or twice a week. Scratching posts, games, ear, eye and tooth care and occasional bathing are useful.

Daily routine

Regular play, clean water, quality food, scratching posts, safe resting spots and routine preventive checks are useful.