Bright and curious by nature, the Mandalay Burmese is also referred to as the "Mandalay". This breed was developed in New Zealand in 1990.

Although they are extremely affectionate with their human friends and family members, they are leery of strangers. The Mandalay Burmese stands alert and attentive to its surroundings.

Their delightful temperament is similar to that of the Burmese breed. Lively and active felines, they are well muscled and feel solid when held.

The glossy coat of the Mandalay Burmese is their eye-catching distinction. Satiny to the touch, and lying close to the body it is available in an array of colors. However, jet-black ebony is considered the color of preference. The Mandalay Burmese is shorthaired and evokes a striking profile. Viewed in silhouette their: jaw is strong and wide-set with a firm chin; wide cheekbones are set-off by fuller cheeks in males; nose has a slight break at the top; ears are set slightly forward and balanced on a head that's a bit rounded at its top. Deep, golden eyes complement the Mandalay's overall appearance. Known for their strong muscular build, the Mandalay Burmese is a reasonable weight for its size.

The Mandalay Burmese is related to the Burmese breed in the same way the Orientals are related to the Siamese. The key difference between the Burmese breed versus the Mandalay Burmese breed is their color standards. The formal breeding program started after the accidental crossing of Burmese with domestics, during the 1980's. The development occurred on both the South Island where generations were red, while in the North Island a black feline was retained. The arduous course of development resulted in establishing the Mandalay Burmese breed by crossing full-register Burmese with provisional-register Mandalay. Once the coat's availability in solid and tortie was firmly set, the increasing interest in propagating felines with a wide breath of colors grew. These endeavors have been met with success! Cinnamon and cinnamon-ticked Mandalay Burmese plus ebony, chocolate, blue, and lavender ticked varieties are now included in this unique breed.

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