Javanese
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| type | cat |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Size | small · medium |
| Life expectancy | About 8-12 years |
| Habit | Active and talkative like an Oriental breed. · Likes to jump and climb high places. · Gentle, likes to sit next to its owner. · Needs constant attention. |
| Thailand weather | Even though the Javanese's fur is medium length, it has no undercoat, so it doesn't absorb heat as much as a double-coated cat. Can withstand the hot weather of Thailand reasonably well. But with mischievous jumping and climbing all day, there should be an air conditioner or fan to cool off. and there is always enough clean water |
| fur care | Comb the fur 1-2 times a week. The fur rarely gets tangled because there is no hair underneath. |
| exercise | Need a vertical climbing area and a tall cat condo. Because it is a cat that jumps well and is very agile. |
| Common diseases in the breed | You should control your diet appropriately to prevent excess weight. · Overall good health. There are no clear reports of breed-specific genetic diseases. |
| suitable for | Lots of power · Makes noise · Can raise a condo |
Breed disease
There are no breed-specific diseases that have been confirmed by veterinary sources specific to Schwanese. Some sources bring up diseases of similar breeds such as the Siamese or Oriental. which we still do not count as evidence of this species Care therefore focuses on the basics and observing abnormal symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Are Javanese suitable to be kept in a condo?
Suitable: Even though the Javanese's fur is medium length, it has no undercoat, so it doesn't absorb heat as much as a double-coated cat. Can withstand the hot weather of Thailand reasonably well. But if you're mischievous and jumping around all day, there should be an air conditioner or fan to cool off. and there is always enough clean water
How long does a Javanese live?
Generally around 8-12 years (according to veterinary sources)
What genetic diseases do Javanese have?
You should control your diet appropriately to prevent excess weight. · Overall good health. There are no clear reports of breed-specific genetic diseases.
Can Javanese tolerate the hot weather in Thailand?
Even though the Javanese's fur is medium length, it has no undercoat, so it doesn't absorb heat as much as a double-coated cat. Can withstand the hot weather of Thailand reasonably well. But with mischievous jumping and climbing all day, there should be an air conditioner or fan to cool off. and there is always enough clean water
Sources: www.hillspet.com — Last checked 2026-07-28
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