Balinese Cats at KittyCatKat™

The Balinese is the longhaired sister of the Siamese — elegant, silky, affectionate, and deeply people-oriented. In our program, all Balinese are registered through CFF as Old Style Balinese. We do not currently produce CFA-registered Balinese.

Our Balinese share the same temperament, body structure, intelligence, and bonding behavior as our Siamese — the primary difference is the coat.

What Is a Balinese?

The Balinese originated from longhaired Siamese cats and eventually became their own recognized breed. Though often described as a “longhaired Siamese,” the Balinese has a distinctive silky semi-long coat that lies close to the body and typically resists matting.

Their plume tail, flowing coat, and graceful outline give them a soft, floating appearance while maintaining the same athletic and interactive personality the Siamese breed is known for.

How We Label Our Balinese

In our cattery, Balinese are classified and registered as:

  • CFF: Old Style Balinese
  • CFA: Not applicable (we do not currently breed CFA Balinese)

Our Balinese:

  • Are traditional / applehead style
  • Have a silky semi-long coat
  • Do not produce lynx point patterns in our program
  • May display darker chocolate shades depending on lineage

If a kitten is longhaired with a plume tail and comes from our longhair-producing lines, it is considered a Balinese.

Body Type & Coat

  • Body: Medium build, graceful and athletic
  • Head: Rounded wedge / traditional applehead lines
  • Coat: Semi-long, silky coat that lies close to the body
  • Tail: Soft plume
  • Eyes: Blue and expressive

The Balinese coat is considered lower maintenance than many longhaired breeds and generally requires minimal brushing.

Colors in Our Balinese Program

  • Seal
  • Chocolate
  • Blue
  • Lilac
  • Red & Cream
  • Tortie Points

No lynx points are currently produced in our Balinese program.

Personality & Temperament

Balinese cats share the same social, intelligent nature as Siamese, though many people describe their personalities as slightly softer in expression while still being highly interactive.

Typical traits include:

  • Affectionate and engaging
  • Very intelligent
  • Talkative, often with a softer voice
  • Playful and athletic
  • Strongly bonded to their families

They thrive in homes where they can be part of daily life — on laps, desks, countertops, or curled beside their people.

Health & Program Goals

Our Balinese receive the same level of care and attention as our Siamese.

  • FeLV/FIV-negative adult cats
  • Breeder-administered kitten vaccines according to manufacturer recommendations
  • Careful pedigree tracking and selective breeding practices

Is a Balinese From KittyCatKat™ Right for You?

A Balinese may be a great fit if you are looking for:

  • A silky longhaired Siamese-type cat
  • A cat who bonds deeply with people
  • A playful and intelligent companion
  • A longhaired breed that is generally lower maintenance

To learn more about availability, please visit our Current & Upcoming Litters and Adoption & Deposits pages.

Balinese Kittens in Ohio

KittyCatKat™ is located in West Milton, Ohio, and we place Balinese kittens with families throughout Ohio and surrounding states.

Families commonly travel from:

  • Dayton
  • Columbus
  • Cincinnati
  • Indianapolis
  • Detroit
  • Pittsburgh

We also work with families who travel to meet us at nearby airports when needed.

Our kittens are raised in our home and carefully placed with families who are ready for a lifelong companion.

Last Revised: March 2026