They use their paws rather efficiently. You should be forewarned never to declaw cats - least of all a Javanese because of how often they use their paws and claws just like the way we use our fingers and nails. Mischevious and inquisitive.

Their coats have a lovely silky sheen that virtually need very little looking after. True to their name, this breed is believed to have originated in Java.

With a long, tapering head, with large, pointed ears, blue almond shaped eyes and a long, straight nose, they look exquisite.

The Javanese have a silky luxuriant coat with coat colours tending to darken with age.

Points for disqualification include lack of pigment in the nose leather and or paw pads, crossed eyes, weak hind legs, undershot or overshot chin, mouth breathing due to nasal obstruction or poor occlusion.

Other points for disqualification include a visible kink in the tail, eyes other than blue, white toes or feet, incorrect number of toes and a double coat.

Acceptable Javanese colours include solid color points (cream or red point), lynx point (blue, blue-cream, chocolate, chocolate-tortie, cream, lilac, lilac-cream, red, seal, or seal-tortie) Parti-Color Point (blue-cream, chocolate-tortie, lilac-cream or seal-tortie)