The black Burmese cat is one of the rarest colors of the breed. They are medium-sized cats that are notorious for their ...

Researchers studied different cat breeds to find which live the longest. Burmese and Birmans live about 14 years, two years longer than the average.

Burmese cat health issues don’t affect the majority of the breed. They can live up to 17 years with proper care. There are a few rare health issues associated with Burmese cats, though.

Burmese cats are crossbred, as are Birman cats, which had the second longest life span, 14.39 years, the study reported. Regardless of breed, cats lived on average for 11.74 years, the study reported.

Indoor cats typically have much longer lifespans than outdoor cats. Burmese cats are often regarded as the longest-living breed, though many types of cats can reach 20 years.