Developed by crossing the Burmese with a solid coloured domestic, the Mandalay is a solid coloured cat, unlike the Burmese which is pointed, (but less obviously so than the Siamese). Having the same body type as the Burmese, it is bred in the same colours, but on the Mandalay they appear darker, eg the Seal (brown) of the Burmese becomes Black. The coat texture is slightly more silky in texture than the Burmese and eye colour is generally deeper. For body type and temperament, refer to the Burmese.