Birman Cats

Gentle, individualistic and very loyal, Birman cats fall between Siamese and Persian in character. If you admire cats that are non
aggressive, that enjoy being with humans and tend to be on the quiet side, you may well find that Birman cats are just the felines for you.

All Birmans have colorpointed features, dark coloration of the face, ears, legs and tail. Originally, this breed was seal-pointed only, but now you will find lilac, blue, red and chocolate, as well as a broad range of tabby and tortoiseshell points.

The really distinctive feature of Birman cats are the pure white gloves (or mittens) on their forepaws, and the white gauntlets (or laces) worn on their hind paws.

These strikingly beautiful cats have round, deep blue eyes, relatively large ears, pointed rather than flat faces and longish noses. Birman cats coats are long and silky, but not prone to matting, with a full 'ruff' and slightly curled upon the stomach.

Temperament of Birman Cats

Birmans tend to be both curious and unobtrusive, cool but by no means aloof. They have a soft voice, but can make themselves heard if they have a need. Birman cats have a playful, faithful and affectionate nature, bond very well with their people, and are generally good with children, and will make an effort to get along with your other pets.

The Birman is an intelligent breed and although a very proficient climber and hunter, adapts extremely well to being an indoor only cat.

Birman Description

Birman kittens are born pure white, their color appears after a few days to a week, on the lighter coat colors it may be several weeks before the gloves and laces show.

Adult Birman cats are of small to average size. The male Birman weighs from 8 to 12 pounds, the females are generally a little smaller. The breed has a longish body, which can be quite stocky and heavily boned, the legs are thick set. The head of a Birman cat is broad and of a pleasant, rounded appearance.

Birman cats are classified as semi-longhaired. Their coats are silky and of a texture that is not prone to matting, therefore constant grooming is not necessary, a regular combing may be all that is required.

Nearly all breeders of Birmans name their cats according to which year they are born. Birman kittens born in 2004 will have a name starting with B, 2005 the names will start with C.

The Birman breed's French name is Sacre de Birmanie, the origin of the breed name Birman

Known as the Sacred Cat of Burma, Birman cats have a number of imaginative legends associated with them.

Perhaps the best known of these legends is about the breeds origin. The guardians of the Burmese Temple of LaoTsun were 100 white cats with long hair and golden yellow eyes. The goddess of the temple was Tsun-Kyan-Kse who had deep blue eyes. Mun-Ha, the head priest, made a favorite of one of the cats whose name was Sinh. The priest and the cat became constant companions.

The temple came under a ferocious attack from a large army and Mun-Ha was killed trying to defend it. As his master drew his last breath, Sinh stood on his master and faced Tsun-Kyan-Kse the goddess. Sinh's eyes turned as deep blue as the eyes of the goddess, and his face, tail and legs darkened to the color of the soil. However, his paws, where they touched his master, remained white as a mark of purity. All 99 of the other temple cats became colored in a like fashion, as are Birman cats to this day.

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