| The Birman cat breed is said to have originated in | | | | active as short-haired breeds such as the Abyssinians |
| western Burma. Birman cats were first sent to | | | | and are not as laid back as other long-haired breeds |
| France in 1919. | | | | such as the Persiano They are loving who often |
| Birman cats have been bred as companions for many | | | | prefer to sit beside their human, or lay in their |
| generations. They are a very loving cat breed and | | | | human's lapo Generally a soft spoken cato It is typical |
| usually take a genuine interest in whatever their | | | | for a Birman to not like being the only animal in the |
| owners are doing. | | | | home and are not very fussy about whether the |
| All Birman kittens are born white and start developing | | | | other animal or animals are Birmans, a mixed cat |
| their colors at the age of one week. The first parts | | | | breed or even a dogo They are social animals by |
| to develop are the points of ears, nose and tail. The | | | | nature and become lonely if their owners are gone |
| true color is complete at two years old and after a | | | | most of the day |
| wintry season. | | | | If you decide to adopt a Birman, it may be wise to |
| The following physical description is given as tips to | | | | have another animal companion to keep them |
| help you decide if this cat breed is right for you, your | | | | company. |
| family and lifestyle. | | | | The Birman cats mature slowly and may not reach |
| Physical Appearanceo These cats are colorpointed, | | | | their ufll growth until the age of 3 years. They are |
| which means they have a darker color on their tail, | | | | generally healthy cats and live 15 years or more. |
| legs, ears and face like the Siamese and Himalyano | | | | Care and Training Tips |
| Birmans are accepted by CFA in the colors of seal | | | | Most Birman cat breeders recommend a high-quality |
| point, chocolate point, blue point and lilac point, and a | | | | dry food. Follow the link in the resource box of this |
| variety of lynx point, parti-color point and red factor | | | | article to find a recommendation. These cats can |
| solid-color pointo The unique white color of the feet | | | | usually be free feed without becoming overweight. |
| and up the back of the hind legs are referred to as | | | | Remember to keep a good supply of clean, fresh |
| gloves and laceso Head: includes a strong, broad, | | | | water available at all times. |
| rounded skull with a medium-length Roman nose, full | | | | They are very easy to groom. Their single layer |
| cheeks, heavy jaw, and a well-developed chino Eyes | | | | coats typically need combed once in a while and |
| are almost round and blue, set well apart with the | | | | there is usually no matting of their fur. |
| outer corners tilted slightly upwardo The body should | | | | Birman cats typically teach themselves about the |
| be long and stocky with medium-length heavy legs, | | | | litter box as very young kittens and never forget. |
| large, round paw and a medium-length tailo Females | | | | Special Medical Conditions |
| are generally more petite than males, but also have | | | | There are no prevalent medical problems for the |
| substantial boning in proportion to their sizeo The | | | | Birmans, however, you may find some isolated cases |
| standare for Birman cats calls for penalizing of | | | | of conditions such as cardiomyopathy. Taken as a |
| delicate bone structureo They have long silky hair | | | | whole, the Birman breed is a very hearty breed of |
| that is fine and does not mat | | | | cat. |
| The following personality description is given as tips | | | | Follow the link in the resource box of this article to |
| to help you decide if this cat breed is right for you, | | | | find pictures and more information about many |
| your family and lifestyle. | | | | different breeds of cats. |
| Personalityo These cats are often referred to as | | | | This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. |
| middle of the road catso They do not tend to be as | | | | |