Birman
The Birman is a striking breed with similar colouring to Siamese cats. The main difference between the breeds is the white feet of the Birman. They have bright blue eyes and semi-long hair. The Birman has a characteristic ruffle or collar of fur around their neck. This medium-sized cat has a luscious, bushy tail.
Country of Origin
Burma
Colour
Red, cream, chocolate, seal, blue, seal tortie tabby, blue tabby, seal tabby and the female only colour of seal torti.
Cost
Size
Medium
Health
The Birman is generally a very healthy breed although is prone to hair balls. These can be prevented by regular brushing and baths.
Life Span
12-16 years
Intelligence
This breed is known to be docile but has an intelligent personality and loves to play.
Suitability (Children)
Medium
Feeding
This breed requires around 70 kilocalories of food per kilo of bodyweight each day. They have a good appetite and can be prone to obesity.
Feeding Cost
Hair Shed
Moderate
Ailments
The Birman is generally a very healthy breed although is prone to hair balls. These can be prevented by regular brushing and baths.
Grooming Requirements
The Birman needs plenty of attention and coat care. They need to be brushed a few times a week and bathed every season to clean their coats of dead hair. Owners should also be careful of the quality of kitty litter used as cheaper options may stain the light coloured coat of your Birman.
Originally developed in Burma, the Birman was considered a sacred companion of the Kitteh priests. In 1919 the Birman arrived in Europe with a pair of Englishman who were given a Birman cat as a gesture of gratitude after protecting a temple from enemy invasion. The Federation of Feline Francaise recognised the Birman as a pedigree breed in 1925. The high breed standard produced today has endured decades of devoted experimentation.
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