Birman is a cat breed of Burman origin. It is a beautiful longhaired feline.
Birman is a longhaired cat breed of Burma. It was first brought to
France in 1920 where it was recognized and bred. In the years following
the second world war, the cat spread to other nations and was widely
bred for its adorable attributes. Birman is a somewhat large and well
built cat with healthy adult males weighing close to ten to twelve
pounds. Females are slightly smaller.
Coat of this cute feline is
medium in length and silky. It is in a single layer and does not get
matted nor require regular grooming. Color is light, varying in shades
of golden. Tail is medium in length and bushy. It is tipped by
markings, as are legs, ears and face. These markings can be blue,
chocolate, cream, lilac, red or seal in color. Face is strong with
somewhat heavy set jaws and low set nostrils. Ears are low and wide set
and eyes are a dazzling sapphire in appearance.
Another pretty
feature of the Birman is the color of its four paws. The paws are all
white and contrast beautifully against the darker markings on its legs.
They appear like gloves and are a source of great attraction even
though they seldom are in a perfectly symmetrical pattern. These white
gloved paws are a rarity amongst other feline breeds.
An
intelligent and playful cat, Birman is a near perfect companion. It is
not very demanding and generally communicates in a soft meow when it is
in need of something. It is considered a 'people's cat' and goes quite
well with children and even other pets. Inquisitive cats, Birmans are
quite fond of exploring every thing in their surroundings. They are
quick to develop an affectionate relationship with humans and follow
them around, adjusting their schedule to synchronize with that of their
human companions.
