Birman cats are as individual in their personalities as in their looks and have a quiet, gentle charm. Intelligent and companionable, a Birman will enjoy being part of the family and mixes well with other animals. It is adaptable and playful. However, a Birman likes freedom to roam about the house and garden, and as it is not as prone to climb as the longer legged cats, is easier to confine to your property.
Grooming
Although the Birman's coat is said never to mat, it must be brushed and combed daily to remove dead hairs, so that these are not swallowed in large quantities and a fur ball formed in the stomach.
Origin and history
The Birman, or Sacred Cat of Burma, is said to have originated in the temples of Burma. If it did, it was probably developed by natural crosses between Siamese and bicoloured longhaired cats. In France it was established in the 1920s and first recognized there in 1925. At about the same time another line was established in Germany.
Breeding
Birmans breed true to type, and litters usually contain four kittens.
Kittens
Birman kittens are large and healthy, and seem to maintain their playful behaviour long into adulthood.
Although the Birman's coat is said never to mat, it must be brushed and combed daily to remove dead hairs, so that these are not swallowed in large quantities and a fur ball formed in the stomach.
Origin and history
The Birman, or Sacred Cat of Burma, is said to have originated in the temples of Burma. If it did, it was probably developed by natural crosses between Siamese and bicoloured longhaired cats. In France it was established in the 1920s and first recognized there in 1925. At about the same time another line was established in Germany.
Breeding
Birmans breed true to type, and litters usually contain four kittens.
Kittens
Birman kittens are large and healthy, and seem to maintain their playful behaviour long into adulthood.
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