Birman
Sacred Cat of Burma. Calm, devoted, with white "gloved" paws and blue eyes.
The Birman is steeped in Buddhist legend — said to descend from the temple cats of Burma. The modern breed was developed in France in the early 1900s. Birmans are calm, affectionate and famously good with children, with a distinctive cream coat, dark "points" and white "gloved" paws.
Temperament
Gentle, friendly, devoted, quiet. Birmans bond closely with everyone in the household, are excellent with children and other pets, and tend to be lap cats.
Exercise needs
Moderate play needs. Indoor-only suits them.
Grooming
Semi-long coat that mats less than Persians. Brush 2–3× weekly. Bathe occasionally.
Common health issues
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Polycystic kidney disease. Spongiform degeneration in some lines. Generally a long-lived breed.
👍 Best for
Families with children, multi-pet homes, first-time owners, indoor households.
👎 Not best for
Owners wanting an aloof or wild-looking cat.
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