The Birman Cat is an eight to twelve pound, average size cat with males being slightly larger. The coat is medium length, silky and does not mat. The round eyes of the Birman are a beautiful clear blue.
They are color pointed which means that darker colors are prominent on the tail, paws, ears and faces. The body is built strong, stocky and long with white feet.
Health
Cats who reside in the house should generally visit the veterinarian yearly, unless health problems are evident. Cats who enjoy the outdoors may need to see the vet as many as four times a year. When you take your cat to the vet, be sure to bring along a fresh stool sample so the vet can do a fecal exam to check for internal parasites such as tapeworm, round worm, whip worms and hook worms.
The vet will also check external parasites like fleas, ear mites and ticks.
The vet check should include a complete dental examination and, if necessary, a cleaning. Cats who are eight years of age and older are considered geriatric and additional blood and urine tests may be necessary to screen for any health problems. At about six months of age, the kitten should also be examined for sexual maturity and decisions about birth control should be made at that time.
Birman Cat History
The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wildcat, the genus Felis Lybica. This genus is comprised of smaller cats. Cats are thought to have been domesticated with the advent of farming and the storage of grain. The grain attracted rats and other vermin which naturally attracted wild cats.
As time evolved, certain of these cats were domesticated for the mutual benefit of both cat and man. The African Wildcat has certain features which is obvious in the housecat of today.
The Birman are believed to come from Burma where they are sacred. In 1919 a pair of cats were imported to France where the breed was recognized in 1925. They were recognized in England in 1966 and America in 1967.
Special Considerations
Very good temperament
This is a people oriented cat
Have a great personality
The coat is easy to care for
Some terms used to describe the Birman Cat include intelligent, curious, active, gentle, playful, quiet and busy.
Birman Cat Registries and Clubs
National Birman Fanciers
Sacred Cat of Burma Fanciers
Birman Cat Club of New Zealand
The Birman Cat Club of Canberra
The Birman Cat Club UK
Cat Fanciers Association CFA
International Cat Association TICA
The Traditional Cat Association, Inc TCA
Canadian Cat Association CCA
The Austrailian Cat Federation Inc.
The American Association of Cat Enthusiasts AACE
American Cat Fanc fashion jackets online iers Association ACFA
Cat Fanciers Association CFF
United Feline Organization UFO
Cats United International
Birman Cat Kittens
Kittens are generally available and the price depends upon bloodlines color and markings. Unlike puppies, kittens should not be separated from their mother until twelve to sixteen weeks of age. Some very important developmental stages occur during this period including emotional, mental and health. Curtailing this development can lead to medical and behavioral problems.
Kittens separated from their mother at too young an age often fail to gain weight fast enough, have immune system problems because they have not had enough mothers milk, have eating and eliminating problems, and can have problems socializing with other cats and with people.
Every cat and kitten is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your cat or kitten. This information is meant as a good f
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