Birman

Other name: The Sacred Cat of Burma

Photo: adult cat of Birman breed
© Hergott Photography / Shutterstock
Photo: adult cat of Birman breed
© Borkin Vadim / Shutterstock

Even if their origins are rather vague, it appears that the Burmese is a truly French cat. Their mid-length and silky fur has the benefit of not getting tangled. These placid cats like to spend their time being cuddled by their owner, whom they follow like a shadow. They are very sociable and get along well with humans and animals of all ages...

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Life expectancy

The Birman has a life expectancy of between 12 and 15 years

Temperament

Adult size

Female Approximately 12 in
Male Approximately 12 in

Adult weight

Female Between 4 and 9 lb
Male Between 9 and 13 lb
Coat colour
Black Brown Red Cream Blue
Type of coat
Long
Eye colour
Blue

Purchase price

The Birman costs approximately 500£

Good to know

The texture of a Birman’s fur is quite special. In fact, their hair never gets tangled. This makes them the perfect cat for those who love silky fur but hate daily brushing sessions!

More details about the Birman

Birman: Origins and history

No one really knows about the Birman’s origin...but there are plenty of rumours. 
One rumour has it that a pair of sacred cats were imported to France by an American billionaire, who had stolen them from the temple of Lao Tsun, in Burma. The male died during the trip, but Sita, the female, gave birth to several kittens including Maldapour Doll, the ancestor of the Western Birman. Maldapour Doll was presented at the Paris exhibition in 1926, but, despite much research, it is impossible to confirm this breed’s origin.

The most likely story is that they originate from crossbreeding between a Siamese (from which it derives most of its characteristics), and a Persian. Today, the Birman is one of the 10 most popular breeds in the world.

Birman: Purchase price

On average, a Birman kitten costs approximately £500. This price may vary depending on their breeder, lineage, age at purchase and even their sex. 
It costs on average £25 / month to keep a Birman in good health.

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