Birman cat breed

Birman

The Birman, also called the 'Sacred Cat of Burma', is a domestic cat breed. The Birman is a long-haired, warm-point colored cat distinguished by a silky coat, deep blue eyes, and contrasting white 'gloves' on each paw.

⚡ Faits en bref

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Taille
Moyen
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Poids
6-12 lbs (3-5 kg)
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Espérance de vie
12-16 years
Niveau d'énergie
Moyen
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Adapté aux enfants
Oui
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Adapté à l'appartement
Oui

💖 Personnalité et comportement

Affectionate, gentle, and people-oriented. Less vocal than the Siamese but very social.

🍖 Alimentation et friandises

Balanced nutrition. Their coat is single-layered, so less prone to matting, but diet affects shine.

⚠️ Informations générales uniquement — pour des besoins alimentaires spécifiques, consultez un vétérinaire.

🧶 Jeux et activités

Jeux et activités favoris:

  • Chasing balls
  • Interactive toys
  • Helping make the bed
  • Tag
  • Cuddles

Moderate activity. They enjoy interactive play sessions with their owners.

🏡 Cadre de vie

excellent indoor companions. Very social and gets along with other pets.

✨ Anecdotes

  • Legend says a goddess gave them blue eyes and golden coats.
  • They almost went extinct in WWII.
  • All Birmans are born white.
  • They have 'laces' of white on the back of their rear legs.
  • Very soft voice.