Link to this page  Your Affiliate Stats
Shipping icon FREE shipping on orders over $100
Discount icon 5% off your first order
Guarantee icon 180-day guarantee
Currently, there is a waiting time due to high demand. Please see our Delivery page for more information.
  1. Cat Breeds

Birman Cats

A seal pointed birman with a bushy tail A young birman cat with lovely blue eyes A plush coated birman cat with tabby markings A fluffy birman with dark markings on its face A red pointed birman with brilliant blue eyes A seal pointed birman kitten with very blue eyes

Breed Rating (1 Reviews)

Appearance
Friendliness
Hardiness
Garden
Write Review

History

The Birman breed is said to have originated in Burma (Myanmar), where they were kept by priests and considered sacred. One legend says that a Birman once saved a temple from destruction. Another tale tells of a pure white Birman with golden eyes, who guarded its master, a particularly holy priest. When the priest died, it is said his pure soul passed into the cat, which is why Birmans' feet are white, manifesting his purity.

In the early 20th century two Birmans were transported from Myanmar to France. One of them was a pregnant female, and she was the ancestor of the modern breed.

The Birman was officially recognized as a distinct breed in 1925. The breed declined in the second world war, though, until just a few individuals remained in France. After the war breeding programs brought them back from the brink. Thanks to dedicated breeders and owners, the Birman is today a popular and widespread cat.

Behaviour

The Birman is a gentle, chilled out, affectionate cat. Due to its laidback nature, it will thrive both on its own or with other cats and pets. They are quite vocal when you show them some attention, but a lot of the time they remain the very picture of calm and quiet. Being affectionate and cuddly, they make fantastic lap cats, and love being stroked.

Varieties

All color points with white feet.

Breed Details

  • Status: Common
  • Place of Origin: Myanmar
  • Rough date of Origin: 1920s
  • Hair length: Longhair
  • Activity Level: Medium
  • Vocalness: Low
  • Child friendly: Good with children
  • Intelligence:
  • Playfullness: Relaxed
  • Grooming Requirements: Once a week
  • Weight: 4.5 - 8.0kg
  • Size: Medium
  • House Cat or Outdoor Cat: House Cat
  • Pet Compatibility:
  • Social Needs:

More to love

2 x 3 x 2 walk in chicken run
Omlet Outdoor Cat Run - Catio - 6ft x 9ft x 6ft
$1,199.00
Omlet cat litter silica
Omlet Cat Litter No. 1 - Silica - 7 lbs. 11 oz.
$38.99
Omlet cat litter pine
Omlet Cat Litter No. 3 - Pine - 11 lbs.
$26.99
Cat balcony roof terrace enclosure
Omlet Balcony Run - Catio - 9ft
$619.00
Omlet luxury super soft donut cat bed in snowball white colour
Maya Donut Elevated Cat Bed - Snowball White
$45.00
A walk in cat litter box
Maya Cat Litter Box - Enclosed (with Scoop, Liner and Carbon Filter)
$200.00
Freestyle floor to ceiling cat tree
Freestyle - The Top Cat Kit - 7ft. to 8ft. 6.3 in.
$313.00

Birman Pictures

Milo in his favourite grass
Birman cat

Latest Reviews For Birman (1 of 1)

5 Stars:

1

4 Stars:

0

3 Stars:

0

2 Stars:

0

1 Star:

0

Average rating:

Based on 1 Verified Review

Write Review

Mischief - Catherine,

My Birman had an inbred lineage. This was the 1970s and recent ancestors included founders of the breed from Germany and France. Thus he wasn’t a healthy boy compared to my moggy and never reached full size. But he was affectionate with a sense of humour and mischief. I do miss him even today