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Birman Cats - Outline

Birman Cats are beautiful semi-longhaired cats whose history is filled with mystery and legends. Although the exact origin of the breed is unknown, the cat probably comes from Burma. There, the Birman Cat was considered sacred and was bred as a companion pet for Kittah priests.

The Birman Cat is known to make a wonderful pet. It is sweet and active, yet quiet, with a soft-spoken voice. What attracts many people to Birman Cats is the fact that the breed tends to be people-oriented. It enjoys human company and shows true interest in everything its owner does. Affectionate and beautiful, the Birman Cat is the third popular feline breed in the United States.

Birman Cats - Personality

Birman Cats do well with other pets and seem to be an ideal breed for people who like close association with little fluffy creatures. The breed displays many characteristics that are so valuable in cats. The Birman Cat's traits were the subject to perfection for many centuries. Even legends linked to the breed stress the fact that the breed made a perfect companion for people.

Birman Cats - Legends

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According to some sources, the Birman Cat originated from pure white cats with amber eyes that lived in Burma. Priests' souls entered these cats changing their coat and eye color. The image of the Goddess of transmutation, Tsim-Kyan-Kse, is linked to the Birman Cat. The Goddess was worshiped greatly, which showed in the statues of golden color with sapphires as eyes.

Birman Cats - Appearance

Birman Cats, also called Birmans for short, are large and stocky. They have relatively long silky hair that resembles that of the Persian Cat. However, Birman's hair is not so dense and does not mat. Birman Cats are usually light in color. The most popular color is that with a golden shade. The face, tail, and legs are usually darker in color. The breed has almost round eyes of bright blue. The breed was recognized in the United States in 1967. Nowadays, Birman Cats are the third most popular in the group of longhaired breeds.