by Tammy L Mahan

Created on: March 09, 2008

The Birman cat breed is a beautiful cat that with comes with a legend all its own! " Sinh was a beautiful white cat that would stay by his master's side all the time. One evening while the master, Mun-Ha, was praying to a golden goddess with bright blue eyes he was attacked and killed the cat Sinh, put his feet on his dead master and looked at the goddess as he did this his white fur turned to all gold and his paws turned brown and his eyes a bright blue just like the goddesses. As did all the rest of the temple cats". It is said that the cat did not leave the temple for seven days and on the seventh day he died and carried his owner Mun-Ha's soul into paradise."

For a cat that had such a mystical and powerful legendary beginning the breed, has had just as bad luck tying to keep from becoming extinct. By the end of World War 2 only one male and one female remained. In 1967 there were enough cats again for the Birman breed to be recognized as again as a breed in the United States. The breed was also expected by the CFA (Cat Fancier's Association.)

APPEARANCE

The breed did not keep its gold color however every Birman does have beautiful bright blue eyes and white paws. They have darker colors on their face and ears and the body color rangers from an off white, tan, brown and blue some even have a mixture of colors.

The adult male weight between seven and twelve pounds and the female weights between six and nine pounds they are average size and have medium length fur.

BEHAVIOR

Birmans are social cats that love attention; they are playful and will entertain themselves for hours. They are a good fit for families and enjoy the companionships of other animals. They sit and cuddle with all members of the family and share their attention equally they like being around humans. They are very low maintenance cats.

HEALTH & CARE

There are no known medical problems or conditions associated with this cat breed. They enjoy been brushed but it is not necessary. They will only eat until they are full so food can be left out with out worry of over eating.

The price for a Birman is about five hundred dollars prices range per breeder and if the cats will pets, show cats or used for breeding.

Sources
www.brimanfaq.com
www.cfa.com
www.bree dlist.com

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