Birman

The Birman, also called the "Sacred Cat of Burma", is a domestic cat breed. The Birman is a long-haired, colour-pointed cat distinguished by a silky coat, deep blue eyes, and contrasting white "gloves" or "socks" on each paw.

The breed name is derived from Birmanie, the French form of Burma. The Birman breed was first recognized in France by the Cat Club de France in 1925, then in England by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) in 1966 and in United States by the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) in 1967. It is also recognized by the Canadian Cat Association (CCA) and the International Cat Association (TICA) in 1979. It can cost about $400 to $600.

Here is steps for caring for it.


 * Groom it – Fortunately, the Birman breed of cats don’t grow hair till full-length as do Persians. They are classified as semi-long hair breeds. As a result, Birman cats don’t need daily brushing. Brush its coat of fur weekly and it will suffice. Additionally, these cats love to be groomed and will not pose any obstacles in your attempt to give it a weekly brush-over. You could bathe your Birman cat occasionally using a spray nozzle and clip its nails every month to keep it tidy and well-groomed. Groom it
 * Don’t overfeed it – The Birman breed cat loves to overindulge when it comes to food. They eat for more than their size, so you will have to be careful of it gaining excess weight. These cats could continue hankering for food even after they’ve just been fed. It’s a habit you will have to wean them off. Try to feed them dry cat food and portion out their meals. Groom it
 * Provide a clean litter tray/box - Cats are toilet trained by their mothers, so you won’t have to worry about retraining your Birman where to go everytime it has to defecate. It won’t soil your house. However, cats can be extremely nitpicky. So, if you let its litter box get too dirty, you can expect your pet to ignore it. Routinely clean out your Birman’s litter box and the cat will be more than happy to use it. Groom it
 * Take it to a vet – Taking your pet to a vet visit should be topmost on your pet-care list. Get your Birman all necessary vaccinations and have it de-wormed on a routine basis. Groom it

Not much of a task then, is it? Cats are low-maintenance pets. The Birman cat is no different. Provide your Birman with basic cat essentials, companionship and attention – that's all your breed cat will ever need. How great is that?