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" on each paw.
| Birman | |
|---|---|
A seal point Birman | |
| Other names | Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat of Burma |
| Origin | Sweden, France, Burma |
| Breed standards | |
| CFA | standard |
| FIFe | standard |
| TICA | standard |
| ACF | standard |
| ACFA/CAA | standard |
| CCA-AFC | standard |
| GCCF | standard |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
The breed name is derived from Birmanie, the French form of Burma. The breed was first recognised in 1925 in France.
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