The Birman is a medium-sized cat breed with a unique appearance. It has a silky long coat, with white "gloved" paws and sapphire-blue eyes.
Personality
The Birman cat is an affectionate, calm and gentle breed. It doesn't need much attention or entertainment, but is very sociable. It gets along well with children, other cats and dogs.
Breed Characteristics
| Origin: | France, 1919 |
| Life Span: | 13-15 years |
Birman Build Information
The Birman is a medium-sized cat breed with a unique appearance. It has a silky long coat, with white "gloved" paws and sapphire-blue eyes.
| Size: | Large |
Behaviour and Personality
The Birman cat is an affectionate, calm and gentle breed. It doesn't need much attention or entertainment, but is very sociable. It gets along well with children, other cats and dogs.
| Activity Level: | Moderate |
| Affection Level: | High |
| Kid Friendliness: | Very Friendly |
Appearance
| Grooming: | Minimal (Weekly brushing, nail trimming, ear and tooth cleaning) |
Birman Common Health Conditions
Birman Pet Insurance
When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.