Birman

Birman
A seal point Birman
Other namesSacred Birman, Sacred Cat of Burma
OriginSweden, France, Burma
Breed standards
CFAstandard
FIFestandard
TICAstandard
ACFstandard
ACFA/CAAstandard
CCA-AFCstandard
GCCFstandard
Domestic cat (Felis catus)

The Birman, also called the "Sacred Cat of Burma",[1] 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.

The breed name is derived from Birmanie, the French form of Burma. The breed was first recognised in 1925 in France.

  1. ^ "Birmans: The Sacred Cats Of Burma". Cat Fanciers' Association. Archived from the original on 15 July 2024.