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For those enthusiasts who like to have their feline with long fluffy coats, but are unable to cope with daily grooming: the Birman is for you. The Birman is intelligent, inquisitive, charming, playful, and very people orientated. When you walk back in the door your Birman will be waiting to greet you - and probably everyone else that comes to your door too.....

Birmans possess wonderful characters and because they are a very loving, gentle cat they will fit into virtually any home. They are very devoted to their owners and will either walk with you or even between your feet. They are not vocal cats but still manage to make their feelings known. They thrive on your companionship and appreciate the company of another cat especially if they are to have long periods on their own while we are out at work for the day.

Birmans are classed as a Semi-longhair due to the fact that their coats do not achieve the length or texture of the Persian. The Birman coat has a silken feel without the fine undercoat of a true longhair.

The coat however still does reach a reasonable length and although you have the added bonus of not having to groom daily a comb once a week with a wide toothed comb will keep your Birman looking great. They do love to be groomed and preened and will happily lay fully stretched out for you while you do this; they love to get in on the action as well and will help you do it!

The Birman has a strong looking face with a very typical shape and is not compromised by extremes. The expression of the Birman with the added bonus of the deep blue eyes makes this breed a very appealing cat. They are found in many colours from the traditional seal and blues points to the newer colours of the chocolate lilac, red, cream, with all of these colours mentioned now being found in the tortoiseshell and tabby points. The mention of all the other points of the Birman cannot be complete without adding the gloves and gauntlets which make this breed stand out from the rest. These four white feet are the hardest part of our breed to have correct as in a show bench type Birman for which these markings must appear as asymmetrical as possible without any incorrect colour in the white area.

The four white feet must have white on all toes and the rear of the back foot ending in a spearhead shape. Due to the critical impact of this in our standard, many of our Birmans we breed are placed into pet homes merely because the gloving is not perfect. Though for the pet buyer this does not affect the kitten in any way and you will be able to have a choice from a number of kittens in a Birman litter. Trying to decide just which one you will want to take home will be your hardest decision. The breeder you contact will be able to help you here depending on sex and colour preferences.