Owner goes into nursing home and no one can take her elderly Birmans so they were relinquished with great heartache at a shelter. Euthanasia was discussed. We don’t know the cats’ now former owner but I would gently suggest that … Continue reading →
“Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!” – Theophile Gautier – cat quotes. Do cats have souls? Of course, why shouldn’t they? They also have individual personalities. This is something that scientists have only recently … Continue reading →
This is a page on the Birman cat written for kids and people who like plain English and good pictures. General Info The Birman is a breed of cat that is meant to have been brought from Burma to France … Continue reading →
In analysing the differences between the cat breeds using DNA testing, I am compelled to come to the conclusion that it’s all a mashup. Nothing is what it seems. Everything is blurred and grey without clean distinctions. The breeds, themselves, … Continue reading →
The Orient means the east (Asia or parts of Asia) but appears to be a rather vague term. Hindu Religion The occupants of a household that practice orthodox Hinduism are expected to house and feed a cat. I don’t know … Continue reading →
Birman health problems are listed on this page. This cat breed is generally healthy. Hind Legs In certain lines (breeding lines) “weak hind legs” may occur. Breathing Breathing through the mouth can occur because (a) lower and upper jaw not … Continue reading →
This is a classic Helmi Flick Birman cat picture of Angel. Angel is a particolor pointed purebred cat. Pointing is when the extremities of the cat are darker than the rest of the fur. Particolor pointing is when the pointing … Continue reading →
Contents Intro Appearance & Character Health History Names Clubs More pictures Introduction The name of the cat in the picture above is a suitable one for this breed (but see below about names). An outstanding feature is the Birman’s personality, … Continue reading →
Photo: copyright Helmi Flick. Here’s some information: (my words) based on Helmi Flick’s notes on this fantastic Birman cat picture of “Angel”.The photograph was taken at New Braunfels, Texas, April 2004 Cat Show. “Angel” is an 8 month old Blue … Continue reading →
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