Birman Cats

Gentle and sociable by nature, the Birman Cat is very attached to its family and will of its own accord go up to visitors it likes and ask to be stroked. It accepts other family pets, even other cats, but keeps a close eye on them. If its owner favours another cat it will not extend its claws but shows its unhappiness by a totally genuine display of sulks. Needless to say it adores its owner.

It will play with children if not teased too much. It should never be restrained against its will. Perfectly happy living in a flat, the Birman Cats also like a garden or courtyard. It rarely miaows, and when it does it does so quietly. The Birman should really be brushed every two days to keep its coat in good condition.

It should be carefully checked over once a week. It is not a greedy cat and does not show much interest at meal times. It should be fed at regular times every day and the diet should be a well balanced and carefully weighed meat diet, interspersed occasionally with fish.

When the female is in season it can come as something of a shock, as the cat's normal behaviour totally changes. Kittens are born with a very pale, single coloured coat. The Siamese-style markings only appear after a few weeks.