Birman

The Birman is a domestic cat breed also known as the "Sacred Cat of Burma." A long-haired, color-pointed cat called a Birman can be identified by its silky coat, intensely blue eyes, and striking white "gloves" on each paw.

Birmans have a broad face, a medium-sized, rectangular torso, with a pronounced Roman nose. Their ears should be placed as much on top of the head as on the side, with a base that is as wide as their height. The rounded eyes should be a beautiful sapphire blue in color. The medium-length fur of the Birman should be smooth in texture. They are far less prone to matting because they don't have an undercoat like a Persian or Himalayan. Except for the distinctive pure white, symmetrical "gloves" on each paw that serve as the breed's characteristic, the coat is always pointed. The white must cover all of the toes and stop in front at the articulation or where the toes transition into the metacarpals.

The friendliest quality of the Birman breed is well known. They are frequently described as the "grand dame" of the cat world and adore showing affection. They are distinguished by their long, silky hair, and their faces are frequently coated with white fur. The domestic cat breed known as the Birman has white "gloves," "socks," and a white tail tip in addition to its light creamy-grey coat. They were created in Burma and have long been favored companions.