Birman
Cats
Birman
The Sacred Cat of Burma: a pointed, blue-eyed semi-longhair distinguished by pure white gloves on all four feet.
Available Birmans
Birman
Birman overview
Birmans are pointed like Ragdolls but smaller and finer, with a silkier single coat and mandatory symmetrical white gloves and gauntlets.
Temperament
Gentle, quiet and steady; less demanding than a Siamese, more active than a Persian.
Grooming
Single coat with minimal matting; comb weekly.
Health considerations
Ask for HCM screening and PKD status, plus feline coronavirus management in the cattery.
Is a Birman right for you?
Well suited to calmer homes and apartments.
Birman breeders
Programmes currently raising this breed.
Silk Road Birmans
VerifiedBirman and Siberian kittens from a small Seattle cattery
Seattle, Washington · Breeding since 2015 · 4.9★ (27)
Birman FAQs
- What is the difference between a Birman and a Ragdoll?
- Birmans are smaller and finer with obligatory white gloves on all four feet, while Ragdolls are larger and come in colorpoint, mitted and bicolor patterns.
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