Birman
- Average lifespan
- 14.4 years[7]
Temperament
Sweet, Affectionate
[1]Background
Modern breed history links cats brought from Burma to France in the early twentieth century. Origin legends should be distinguished from documented breeding history.
[1]Appearance
Blue eyes and a semi-long pointed coat are characteristic. White gloves on the forepaws and laces on the hindpaws contrast with the darker points.
[1]Coat and comparisons
Point colours include seal and blue, with tabby and tortie divisions also described. Point colour and the white feet are distinct features.
[1]Colours and patterns in the ACFA standard
In the ACFA standard: Accepted point colors are seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, cream and red. Solid, lynx and tortie classes follow the standard’s listed combinations; blue eyes and four white feet are also specified.
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