Birman cat

Do you know why Birmans are holy? Because they are little angels! Well, that anyway! But according to legend, the "holy" comes from a white temple cat that kept a dying high priest company. At the moment of his death, Saint Burma is said to have taken on the appearance so worthy of veneration today: Her eyes turned blue, her head, tail and legs turned golden brown and her paws turned white.

Eye and heart diseases and anaemia are common. Dermoid cysts on the genital organs and in the head area, eye inflammation, squinting and hypomyelination can also occur in the Birman.

Birmans have the people-orientated and moderately active nature of the Siamese cat and the calm-loving, gentle nature of the Persian cat. They are gentle, affectionate and playful, love children and are often willing to learn.

We clicker with Monty very often. He can already "give his paw" and do a "little man". "Little" tricks such as running/jumping over a tyre or tapping an object with his paw can also be learnt with patience :-)

The spectrum of colours of the Birman cat is wide. The Sacred Birman is available in various point colours such as cream, red, lilac and seal. Tabby and tortie colouring

Strongly built body that is long and relatively stocky. This creates neither a very slender nor rounded overall impression - the build is balanced. The head is rounded and broadly cut, the eyes are almost completely round and set wide apart.

When feeding, make sure it is moist, fresh meat food with only high-quality proteins and fats. It should contain a very high proportion of meat. Regular brushing is necessary for coat care (approx. twice a week). As the Sacred Burmese has little undercoat, the risk of matting is low, but brushing contributes to their well-being and promotes their bond with their humans.

Dental care should not be forgotten. Visit to the vet - small check-up - once a year is sufficient if there are no abnormalities

They are very sociable animals that usually feel uncomfortable alone and should therefore be kept in pairs. They are very curious and, above all, trusting. However, this also varies from cat to cat. Sometimes personal or domestic circumstances do not allow a second cat to be kept. If a cat is kept on its own, special attention should be paid to its needs and routines should be incorporated if necessary. Regular play sessions with appropriate cat toys are recommended. For example, it is advisable to keep your cat alone if you are able to work from your home office, so that the cat is not alone so often and feels comfortable.

It took three days and Monty "arrived" in his new home with us. It's now almost three years since we've been spending our everyday lives together. Monty is a typical Birman - so the description of the breed applies to him exactly. He loves routines, his cuddles and a long game of hide and seek in the evening. :-D And yes, I do indeed hide from him - and he looks for me. And vice versa, of course.

In the summer months, we spend a lot of time together in a monastery garden near us in Meissen. As soon as Monty sees the first rays of spring sunshine coming through the windows and his transport box is in the hallway - he's inside very quickly and waits until it's time to go outside. He sweetens our every day. When we come home and open the door - he immediately jumps to the door with joy and greets us. If you are looking for a loving animal, have a lot of time and like to cuddle - you should choose a Birman cat. There is a saying that goes: once a Birman - always a Birman. We can confirm this only too well.

_In collaboration with Maja from @monty_the_birmancat