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[CUI Links Birman] |
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Often called the sacred temple cats of Burma and they
originate from this Asian country. It is said that this cat with its distinctive coat pattern and white paws sensed that the high priest was dying and comforted him by putting its paws
on his body to be near him in his last hours. As the priest was dying the cats feet turned white and that is how they are today. It is also said in the legends surrounding this cat that
because of its loyal devotion to the priest every time a Birma cat dies, the soul of a priest accompanies it to heaven. The breed was probably created much later by crossing a siamese with a Bi-color
Longhair cat. This occured in France in the 1920s. It's coat color were similar to the Seal-point Siamese. Type and characteristics Body, legs and feet Head Eyes Roundish, should be bright sapphire blue. Ears
Set well apart in profile Tail Should be bushy an proportion to the body Coat Should be evenly marked with points, confined to face, ears, tail and legs and with white
paws. The markings must be symmetrical, with the "gloves" on the front legs ending in a straight line and extending no further than the top of the paws; rear leg markings
should stretch up to the back of the hock. The semi-long coats do need extra grooming, but not as much as Persians. Temperament
It is a clever cat, not as demanding and noisy as the Siamese or Burmese cats. They are ideal pets and good with kids and other pets. Genetic Concerns CUI Members and other Links More Breed Descriptions on the Net |
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