History of the Birman Illustrated Standard of the Birman

Annbirwaves Birman Cattery

The Illustrated Birman Standard

By Ann Hoehn and Debbi Brown

Based on the TICA Standard of Perfection

General Description

The Sacred Cat of Burma (Birman) is a semi-longhaired pointed cat with white feet. He is imposing in appearance, medium to large in stature, with heavy boning in proportion to size. Females are appreciably smaller than males.

The Birman is to be healthy, muscular, and in good balance. The coat has a tendency not to mat or tangle. The Birman is accepted in all pointed colors with distinctive white gloves and laces.