The history of the Birman cat is steeped in mystery. According to legend, the people of Asia built a temple to worship a golden goddess with sapphire-blue eyes. A priest often knelt in meditation with a white temple cat. One night the temple was attacked at the priest killed. As the priest died, the cat placed his feet upon the priest and faced the golden goddess.
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The Birman has an easy care angora coat which requires little grooming. The fur is long and silky and has no undercoat so does not knot or tangle. Regular weekly grooming with a brush is all that is required for most of the year although your cat will enjoy it if you decide to groom more regularly. The coat is inclined to change during the hot months and at that time daily grooming may be desirable to remove surplus dead hair. Like other breeds your Birman can be bathed occasionally if desired. Scratching carpet covered posts help to keep nails short.
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