By Ann Hoehn and Debbi Brown

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.

Head Shape  Ears  Eyes  Chin  Muzzle  Nose  Profile Body Torso Legs  Feet Tail Musculature

35 points 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 25 points 5 5 5 5 5

Coat/Color/Pattern Length  Texture  Pattern  Color Other Balance  Condition Category: Division: Color:

30 points 5 5 10 10 10 points 5 5 Pointed Solid Point & White, Tabby Point & White, Tortie Point & White  All