Personality

Birmans have marvelous dispositions. They are friendly, self-assured, extremely inquisitive and playfully outgoing, without being overly pushy. They are known to follow their owners around the house like puppies. Birmans need and appreciate human companionship, and are especially fond of children. This is a happy, trusting and adaptable breed. Its incredible beauty is just icing on the cake.

Activity Level

Birmans are moderately active cats, but at the same time they are fairly quiet and gentle in nature. Most owners of Birmans keep their cats exclusively indoors, to protect them from parasites, cat fights, automobile accidents and exposure to infectious diseases. Housing them indoors also helps to prevent tangling and matting of their exquisite glistening coats.

Behavioral Traits

Birmans are extremely loyal to the people in their lives. This is not a cat to be left alone for prolonged periods of time, because they crave attention and affection. Birmans are quieter and less vocal than their Siamese cousins, but they are not as docile or placid as the Persian. The females of this breed mature unusually early, and can reproduce typically by seven or eight months of age. Birman females are known for being extremely devoted mothers. Birman males are equally renowned for their kind, loving temperaments, with their offspring and with almost all other two- and four-legged friends.