Buyer question
How long does a Birman live?
Our Animal Library gives the Birman a lifespan of 12–16 years.
Source: the Birman page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Birman in the Animal Library
The detail
A pointed, semi-longhaired cat with blue eyes and white paws, developed in France from cats said to come from Burma. Birmans are gentle, quietly social and easygoing, and their silky coat mats less than it looks.
- Origin
- France, from Burmese stock
- Best fit
- Families, first-time owners
- Temperament
- Gentle, calm, social
What to weigh
A Birman dislikes long spells alone and can be quietly unhappy without company. A narrow gene pool means asking about kidney health and parents’ history matters.