Birman — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Birman — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Birman is a pointed cat with required white feet (gloves), described as full-bodied, heavily boned, well-muscled and in good balance.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is medium long to long, silken in texture, with a heavy ruff around the neck and no undercoat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Birmans are pointed in all colours, with a pale body coat that is preferably free of body markings.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The required eye colour is blue; any eye colour other than blue is a disqualification (CFA and TICA).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* White gloves on all four paws are required, and lack of a glove on any paw is a disqualification.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A kinked or abnormal tail is a disqualification.