cat · Boop field guide
Birman
Sacred cat of Burma — pointed, gentle, white-gloved.
Birmans are pointed cats with white socks. They're gentle, sociable, and tolerate being carried. The semi-long coat needs weekly brushing but doesn't mat.
What makes them, them
- 6–12 lb adult; semi-long coat with no undercoat.
- HCM and PKD in some lines.
- Lives 13–16 years.
- Sociable with other cats and dogs.
Safety — what actually goes wrong
- Annual cardiac screen from age 3.
- Indoor only.
- Microchip + breakaway Boop tag.
How Boop helps Birmans stay home
Boop's lightweight breakaway tag works for cats who normally don't tolerate collars — Birmans included.
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